Account Executive

Career Group Companies is seeking an incredibly ambitious, dedicated, and personable Account Executive/Recruiter specializing in full-time placements across administrative, corporate services, finance, HR, operations, and more. We are looking for a true leader, relationship builder, and connector to join Career Group’s rapidly expanding team. This is an opportunity to join a driven group of self-starters in a dynamic organization with uncapped compensation, competitive benefits, and unlimited growth opportunities.This role is based on-site, Monday-Friday, at our stunning New York office.Who are we?Career Group Companies is a national recruiting and advisory firm headquartered in Century City. Since our inception, we have prided ourselves on being the leader in high-touch talent placement and partnering with the top clients in fashion, creative, real estate, financial, and hospitality. Our recruiters take a unique, consultative approach to finding extraordinary top talent that fits each client’s needs.Who we are looking for:Are you entrepreneurial, confident, and someone with the highest standards?Do you thrive under pressure and love to develop creative solutions?Do you have a proven track record of providing the highest level of client service?Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment?Are you highly organized, dynamic, and tech-savvy?Are you an excellent communicator who is passionate about building meaningful and authentic professional relationships?Are you eager to build your career alongside a rapidly growing and motivated team?What You’ll Be Doing:Recruiting & Candidate SupportSupport clients with full-time hiring needs across administrative, corporate services, finance, HR, operations, and moreSource and screen candidates at all levels to add to existing talent pools across administrative, corporate services, finance, HR, operations, and moreCreate and post job descriptionsLead phone screens and virtual/in-person interviews, screening for the best talent on the marketActively match candidates with top clients across various industriesPitch opportunities to qualified candidates with an ability to highlight what makes our client’s opportunities specialProvide candidates with coaching, guidance, and career advice throughout the hiring processPresent offers and support candidate acceptanceContribute ideas and strategies to grow Career Group’s candidate and client baseKeep informed of new sourcing tools and recruiting strategiesUtilize the firm’s database to maintain candidate information, as well as reactivate former candidatesAttend networking events and job fairsGenerate candidate referrals by ensuring a positive candidate experienceClient & Account SupportManage client relationships and deliver a high level of customer serviceLead intake calls with HR leadership and hiring managers on new job ordersGather all pertinent details about the position and advise clients on the best way to proceedAct as a strategic thought partner, advising on best-fit matches and hiring strategiesPresent appropriate candidates in a timely manner and communicate any challenges and recommendationsCoordinate all interview scheduling, collect feedback, and manage next steps throughout the processEducate clients and candidates on market trends and compensationPresent offers and foster candidate acceptanceOperations & CollaborationSupport onboarding efforts; check references, coordinate background checks, etc.Ensure compliance with payroll, accounting, and I9 proceduresMaintain accurate candidate and job order data in BullhornSalesMarket our recruiting services to potential new businesses, as well as reactivate former clientsGenerate and follow up with leads and referrals from candidates and clientsCollaborate with internal recruiting teams on shared clients and cross-selling opportunitiesGrow accounts by delivering the best recruiting servicesWhat You Should Bring:A bachelor’s degree is highly desired2+ years of account management, client service, recruiting, HR, or sales experience requiredExperience in Public Relations, Management, or Consulting firms preferredStability and proven track record of building strong relationshipsA natural ability to communicate and networkWarm and engaging communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organized with strong time-management skillsComfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environmentAdvanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially OutlookExperience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other search platforms and job boardsExperience with Bullhorn or other ATS and CRM databasesWhy you will love working with us:Career Group Companies offers access to incredible growth opportunities and mentoring from the industry’s top recruiters. We have unlimited earning potential and outstanding benefits with an opportunity to work in a modern office space with a friendly and collaborative company culture. We are proud to have been named one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms for eight consecutive years and recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces of 2026. If you are a motivated, self-driven entrepreneur with a visible, driven work ethic, you will be on a path to success. This is a chance to be a part of a meaningful mission and a company that is changing the recruiting business.You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.