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Account Executive, Staffing

Seattle, WA

Posted: 10/28/2025 Industry: Sales Job Number: 3471553 Pay Rate: 85000/year - 100000/year

Job Description


A new senior business development role has opened due to growth and new 2025 budget. Rainier Recruiting has partnered with a national IT staffing and IT services company who is seeking a motivated and client-focused Senior Account Executive to join a growing team supporting customers across the West Coast. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in business development and a proven track record in the staffing or recruiting industry. The role focuses on building new client partnerships, expanding existing relationships, and driving revenue growth through consultative, relationship-based sales. Passive candidates who are employed and curious to hear are more than welcome to have a “no-commitment” conversation with our Recruiting team about why this could be an exciting career opportunity.

Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 base salary (negotiable based on experience) plus commission, with total OTE of $130,000- $150,000 in the first year. Commissions are uncapped.

Location: Hybrid, Puget Sound, WA. This role will include a combination of home office work, as well as field visits to customers locations in the local Seattle area. Employees can expect to travel regionally as needed by customers, and possibly visit national trade shows a few times a year. The hired employee must live in the greater Puget Sound area. Relocation assistance is not available.

What this company offer you:
  • Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission
  • 100% company paid health insurance for all employees
  • Guaranteed commission during your ramp
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible PTO options
  • 401(k) investment retirement account access
  • The ability to shape the future of many tech company customers
  • Opportunity to grow into more senior level roles with the company as we grow

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to secure new business opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and market intelligence.
  • Understand client challenges and tailor customized staffing and workforce solutions to meet their needs.
  • Cultivate and sustain long-term partnerships with clients, hiring managers, and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal recruiting teams to ensure successful delivery of talent and services.
  • Lead contract negotiations and close agreements that create value for both clients and the company.
  • Stay current on market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to inform sales strategy.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in staffing or recruiting sales, preferably in the technology sector.
  • Demonstrated success in developing new business and consistently achieving sales goals.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers at all levels.

Who is Rainier Recruiting?

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.

Meet Your Recruiter

Emily Jacobsen
Senior Recruiter

Emily is a Senior Recruiter with over 7 years of Full Cycle Recruiting under her belt. After 5 years of working at Large Staffing firms, Emily decided to Join Rainier Recruiting where she could have a more personal approach to the hiring process.  Emily enjoys working on more complex roles and she believes in a win/win scenario for both her clients and candidates. Outside of work you may find Emily snuggling her two young kids, playing corn hole with her extended family, or hosting a game night.

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