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Account Manager

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  • Exeter, Devon, England
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • EXACCMAN
  • 20/04/2026
Job description

Have You Got Recruitment Experience But Don’t Enjoy the Sales Side of Things?

gap personnel are recruiting for an Account Manager to join our team, managing one of our valued key client accounts.

If you’ve worked in recruitment and enjoy building relationships, supporting clients, filling vacancies, and delivering great service — but don’t enjoy the constant pressure of cold calling and business development — this could be the perfect next step for you.

The Opportunity

This role focuses on account management and service delivery, giving you the chance to use your recruitment experience in a client-facing role without the heavy sales focus.

You’ll be responsible for managing an established client account, ensuring staffing needs are met, maintaining service levels, and building a strong long-term partnership.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing the day-to-day relationship with a key client
  • Coordinating recruitment activity to meet staffing requirements
  • Building strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders
  • Managing bookings, fulfilment, and workforce planning
  • Resolving issues quickly and professionally
  • Monitoring KPIs and service performance
  • Supporting candidates through the recruitment process
  • Delivering an excellent overall client experience

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous recruitment experience (agency, on-site, resourcing or internal)
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Solutions-focused with a proactive attitude
  • Enjoys client service and operational delivery
  • Looking for a role with less emphasis on sales/new business

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Career progression with gap personnel
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Training and development
  • The opportunity to manage a key account with an established client base

Apply Today

If you’re ready to stay in recruitment but move away from the sales pressure, we’d love to hear from you.

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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