Manager Client Acquisition

Job Description

Job Description

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.