Account Executive

Apex Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Circle is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to drive business development within the Emerging Accounts segment in New York. You will own the full sales cycle, identifying opportunities, engaging prospects, and delivering staffing and creative services to small and mid-sized companies.

You will collaborate with delivery and operations teams, report to Regional Director, Operations, and participate in ongoing training to sharpen consultative sales skills and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in B2B, IT, SaaS or consulting sales, client services, or account management; staffing, creative services, or marketing agencies 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within SMB and mid-market segments across various industries.
• Conduct market research and leverage tools to build a strong, qualified pipeline.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of prospective clients, securing discovery meetings and tailoring outreach to client needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning services to business objectives and ensuring client satisfaction throughout engagements.
• Manage full sales lifecycle from outreach to close and post-sale support, with CRM data hygiene.

Skills

New business development

SaaS sales

CRM systems

Prospecting and pipeline building

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Education

2–5 years B2B, IT, SaaS or consulting sales

Tools

HubSpot

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Account ExecutiveApply**Job#: 8163****Job Description:**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. 2 v.4.26 DEN Apex Systems, LLC dba Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex Systems, LLC dba Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person youll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. Anthem creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage MachineReadable Files on behalf of Apex Systems, LLC dba Creative Circle. EEO EmployerEverforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact [e-mail].**Employee Type:** FullTime**Location:** New York, NY, US**Job Type:** Internal**Date Posted:** July 24, 2026**Pay Range:** $50,000 - $50,000