Account Executive
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Sales
Business Development, Sales Representative, B2B Sales -
Business
Business Development
Quest Talent Solutions – Account Executive (Remote)
Candidates must reside in GA or TN to be considered for this role.
Quest Talent Solutions is a family-owned boutique recruiting firm. Since our inception in 2017, we have quickly made a name for ourselves in a variety of industries including retail, sports & entertainment and construction. As we continue to grow, we are searching for an Account Executive to build a book of business from the ground up by identifying, developing, and closing new client relationships.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a true business development environment and is motivated by ownership, autonomy, and uncapped earning potential.
Primary Role Synopsis:As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for creating, developing, and managing your own portfolio of clients. This is a full-cycle, hunter-style role that requires proactive outreach, relationship building, and ongoing account management. You will own the entire process from lead generation and prospecting to client intake, recruiting execution, and long-term partnership development.
Heavy phone use is required and tracked; comfort with cold calling and consistent outbound activity is essential. Prior recruiting experience is preferred, though candidates with strong B2B sales or industry-specific business development backgrounds will also be considered.
Primary Responsibilities:- Build and grow a new book of business from scratch through consistent outbound prospecting
- Proactively generate your own leads through warm and cold outreach, referrals, and strategic research
- Leverage your personal and professional network to identify and develop new business opportunities
- Conduct discovery and intake meetings to understand client hiring needs, business goals, and company culture
- Negotiate and close client agreements and partnership terms
- Manage client relationships from initial contact through placement and ongoing partnership
- Source and engage active and passive candidates for client openings
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the interview and hiring process
- Utilize tools, software and internal resources to identify prospects and candidates
- Consistently meet or exceed activity, revenue, and performance expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned that support business growth and client success
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