Clutch is a woman-owned, certified staffing agency that connects top creative, marketing, and digital talent with brands, agencies, and in-house teams. We don’t just fill roles — we partner with clients to build strong teams by delivering flexible, customized staffing solutions. Our team understands the creative space deeply — we speak the language, know the work, and are highly invested in every placement.

Position Overview:

We’re seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial Business Development Director / Account Manager to grow and manage client partnerships across creative, marketing, advertising, and digital industries. This role combines strategic sales with hands-on account management, working directly with our recruiting team to deliver best-in-class talent solutions.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who has an entrepreneurial spirit and is looking for the structure, support, and resources to grow and build their own book of business — with the long-term opportunity to lead and develop their own office in their market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively develop and manage strong client relationships across brands, agencies, and internal marketing teams.
• Actively prospect, network, and secure new business opportunities in creative, marketing, and media spaces.
• Consult with clients on hiring needs and offer customized staffing solutions.
• Partner with recruiting team to ensure timely, accurate candidate delivery.
• Conduct client meetings, negotiate contracts, and manage proposal development.
• Manage pipeline activity, forecasts, and CRM documentation.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and market shifts.
• Serve as a key driver in Clutch’s ongoing market expansion, with opportunity to build and lead your own city-based office.

Qualifications:

• 3-7+ years of business development, account management, or client services experience within staffing, recruiting, or agency (creative staffing strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of creative, marketing, and digital roles and industries.
• Proven track record of business development and growing accounts.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — self-starter who thrives on building something.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• CRM experience (Loxo, Bullhorn, Salesforce, etc.)

Why Join Clutch?

• Woman-owned, certified staffing agency with a growing footprint in creative and marketing staffing.
• Highly collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial culture.
• Full recruiting, operational, and marketing support as you build your book of business.
• Long-term leadership opportunity to launch and grow your own office.
• Commission-based role with no base salary — full earning potential tied directly to performance.

Compensation:

Commission-only structure. High earning potential and long-term growth incentives as business scales.

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