Account Manager

Gap Personnel

Join our team as an Account Manager and play a key role in delivering exceptional recruitment solutions to our clients.

Account Manager

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 5:00pm

Salary: £29,000–£32,000 dependent on experience + Bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Southend

Duties Include

  • Manage and develop relationships with existing client accounts, acting as the main point of contact.
  • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity to ensure client staffing requirements are met.
  • Source, screen, interview, and place candidates into suitable temporary and permanent positions.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of quality candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, social media, and CRM systems.
  • Manage candidate availability, bookings, and workforce planning to ensure successful fulfilment.
  • Support business growth through lead generation.
  • Conduct regular client service reviews to maintain high levels of satisfaction and identify ongoing recruitment needs.
  • Complete pre-employment checks, references, and right-to-work verification in line with compliance requirements.
  • Ensure all client bookings are fulfilled efficiently while maintaining service standards.
  • Build long-term relationships with candidates, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment process.
  • Resolve client and candidate queries promptly and professionally.
  • Monitor account performance, ensuring KPIs, service levels, and compliance standards are achieved.
  • Maintain accurate records and candidate pipelines using CRM systems.
  • Deliver an exceptional recruitment service that supports client retention and long-term partnerships.

Skills

  • Previous experience within recruitment, account management, or client services.
  • Strong candidate sourcing and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent organisational and workload management abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and compliance awareness.
  • Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Package

We offer an excellent remuneration package and working environment, rewarding our employees for their commitment and hard work. Benefits include:

  • Competitive basic salary, dependent on experience
  • Uncapped bonus scheme
  • 33 days annual leave (including your birthday as an additional paid day)
  • Bespoke training and ongoing professional development
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Eye Care Voucher
  • Quarterly Performance Shout Out with a £250 voucher
  • Health Assurance
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Plus many more employee benefits!
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