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Full-time, Regular
5-10

Account Manager

4/28/2026

The Account Manager is responsible for driving sales growth and managing client engagement across manufacturing, transport, and trade sectors. They will lead negotiations, develop industry-specific account plans, and oversee the recruitment team to ensure profitable business outcomes.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Adecco Group is a world leading talent company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units - Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities.
About the Role


•    The role is based out of our Mawson Lakes branch
•    Recruit across manufacturing, transport and trade roles

Driving sales growth and ensuring the successful delivery of Adecco's professional services to designated clients. This position requires a deep proficiency in fostering and maintaining strategic client relationships, underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of marketing, business, technical, and professional domains.

Key Accountabilities
•    Manages client engagement activities to identify growth opportunities in new and existing accounts, aiming to achieve business growth targets.
•    Leads negotiations with clients to secure business deals.
•    Develops and implements industry-specific account plans to enhance Adecco’s service offerings.
•    Elevates the Customer Experience by building trust, fostering loyalty, and enhancing the brand’s position.
•    Leverages existing client relationships to strengthen Adecco’s engagement.
•    Maintains strong client relationships at all levels.
•    Manages delivery risks and resolves issues as needed.
•    Oversees the selection and placement of associates and manages their ongoing experience.
•    Leads and motivates staff to foster growth and maintain a dynamic work environment, embodying company values.. 
•    Builds a customer-centric team, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent and providing long-term career opportunities.
•    Offers support and direction to the Recruitment Team.
•    Drives sales growth to ensure a profitable and sustainable business with a focus on revenue and gross margin. 
•    Meets financial targets by developing new business and nurturing existing client relationships, utilizing Adecco’s specialized services.
•    Collaborates across teams and regions to maximize growth potential. 
•    Delivers accurate forecasting and market analysis to stay ahead of market trends and conditions.

Key Outcomes
•    100%25 compliance with all The Adecco Group Policies and Procedures
•    Ensure 100%25 completion of local and global Mandatory Training
•    Expanded client base and increased opportunities in new and existing accounts to achieve business growth.
•    Secured deals through effective client negotiations.
•    Implemented specialized account plans to enhance Adecco's service capabilities.
•    Built trusted partner relationships, increased customer loyalty, and strengthened brand position.
•    Deepened client engagement through leveraging existing relationships.
•    Managed delivery risks and provided necessary interventions.
•    Oversaw the selection and placement of associates, ensuring a positive experience.
•    Addressed payroll, timesheet queries, and other concerns for placed associates.
•    Attracted top talent and provided opportunities for long-term careers and professional growth.
•    Offered clear guidance and support to the Recruitment Team.
•    Focused on revenue and gross margin to establish a profitable, sustainable business.
•    Achieved financial targets through new business development and maintaining client relationships.
•    Fostered compliance across Finance, WHS, IR, Legal, and Quality while promoting data integrity and technology solutions.

Qualifications 
•    A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, human resources, or a related field is preferred.
•    Extensive experience in the recruitment industry or relevant i.e. customer service/ sales roles. 
•    Demonstrated success in sales and business development.
•    Expertise in negotiating terms and conditions with clients.
•    Experience in leading and motivating a team.

Key Skills
Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales GrowthClient Relationship ManagementNegotiationRecruitmentTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningMarket AnalysisCustomer ExperienceRisk ManagementStaff MotivationFinancial ForecastingComplianceRevenue Management
Categories
Human ResourcesSalesManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & Support
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