Account Manager - Recruitment (Driving & Logistics)
£29,000 basic salary | Full-time | Permanent | Commission | Immediate Start | Newmarket
The Job
We're currently recruiting for an Account Manager to join our team in Newmarket, specialising in driving and logistics recruitment. This is a fast‑paced role focused on managing client bookings, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring consistent delivery of drivers to meet demand. It is a full‑time position with long‑term progression opportunities within a growing business.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing daily client booking requests and filling roles efficiently
* Responding to urgent and last‑minute requirements
* Matching candidates to roles based on availability and experience
* Proactively placing candidates into existing clients
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Acting as the main point of contact for assigned accounts
* Maintaining a pipeline of available drivers
* Ensuring high levels of service delivery
Pay & Hours
* £29,000 basic salary
* Hours: 07:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday
* Full‑time, permanent position
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in recruitment, account management or sales preferred
* Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
* Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
* Proactive and driven attitude
What You Get
* Clear commission structure based on desk performance
* Career progression to Principal Consultant
* Established client base and consistent workload
* Supportive team environment
Performance Targets
* 5 new bookings per day
* 2 client meetings per week minimum
* 5 new starters per week
* 250 calls/notes per week (BD and recruitment activity)
Commission Structure
* 3% GP on own desk
* Shared desk split as agreed (typically 1.5%)
* Thresholds: £4,000 per month (no resourcer), £8,000 per month (1 resourcer), £12,000 per month (2 resourcer)
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