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Account Manager

ProSearch
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

We’re hiring an Account Manager to help drive new business growth through proactive outreach and relationship-building. This role is ideal for someone who’s energized by sales conversations, enjoys opening doors, and wants to build a career in staffing sales and account management.

You’ll spend a significant portion of your time generating and qualifying leads, initiating conversations with prospective clients, and converting interest into active staffing accounts. You’ll work closely with senior account managers and recruiters to move deals forward and deliver fast, effective staffing solutions. This is a high-visibility, growth-focused role with clear advancement opportunities.


What You’ll Do

Drive Lead Generation & New Business

  • Proactively prospect and contact new business opportunities through market research, cold calls, emails, referrals, and networking.
  • Conduct discovery conversations to uncover temporary staffing hiring needs, timelines, and decision-makers.
  • Qualify prospects and move them through the sales pipeline toward active job orders.
  • Consistently follow up with prospects to build momentum and close new client relationships.

Support Sales & Account Growth

  • Partner on Temporary Staffing sales strategy, account expansion, and client onboarding.
  • Help convert first-time clients into repeat customers by delivering a strong early experience.
  • Identify deeper opportunities within existing client accounts.

Deliver Staffing Solutions

  • Collaborate to quickly match client needs with available talent.
  • Communicate requirements clearly to ensure speed, quality, and accuracy in placements.
  • Follow up post-placement to ensure satisfaction and generate repeat business.

Manage Pipeline & Activity

  • Maintain accurate notes, next steps, and data to support forecasting and sales reporting.
  • Stay disciplined with daily activity goals and performance.

Build a Career in Sales

  • Participate in ongoing coaching and mentorship.
  • Learn objection handling and account growth strategies.
  • Take on increasing responsibility as you learn and progress


What We’re Looking For

  • 1–2 years of experience in sales, business development, staffing, or a related role (preferred but not required).
  • Strong comfort with outbound outreach and initiating conversations with new prospects.
  • Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with a desire to win and improve.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
  • Organized, resilient, and comfortable managing rejection in a sales environment.
  • CRM or ATS experience is a plus; training provided.


What We Offer

  • Employee Ownership & Wealth Building

As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, ProSearch offers you the opportunity to be a co-owner of the business. As the company grows, you directly share in that success through company ownership - no buy-in required.


  • Performance-Based Earnings

Competitive base pay plus performance incentives tied directly to new business, account growth, and results—rewarding hustle and impact. A collaborative team environment where effort is recognized, ideas are welcomed, and results are celebrated. Comprehensive benefits that support your career, financial stability, and long-term success.


  • Supportive, High-Energy Culture

A collaborative team environment where effort is recognized, ideas are welcomed, and results are celebrated.


  • Competitive Benefits Package

Comprehensive benefits that support your career, financial stability, and long-term success.

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