Account Executive

Burnett Specialists is one of the most award winning recruiting firms in Texas, earning numerous industry honors including recognition by Forbes as one of America’s Top Recruiting Firms and consistent ranking by the Austin Business Journal as the #1 Direct-Hire recruiting firm in Austin.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results oriented Account Executive to drive new business acquisition for our Austin office. This is a hunter role focused on prospecting, cold outreach, relationship development, and closing new business opportunities with companies seeking top talent solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, referrals, email outreach, and in-person meetings
• Identify hiring needs and workforce challenges within target companies
• Build relationships with decision-makers including executives, HR leaders, office managers, and hiring managers
• Conduct client presentations and position the firm’s recruiting services
• Generate and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified prospects
• Negotiate service agreements and close new business partnerships
• Collaborate with recruiting teams to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction
• Attend networking events, industry functions, and business development meetings
• Maintain accurate activity tracking and pipeline management within CRM systems
• Meet and exceed monthly sales metrics and revenue goals

Qualifications

• 1+ years of outside sales, business development, staffing, recruiting, or professional services sales experience preferred
• Proven success in new business development and prospecting
• Strong cold-calling and relationship-building skills
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offers employees the unique advantage of ownership participation, providing long-term financial growth potential in addition to traditional compensation and benefits.
• Competitive salary plus commission and bonuses
• Comprehensive health plan
• 401k Matching