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Key Account Manager

£27.5k - £32.5k per annum
Full-time

Key Account Manager

No Sales | Commission | Hybrid Working
£27,500 – £32,500 basic (DOE) + Uncapped Commission

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Recruitment Account Manager to join Connex Education in our new Yorkshire office, specialising in key accounts.

This unique role is working with our MSP team to fulfil vacancies across one key account. If you’re a recruiter who wants to recruit for and fill incoming roles without the need for outbound sales, then this role is for you.

Why Join Connex Education?

Connex Education Yorkshire has gone from strength to strength since launching, built on the back of a high-performing, supportive team and a people-first culture. Our new Yorkshire hub is looking after key accounts as well as being at the forefront of framework agreements across the area. This really is a massive growth period and the chance to be a part of something special.

Working at Connex is more than hitting targets — it’s about building a long-term career in a business that:

  • Invests in your development
  • Gives you autonomy to grow your desk
  • Rewards performance with uncapped commission
  • Supports work-life balance with hybrid working and reduced hours during school holidays

The Role

As a key account manager, you will:

  • Manage and grow key a key client account
  • Source, attract and place high-quality professionals across the account
  • Deliver a high-touch, consultative service to candidates
  • Drive revenue through recruiting the best possible specialists needed to fill incoming roles
  • Source, screen, and clear candidates for roles in education settings

Success in this role comes from genuinely caring about the service you provide and going above and beyond for candidates and the tenacity to find the right candidate for the incoming roles.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Ideally has previous experience in recruitment, resourcing and/or compliance
  • Understands the full 360 recruitment cycle process
  • Thrives in a target-driven environment and can demonstrate a proven track record
  • Is proactive, resilient and commercially minded
  • Enjoys building relationships with candidates and goes the extra mile delivering the service
  • Can play a key role within a team
  • Has a positive attitude and resilient mindset

Key attributes include:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Driven to exceed recruitment targets
  • Excellent organisation and time management
  • A goal-orientated, ambitious mindset
  • Problem-solving and initiative-led working

What’s in It for You?

  • £27,500 – £32,500 basic salary (dependent on experience)
  • OTE £50,000
  • Uncapped commission scheme
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Reduced hours during school holidays
  • Early Friday finish during school holidays (1pm)
  • Hybrid working (office & home working 1 day per week)
  • Private healthcare scheme
  • Ongoing in-house training and career progression
  • A collaborative, high-energy team environment where you can truly flourish

Ready to Apply?

If you’re driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about education recruitment, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply within or contact Neil Waddington direct on [email protected]or View phone number on connex-education.com. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Contact: Neil Waddington
[email protected]
View phone number on connex-education.com

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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