Business Development Account Manager
Southwest Search, Austin, TX, United States
Southwest Search is one of Texas’ top boutique recruiting firms, headquartered in Dallas. We specialize in placing top talent across Accounting & Finance, HR, and Administrative functions.
Our culture is high-performance without burnout - collaborative, flexible, and built on long-term relationships. Our recruiters focus on talent, our Account Managers focus on growth. If you're tired of territory restrictions, red tape, or competing internally for clients, this is the place for you!
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Sales / Account Manager (Business Development) to drive new client partnerships and expand our presence in Central Texas.
This is a true build-your-own book of business opportunity in the Austin market- where you’ll have the autonomy to grow your business with full support from a dedicated recruiter.
What You’ll Do
Build new business through cold calling, prospecting, and networking
Develop and manage client relationships from first contact to close
Negotiate contracts and deliver tailored staffing solutions
Partner closely with a dedicated recruiter to fulfill client needs
Grow and expand your book of business over time
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of sales or business development experience
Proven success in cold calling and building business from scratch
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Driven, resilient, and entrepreneurial mindset
Based in or near Austin, TX (for client meetings as needed)
Why Southwest Search
Fully remote flexibility (with local client interaction)
Uncapped commission – your success = your earnings
Early Fridays (3 PM finish)
Dedicated recruiter partnership (you sell, they deliver)
Low turnover, high support culture
Real work-life balance (not just a buzzword)
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Our culture is high-performance without burnout - collaborative, flexible, and built on long-term relationships. Our recruiters focus on talent, our Account Managers focus on growth. If you're tired of territory restrictions, red tape, or competing internally for clients, this is the place for you!
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Sales / Account Manager (Business Development) to drive new client partnerships and expand our presence in Central Texas.
This is a true build-your-own book of business opportunity in the Austin market- where you’ll have the autonomy to grow your business with full support from a dedicated recruiter.
What You’ll Do
Build new business through cold calling, prospecting, and networking
Develop and manage client relationships from first contact to close
Negotiate contracts and deliver tailored staffing solutions
Partner closely with a dedicated recruiter to fulfill client needs
Grow and expand your book of business over time
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of sales or business development experience
Proven success in cold calling and building business from scratch
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Driven, resilient, and entrepreneurial mindset
Based in or near Austin, TX (for client meetings as needed)
Why Southwest Search
Fully remote flexibility (with local client interaction)
Uncapped commission – your success = your earnings
Early Fridays (3 PM finish)
Dedicated recruiter partnership (you sell, they deliver)
Low turnover, high support culture
Real work-life balance (not just a buzzword)
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