Account Manager – Recruitment (Commission-Based)
Job Description
Role Overview:
The Account Manager will act as a client-facing partner for Axis 8, responsible for managing accounts, acquiring new clients, and coordinating recruitment delivery across assigned portfolios. This role requires a confident communicator with strong sales instincts, relationship-building abilities, and a deep understanding of recruitment operations.Key Responsibilities:
Client Acquisition & Business Development (Core Function)
- Identify, target, and acquire new clients across the UAE using LinkedIn outreach, cold calling, networking, and industry events
- Present and pitch Axis 8’s recruitment services in a compelling and consultative manner
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure consistent follow-up on prospects
- Prepare tailored business proposals and service agreements
Account Management & Relationship Building
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts
- Build long-term client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
- Conduct regular client check-ins, performance reviews, and feedback meetings
- Identify opportunities for upselling recruitment or HR consulting services
Recruitment Delivery Coordination
- Coordinate job requirements and briefs with the internal recruitment team
- Clarify role expectations, KPIs, and skill sets with hiring managers
- Ensure accuracy of reporting, documentation, and SLA compliance
Revenue Growth & Performance Accountability
- Meet revenue targets based on placements and account billings
- Ensure consistent forecasting and reporting of sales activities
- Maintain accurate CRM/ATS updates for all active and prospective clients
Job Requirement
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience in recruitment, account management, or sales within the UAE market is strongly preferred
- Proven ability to acquire new clients and build strong business relationships
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of the UAE market and talent ecosystem
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a high drive for revenue generation
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be currently based in UAE and must have own visa (self-sponsored / family visa)
Compensation Package (Commission-Based Role):
- 25% commission on revenue generated from newly acquired clients for the first year
- 5% annual bonus upon achieving yearly revenue targets
- No basic salary – commission and bonus only
- Candidate must hold their own visa (freelance, family visa, investor visa, etc.)