Sales Account Manager

Artisan Talent is reimagining how creative and design teams are built. We help high-velocity brands and tech companies hire full-stack talent — fast, smart, and right the first time.

We’re looking for driven and dynamic relationship builders who want to shape the future of creative work — people who thrive on connecting innovators with opportunity. If you love finding and closing deals, building long-term partnerships, and working at the intersection of design, tech, and AI — this might be your next great move.

About Artisan Talent

A boutique, specialized staffing agency focused on the product, tech, and AI design space. We prioritize quality over quantity and take a high-touch, human approach to staffing.

Our 3 pillars:

• Curation: Diagnose hiring challenges and deliver curated, right-fit solutions
• Collaboration: Recruiters and account managers partner for the best outcomes
• Performance: 40% higher placement ratio than competitors — meaning your wins actually get placed

The Role

In this role, you’ll identify hiring challenges, engage recruiters to solve them, and build your own client base. This is a full-cycle position where you’ll own relationships end to end — from prospecting to long-term partnership.

You’ll have the tools and recruiter support to help you succeed, but the drive and initiative are all yours. You’ll thrive if you’re a creative problem solver, open to learning new ways to engage prospects, and hungry to tackle hiring challenges head-on.

You’ll work closely with recruiters to understand your clients’ teams and strategically solve their needs with top talent. We’ll provide cutting-edge tools and the autonomy to make an impact. Success here looks like curiosity, consistency, and a genuine passion for connecting creative people with meaningful work.

Day to Day:

• Source and engage hiring managers through Apollo, Clay, HubSpot, and referrals
• Convert prospects into repeat clients through consultative outreach
• Manage the full sales cycle: uncover needs, present top talent, negotiate terms, and oversee delivery
• Partner with recruiters to ensure successful placements
• Place standout talent — product designers, UX engineers, AI-enhanced creatives, and marketing pros
• Close hourly contracts ($80–$120/hr target) and direct-hire roles
• Attend networking events to expand your reach and visibility
• Stay current on creative, tech, and AI industry trends
• Build real client relationships — lunches, events, conversations that matter

You'll Succeed Here If:

• 4–6 years of client-facing sales or business development experience
• A passion for creative, tech, or digital industries
• Proven ability to build new business and manage full sales cycles
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative mindset — you enjoy partnering with recruiters and clients alike
• (Bonus) Experience in staffing, recruiting, or agency environments
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-autonomy environment. You’ll have the freedom to build your own book of business without inherited accounts or guaranteed territories — and the opportunity to shape your success from day one.

Your Style:

• People genuinely like working with you — your reputation builds your pipeline
• You balance hustle with strategy and curiosity
• You’re a problem solver who stays adaptable and proactive
• You’re comfortable articulating value in a competitive, cost-conscious market
• You thrive in a fast-paced, close-knit team
• You’re hungry, self-sufficient, and coachable

Tools You'll Leverage:

• Apollo
• Instantly
• Clay
• Bullhorn CRM
• HubSpot

Economics (Transparently):

• Base: $70K-$85K (based on experience)
• Commission: Uncapped
• Year-one realistic production: $400K-$700K
• Year-one realistic OTE: $130K-$160K