Location: Downtown Toronto (King and University) Hybrid, 2 days in office Salary: Base Salary + uncapped commission. Attainable first year earnings for this role is approx. $65-77K + uncapped commission opportunities. Creative Circle Everforth 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. You'll 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. Role and 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 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr