Key Account Manager – Recruitment Consultant, Program Manager

Weekday

Key Account Manager advising high-growth startup founders in recruitment using AI-driven tools. Autonomy in role, uncapped earning potential in a rapidly growing recruitment platform.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-Level💰 ₹600,000 - ₹1,500,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle sourcing and recruitment, with a strong focus on consultative communication and high-ticket mandate closures. Proficient in leveraging modern sourcing avenues and AI-driven recruitment tools to effectively manage candidate pipelines and client relationships.

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Full-Cycle Sourcing ExpertiseConsultative CommunicationModern Sourcing AvenuesHigh-Ticket Mandate ClosuresStartup/Agency Background

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Hard Skills

End-to-End RecruitmentCandidate Pipeline ManagementPassive Candidate OutreachOffer NegotiationTech Role SourcingNon-Tech Role Sourcing

Soft Skills

Articulate CommunicationPersonal AccountabilityProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI Recruitment ToolsLinkedInSales NavigatorJob PortalsInternal Candidate Databases

Industry Keywords

Startup RecruitmentTalent AdvisoryHigh-Growth StartupsVenture-Backed Tech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Step into the arena as a trusted talent advisor to high-growth startup founders, using AI-driven tools to close mission-critical roles.
Integrate and onboard onto Weekday's proprietary AI database & outreach tools.
Take sole ownership of a designated portfolio of startup accounts, leading check-in calls directly with Founders and Hiring Managers.
Manage end-to-end candidate pipelines & stage transitions.
Increase personal earnings via uncapped contingency commissions by owning portfolio-level revenue and closing targets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 Years of Full-Cycle Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated track record of owning recruitment mandates end-to-end (from client briefing and passive candidate outreach to offer negotiation and closing).
Consultative DNA: Proven capability to push back on clients/founders, advise on talent availability, and proactively re-strategize target company pools when mandates stall.
Command of Modern Sourcing Avenues: Native fluency with passive sourcing channels (LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Job Portals) and internal candidate databases.
Founder-Level Communication: Crisp, articulate written and verbal communication. You can break down complex startup value propositions to candidate prospects seamlessly.
Hustler's Mindset: High agency, strong personal accountability, and a preference for direct hands-on execution (Individual Contributor role) over people-management bloat.
High-Ticket Mandate Closures: Track record of closing candidates in the ₹25–35+ LPA compensation band (Bonus Points).
Dual-Track Sourcing Experience: Exposure to closing both tech (Platform, Backend, DevOps) and non-tech executive (Head of Growth, Marketing, Product) roles (Bonus Points).
Startup/Agency Background: Previous experience working within high-velocity talent agencies or venture-backed tech startups (Bonus Points).
Early Sourcing Tool Adoption: Prior hands-on usage of Weekday's platform or similar AI-assisted recruitment tools (Bonus Points).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct Founder Access: Work directly with tech founders and executives—build an invaluable network across the Indian and US startup ecosystems.
Uncapped Financial Growth: High-volume contingency fee structures mean your earning potential scales directly with your hustle.
High-Leverage Execution: Use our proprietary database and AI outreach tools to source candidates faster and close roles with significantly less manual overhead.
Complete Work Autonomy: Remote-first culture with absolute ownership over your schedule and pipeline strategy. No unnecessary meetings or bureaucratic red tape.