Principal Account Specialist

Overview

Principal Account Specialist | Tuition Services/Education Sector

Location:

Manchester (Driving License Essential)

Are you a relationship-driven recruiter who thrives on turning "warm" connections into long-term partnerships? If you are looking for a high-impact career move with a market leader, this is your chance to lead from the front. Our Manchester Tuition Services & Intervention team is looking for a Principal Account Specialist to take ownership of a high-potential desk. This isn’t about cold calling from scratch;

it’s about having the pace, drive, and exceptional customer service skills to maximize our footprint within established framework clients.

• Stakeholder Mastery:
  Manage and grow 5 key framework accounts, building deep relationships with Local Authority stakeholders.
• Referral Engine:
  Proactively prospect for additional referrals based on talent availability, ensuring we are the first port of call for every new requirement.
• Commercial Precision:
  Review pay and charge rates to ensure we remain competitive and that our talent stays engaged.
• Lifecycle Ownership:
  Present high-quality candidates and manage the end-to-end placement process with speed and accuracy.
• Data-Driven Impact:
  Share progress and impact data with clients to demonstrate the value and ROI of our partnership.

• The mobile/driver mindset: A full UK driving license is essential for this role. You need to be out there meeting your clients face-to-face.
• Client Obsession:
  You have a "real client focus" and a track record of delivering world-class service.
• Pace and Urgency:
  You enjoy a fast-moving environment and have the time-management skills to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball.
• Strategic Growth:
  You aren't just a "seat warmer"—you have the drive to build and scale a warm desk into a powerhouse.

• Quarterly Bonus Structure:
  Significant earning potential tied directly to your performance and desk growth.
• Elite Tools:
  Access to the latest recruitment technology and industry-leading L&D training.
• Ownership:
  Participation in our Share Purchase Scheme.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible working options and discounts at major high-street retailers.
• Career Path: A clear trajectory within a global market leader.

Ready to take the lead? If you have the drive to grow a desk and the people skills to match, we want to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Sam Badger for a confidential discussion.

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