Account Executive

Account Executive, Emerging Accounts

Department/Team: Sales Operations, Emerging Accounts
Work Location: Hybrid/New York, New York

About Us
At Creative Circle, we connect exceptional marketing and creative talent with the most innovative
companies throughout North America. We believe in a human-first approach to recruiting, and our team
works hand-in-hand with every candidate and client to help them find their next role or great hire.

Our core values drive us, and have for the past 20 years. Connection, evolution, community, and
excellence allow us to continue to grow and flourish as a corporation-and also as employees, each
developing and thriving in our individual careers. Our teams are constantly collaborating to ensure we
deliver the best possible customer experience to the candidates and clients we serve.

At Creative Circle, you can look forward to continued learning opportunities, ongoing employee
development, company-wide community groups, employee support resources, and team building
activities and celebrations. We are devoted to building an inclusive work environment where everyone
feels valued and heard. Learn more about our teams and company culture here

Creative Circle offers comprehensive benefits for our employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
and Short Term Disability Insurance. We also offer Personal, Sick, Flexible Holiday, and Charity Time
Off, a 401k Savings Plan (with company match), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Parental
Leave, and additional benefits.

Position Summary
Creative Circle is seeking a dynamic, client-focused Account Executive to drive business development
within our Emerging Accounts segment: supporting small to mid-sized companies with freelance staffing,
direct hire solutions, and strategic creative services.
In this role, you'll own the full sales cycle: identifying new opportunities, engaging prospects, building
relationships, and delivering high-impact staffing solutions. Youll collaborate closely with internal delivery
and operations teams, and report directly to the Regional Director, Operations who is committed to
coaching and developing high-performing sellers. This is an ideal role for a driven professional who
thrives in fast-paced, consultative sales environments and is excited to help brands bring their creative
and marketing visions to life.
Employee learning and development are top priorities for Creative Circle and you will be introduced to a
variety of programs (tailored onboarding curriculum, ongoing learning webinars, individualized and team
educational events, etc.) starting on your very first day.
Compensation for Account Executives in this role consists of base salary and uncapped commission
opportunities. Attainable first year total earnings for this role should be $65,000 - $77,400. A description
of benefits is included above in the About Us section.

Responsibilities
New Business Development
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the SMB segment across a
variety of industries.
• Conduct market research and leverage tools including HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and
internal data to build a strong, qualified pipeline.
• Build and maintain a robust portfolio of prospective clients, initiating outreach and securing
discovery meetings to understand client needs and introduce Creative Circle's value proposition.
• Tailor outreach and presentations to align with client challenges, industry context, and budgetary
considerations.
Client Relationship Management
• Act as a trusted partner to clients, providing consultative guidance on talent strategies and
aligning Creative Circle's services to business objectives.
• Ensure client satisfaction throughout the engagement lifecycle by setting clear expectations,
coordinating with delivery partners, and ensuring timely, high-quality talent.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients through check-ins, project updates, and ongoing
strategic discussions in person, on video and phone.
Sales Execution & Process Adherence
• Manage the full sales lifecycle - from initial outreach through closing and post-sale support - using
Creative Circle's consultative sales methodology.
• Accurately maintain CRM records and ensure clean data hygiene in HubSpot to support
forecasting, pipeline visibility, and performance analysis.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts in alignment with company pricing and compliance standards.
Collaboration & Internal Partnership
• Partner closely with Delivery and Marketing teams to align on candidate availability, market
positioning, and campaign support.
• Share client feedback and market intelligence with cross-functional partners to improve service
offerings and inform go-to-market strategies.
• Participate in segment- and team-level sales meetings, skill-building sessions, and training
programs to support continuous improvement.
Performance & Growth
• Achieve and exceed individual revenue, gross margin, and activity-based performance targets.
• Track performance metrics and KPIs, using data and coaching feedback to adjust strategies and
improve outcomes.
• Continuously develop your sales skills, industry knowledge, and product fluency through Learning
& Development opportunities, manager coaching, and self-directed learning.

Core Experience & Skills
• 2-5 years of experience in B2B, IT, SaaS or consulting sales, client services, or account
management; experience in staffing, creative services, or marketing agencies is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business and close deals in a consultative selling
environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to manage multiple client needs simultaneously.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment with high accountability.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and
Microsoft Office Suite.
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