Key Account Manager – Talent Advisory, Growth

Weekday

Key Account Manager at Weekday advising startups as a trusted talent advisor using AI tools. Managing end-to-end candidate pipelines and driving account retention with uncapped performance incentives.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSenior💰 ₹6,000,000 - ₹1,500,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end candidate pipeline management, consultative communication, and relationship building with founders and hiring managers. Proven ability to drive performance metrics and optimize recruitment processes using modern tools and market insights.

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End-To-End Pipeline OwnershipConsultative CommunicationProblem-Solving & AdaptabilityRecruitment ExperienceClient-Facing / Founder Exposure

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Hard Skills

Candidate SourcingQualificationOffer NegotiationAccount ManagementTalent Acquisition

Soft Skills

OwnershipHigh AgencyAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Recruitment PlatformsATS SystemsCRM Databases

Industry Keywords

Startup EcosystemsBusiness ModelsHiring Landscapes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Onboard onto Weekday's proprietary AI database & credit systems.
Shadow senior Account Managers on live founder syncs across tech & non-tech mandates.
Co-pilot candidate sourcing, qualification, and outreach for active portfolio startups.
Take sole ownership of a designated portfolio of startup accounts (3–5 clients).
Lead check-in calls directly with Founders and Hiring Managers.
Manage end-to-end candidate pipelines, stage transitions, and offer negotiations.
Proactively re-align job specs and target talent pools when searches stall.
Own portfolio-level revenue and closing targets independently.
Deepen founder relationships to drive account retention and repeat mandates.
Optimize sourcing speed and conversion rates using platform AI capabilities.
Scale your personal earnings via uncapped performance incentives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

End-to-End Pipeline Ownership: Experience managing a multi-stage process from initial discovery/briefing through to negotiation and closure (in talent acquisition, agency recruiting, or consultative sales/account management).
Consultative Communication: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, challenge client assumptions constructively, and guide decision-makers using data and market realities.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Proven ability to troubleshoot stalled processes, pivot strategies when initial approaches don't yield results, and navigate ambiguity in fast-moving environments.
Ownership & High Agency: Comfort operating independently, managing your own portfolio, and driving towards clear performance and revenue metrics.
Recruitment Experience: Prior background in agency recruiting, executive search, or in-house talent acquisition across tech or non-tech domains.
Client-Facing / Founder Exposure: Experience directly managing relationships with founders, CXOs, or hiring managers.
Modern Tooling Aptitude: Familiarity with modern recruitment platforms, ATS systems, or CRM databases.
Business & Market Acumen: Understanding of startup ecosystems, business models, and hiring landscapes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-Impact Exposure: Work directly with tech founders and executives—build an invaluable network across the Indian and US startup ecosystems.
Uncapped Upside: A competitive base salary paired with high-volume contingency fee structures, so 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.
Autonomy & Flexibility: Remote-first culture that respects your time, minimizes unnecessary meetings, and focuses strictly on output.