Key Account Manager – Talent Advisory, Growth

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Integrate with Weekday's exclusive AI database and credit systems.

• Observe senior Account Managers during live founder syncs for both tech and non-tech mandates.

• Assist in the sourcing, qualification, and outreach of candidates for active startup portfolios.

• Assume full responsibility for a designated portfolio of startup accounts (3–5 clients).

• Conduct check-in calls directly with Founders and Hiring Managers.

• Oversee candidate pipelines from beginning to end, managing stage transitions and offer negotiations.

• Proactively adjust job specifications and target talent pools when searches hit a standstill.

• Independently manage portfolio-level revenue and closing targets.

• Strengthen relationships with founders to enhance account retention and secure repeat mandates.

• Enhance sourcing efficiency and conversion rates by leveraging platform AI capabilities.

• Increase your personal earnings through uncapped performance incentives.

⛳️ Requirements

• End-to-End Pipeline Management: Proven experience overseeing a multi-stage process from initial discovery/briefing to negotiation and closure in talent acquisition, agency recruiting, or consultative sales/account management.

• Consultative Communication Skills: Capability to clearly convey complex ideas, constructively challenge client assumptions, and guide decision-makers using data and market insights.

• Problem-Solving & Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot stalled processes, adjust strategies when initial methods are ineffective, and navigate uncertainty in fast-paced environments.

• Ownership & High Agency: Comfort in operating autonomously, managing your own portfolio, and striving toward defined performance and revenue goals.

• Recruitment Background: Previous experience in agency recruiting, executive search, or in-house talent acquisition across both tech and non-tech sectors.

• Client-Facing / Founder Interaction: Experience in directly managing relationships with founders, CXOs, or hiring managers.

• Modern Tooling Proficiency: Familiarity with contemporary recruitment platforms, ATS systems, or CRM databases.

• Business & Market Insight: Understanding of startup ecosystems, business models, and hiring landscapes.

🏝️ Benefits

• High-Impact Exposure: Collaborate directly with tech founders and executives, building a valuable network within the Indian and US startup ecosystems.

• Uncapped Earning Potential: A competitive base salary combined with high-volume contingency fee structures, allowing your income to scale with your efforts.

• High-Leverage Execution: Utilize our proprietary database and AI outreach tools to source candidates more efficiently and fill roles with significantly less manual effort.

• Autonomy & Flexibility: A remote-first culture that values your time, reduces unnecessary meetings, and prioritizes results.