Account Executive - Professional Staffing

The role

You will grow the professional staffing business in the Houston market. You will develop new business, manage client relationships, and partner with the recruiting team to deliver talent.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a business development strategy for your assigned territory
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the professional staffing market
• Prospect and connect with business owners, executives, HR leaders, and hiring managers
• Build trusted relationships with new and existing clients
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand client needs and hiring challenges
• Introduce clients to staffing solutions that align with their business needs
• Generate new job opportunities and develop new client relationships
• Manage client relationships throughout the hiring and placement process
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned accounts
• Conduct regular client check-ins and site visits to strengthen relationships

Required qualifications

• Motivated by building relationships and growing business
• A proactive hunter who enjoys creating new opportunities
• Comfortable prospecting and initiating conversations with new contacts
• A strong communicator who can build credibility with clients
• Naturally curious and skilled at asking questions to uncover needs
• Consultative and solutions-oriented in your approach
• Strategic and interested in understanding your market
• Accountable, organized, and consistent with follow-through
• Collaborative and committed to partnering with recruiting and internal teams
• Resilient and comfortable navigating challenges
• Motivated by results

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + commission
• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• PTO + paid holidays
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Ongoing coaching, training, and leadership support
• A collaborative partnership between sales and recruiting
• The opportunity to build and grow your own client relationships and territory
• Dog-friendly offices

About the company

Openwork is a high-growth, people-first staffing company with over 50 years of experience. It is a privately owned and independent company.