International Recruitment Account Manager
(Open to Recruitment, Sales Account Management, or Structured Call-Centre Backgrounds)
Location
Andover – office-based role (non-remote)
International remit
Salary & Commission
£26,000–£30,000 basic salary + uncapped commission
Role Overview
We are seeking a commercially focused International Recruitment Account Manager to support and grow our UK and international recruitment business. This is a client-facing, revenue-generating role combining account management, recruitment delivery, and new business development.
The role is suitable for:
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an experienced Recruitment Consultant / Account Manager, or
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a Sales Account Manager or call-centre professional who is used to targets, structured processes, and high-volume engagement and is willing to learn recruitment delivery.
This is an office-based role in Andover and requires flexibility to work across international time zones, including early mornings and late evenings where required.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Account Management
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Manage and grow a portfolio of UK and international client accounts, acting as the primary point of contact.
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Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders, including those operating in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
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Understand client requirements and translate them into effective recruitment solutions.
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Provide market insight, candidate intelligence, and advisory support to aid client hiring decisions.
Recruitment Delivery (Training Provided Where Needed)
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Deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions for UK and international roles, from job briefing through to placement and onboarding.
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Source, screen, and manage candidates for overseas and international assignments across multiple regions.
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Coordinate interviews, offers, and deployment timelines across UK, EMEA, APAC, and US time zones.
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Ensure recruitment activity aligns with compliance, operational, and client-specific requirements.
(Candidates without prior recruitment experience will receive structured training and support.)
Business Development & Revenue Growth
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Proactively identify and convert new business opportunities through outbound activity and relationship building.
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Expand existing accounts by identifying additional hiring needs and service opportunities.
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Lead introductory meetings, pitch services, and support proposals and tender responses.
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Monitor market trends, client demand, and competitor activity to support growth strategy.
International Working & Flexibility
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Work flexibly to support international clients and candidates, including non-standard UK hours due to time-zone differences.
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Demonstrate cultural awareness and professionalism when engaging with global stakeholders.
Reporting & Systems
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Maintain accurate and timely records across CRM systems, recruitment trackers, and internal databases.
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Produce activity, pipeline, and revenue reports for internal stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Experience in recruitment, sales account management, or a structured call-centre environment.
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Proven ability to work to targets, KPIs, deadlines, and defined processes.
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Experience handling high volumes of client, candidate, or customer interactions.
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Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
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Willingness to work outside standard UK hours to support international activity.
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Willingness to work office-based in Andover (this role is not remote).
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
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Recruitment experience (particularly international or overseas recruitment).
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Exposure to regulated, security-sensitive, government, or defence-adjacent environments.
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Experience in aviation, maritime, government, defence, or specialist technical sectors.
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International market exposure across EMEA, APAC, or the Americas.
Personal Attributes
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Commercially driven, proactive, and resilient.
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Comfortable in target-led, performance-measured environments.
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Highly organised and confident managing competing priorities.
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Adaptable and culturally aware when working with international clients and candidates.
Summary
This is a commercial, international-facing role suited to candidates who thrive in structured, target-driven environments and are comfortable managing global stakeholders. Whether coming from recruitment, sales, or a call-centre background, success in this role requires energy, accountability, flexibility, and a proactive approach to business growth.