Account Manager
2 days ago
Cardiff
Account Manager – Education Recruitment Location: South Wales £30,000 – £36,000 basic + commission Join a fast-growing education recruitment business that does things differently from a traditional agency. This role focuses on account management, growth, and retention rather than admin-heavy tasks. The Role • Manage and grow a defined local patch, • Be the main point of contact for schools in your area, • Showcase the company’s unique offering through online and face-to-face meetings, • Support schools with bookings and candidate selection, • Present candidates and complete registrations as needed, • Work closely with schools to ensure bookings are filled efficiently, • Focus on increasing activity and usage rather than GP margins This is a relationship-led business development role, ideal for someone who enjoys winning new accounts, expanding existing ones, and driving long-term value. Why This Role Stands Out • Far less admin than a traditional recruitment agency, • High-volume, stable workflow, • Schools value the model and tend to embed long-term, • Less pressure, structured environment, and a collaborative team culture Bonuses & Commission • Performance measured on growth and activity, not GP, • Commission split: 50% individual / 50% team, • Paid termly (6 times per year) Working Pattern • 4 days in the office / 1 day WFH, • Shift options: 7–4 or 8–5, • Reduced hours during school holidays (9–3), • Supportive, non-aggressive culture Ideal Candidate • Recruitment and sales experience, ideally in temporary education recruitment, • Strong relationship management skills and a passion for service, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, • Enjoys working as part of a team, • Passionate about technology