Account Executive
Openwork
Account Executive
Openwork
Staffing firm placing professionals in roles
About Openwork
Openwork is a high-growth, people-first staffing company reimagining what modern hiring can be. Privately owned and proudly independent, we move fast, think big, and give every team member a real seat at the table. With over 50 years of experience, we’re combining industry expertise with a fresh, innovative approach — bringing ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to every step of the hiring journey.
We’ve been recognized as one of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Companies and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner. As we continue to grow, every new hire plays a critical role in shaping our company and our future.
Why Join Us
Every internal role at Openwork is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to help build a progressive, modern staffing company from the inside out. We keep red tape to a minimum and encourage fresh ideas, bold thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values curiosity, trust, and results.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary with monthly commissions or bonus potential
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Dog-friendly offices (yes, really!)
A people-first culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared growth
If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work can make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.
Location: Houston, TX | Hybrid
Are you a driven, relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys building new relationships, solving business challenges, and helping companies find the talent they need to grow?
Openwork is hiring an Account Manager to grow our professional staffing business in the Houston market. This is an opportunity for someone who is energized by business development, enjoys working directly with clients, and wants to build long-term partnerships that create value for both the client and the candidate.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing new business, managing client relationships, identifying staffing opportunities, and partnering closely with our recruiting team to deliver high-quality talent.
You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your market, build a strong network, and make a direct impact on the growth of the business.
As an Account Manager, you’ll play a key role in growing Openwork’s professional staffing business while building strong, lasting relationships with clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
Develop and execute a business development strategy for your assigned territory
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the professional staffing market
Prospect and connect with business owners, executives, HR leaders, and hiring managers
Build trusted relationships with new and existing clients
Conduct discovery conversations to understand client needs and hiring challenges
Introduce clients to staffing solutions that align with their business needs
Generate new job opportunities and develop new client relationships
Manage client relationships throughout the hiring and placement process
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned accounts
Conduct regular client check-ins and site visits to strengthen relationships
Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and develop additional business
Stay informed on local hiring trends, labor market conditions, and industry activity
Partner closely with recruiting to ensure client needs are clearly communicated and successfully delivered
Provide recruiters with detailed job requirements, client expectations, and relevant business context
Maintain accurate client, sales, and pipeline information
Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve client needs and deliver an exceptional experience
Represent Openwork in the Houston market and serve as a strong ambassador for our brand and culture
Competitive base salary + commission
Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision
PTO + paid holidays
Hybrid work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Ongoing coaching, training, and leadership support
A collaborative partnership between sales and recruiting
The opportunity to build and grow your own client relationships and territory
A people-first culture where your contributions make a difference
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:
Motivated by building relationships and growing business
A proactive hunter who enjoys creating new opportunities
Comfortable prospecting and initiating conversations with new contacts
A strong communicator who can build credibility with clients
Naturally curious and skilled at asking questions to uncover needs
Consultative and solutions-oriented in your approach
Strategic and interested in understanding your market
Accountable, organized, and consistent with follow-through
Collaborative and committed to partnering with recruiting and internal teams
Resilient and comfortable navigating challenges
Motivated by results and excited by the opportunity to grow your career
At Openwork, we believe staffing is about more than filling jobs. It’s about building careers, companies, and communities, one person at a time.
With more than 50 years of experience, we bring the expertise and resources of an established staffing company together with a people-first, entrepreneurial mindset.
As an Account Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships, develop new business, grow client partnerships, and make a meaningful impact in the Houston market.
You’ll also have the support of an experienced recruiting team working alongside you to ensure the clients you serve receive the right talent and the level of service they expect.
If you’re ready to build something, grow your network, and make an impact, we want to meet you.
Join Openwork and build what’s next.
Learn more at openwork.com
Openwork is a staffing partner that uses decades of experience to connect people with jobs across many fields, including office administration, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, and more. It offers short- and long-term contracts, contract-to-hire, temp-to-hire, direct hire, onsite talent management, and payrolling, all with a consultative, personalized approach. Rather than simple transactions, Openwork focuses on elevating the employee experience and aligning talent with growth companies. They differentiate themselves through a hands-on, people-centered service model and a track record of recognition, including being named a Fastest Growing Staffing Company by SIA and winning Best of Staffing awards. The company's goal is to help build careers, companies, and communities—one person at a time.
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