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 Support

• Support clients with full-time hiring needs across administrative, corporate services, finance, HR, operations, and more
• Source and screen candidates at all levels to add to existing talent pools across administrative, corporate services, finance, HR, operations, and more
• Create and post job descriptions
• Lead phone screens and virtual/in-person interviews, screening for the best talent on the market
• Actively match candidates with top clients across various industries
• Pitch opportunities to qualified candidates with an ability to highlight what makes our client’s opportunities special
• Provide candidates with coaching, guidance, and career advice throughout the hiring process
• Present offers and support candidate acceptance
• Contribute ideas and strategies to grow Career Group’s candidate and client base
• Keep informed of new sourcing tools and recruiting strategies
• Utilize the firm’s database to maintain candidate information, as well as reactivate former candidates
• Attend networking events and job fairs
• Generate candidate referrals by ensuring a positive candidate experience

Client & Account Support

• Manage client relationships and deliver a high level of customer service
• Lead intake calls with HR leadership and hiring managers on new job orders
• Gather all pertinent details about the position and advise clients on the best way to proceed
• Act as a strategic thought partner, advising on best-fit matches and hiring strategies
• Present appropriate candidates in a timely manner and communicate any challenges and recommendations
• Coordinate all interview scheduling, collect feedback, and manage next steps throughout the process
• Educate clients and candidates on market trends and compensation
• Present offers and foster candidate acceptance

Operations & Collaboration

• Support onboarding efforts; check references, coordinate background checks, etc.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, accounting, and I9 procedures
• Maintain accurate candidate and job order data in Bullhorn

Sales

• Market our recruiting services to potential new businesses, as well as reactivate former clients
• Generate and follow up with leads and referrals from candidates and clients
• Collaborate with internal recruiting teams on shared clients and cross-selling opportunities
• Grow accounts by delivering the best recruiting services

What You Should Bring:

• A bachelor’s degree is highly desired
• 2+ years of account management, client service, recruiting, HR, or sales experience required
• Experience in Public Relations, Management, or Consulting firms preferred
• Stability and proven track record of building strong relationships
• A natural ability to communicate and network
• Warm and engaging communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Outlook
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other search platforms and job boards
• Experience with Bullhorn or other ATS and CRM databases

Why 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.