Manager Client Acquisition
Job Title: Manager Client Acquisition
Location: Remote (USA)
Structure: Independent (1099) + Collaborative Network
About Designworks Talent
Designworks Talent is reinventing recruiting for high-performing agency professionals. Our unique model is built for experienced business developers and sales talent who excel at winning clients and growing networks—but don’t want to be stuck filling every job themselves. Here, your sales expertise is the core of your role, allowing you to focus on building relationships and driving business, while our network of recruiting specialists delivers on the search execution.
Role Overview
As a Manager Client Acquisition, you’ll leverage your connections and industry knowledge to attract and onboard new clients. We encourage you to maximize your sales potential: generate new business, nurture existing client relationships, and open doors—while our recruitment delivery team and collaborative network focus on sourcing and filling roles for your portfolio.
What You’ll Do
Prospect, develop, and manage your book of clients across industries such as Technology, Legal, Healthcare, Finance, HR, Manufacturing, and Hospitality
Focus exclusively on sales, client introductions, and relationship management
Transfer your client searches to expert recruiters and talent specialists within our collaborative network
Maximize revenue by leveraging your network, splitting placement fees with recruiting partners who fill your jobs
Remain fully independent while enjoying access to shared resources, advanced recruiting technology, and a vibrant peer community
Participate in shared wins and celebrate every successful placement—even when you don’t handle fulfillment
Why Designworks Talent
Sales-Only Model: Focus on what you love—building business and managing relationships
Earn More: Receive a competitive share of placement fees for every client you bring in
Community, Not Competition: Collaborate with top recruiters who deliver for your clients; no internal rivalry
Leverage Shared Tools: Access best-in-class AI tech, ATS, and back-end support at no extra cost
Flexibility: Set your schedule and run your desk your way, with no micromanagement
Who Thrives Here
Agency recruiters with a passion for sales and client acquisition
Relationship builders looking to maximize income without handling search execution themselves
Industry pros ready to plug their networks into a collaborative, community-driven model
Business development experts in Technology, Legal, Healthcare, HR, Finance, Manufacturing, or related sectors
Late-career and semi-retired professionals: Pursue the work you love on your own terms, enjoying meaningful projects, flexible engagement options, and more time to savor life outside the office.
Compensation:
This is a 100% commission-based, business development role. Earn a significant share of placement fees from every successful client introduction—without having to fill the jobs yourself. Payment is made upon client invoice collection.
Love sales but tired of also having to do delivery? Join us at Designworks Talent and unlock the full value of your network, your way.
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