About this position
About Creative Works
We create powerful emotions and memories through immersive attractions. We are a full-service theme creator, prop builder, and attractions provider to theme parks, museums, family entertainment centers, restaurants, tourist attractions, and other venues. Since 1997, we have brought ideas to life with a talented team of designers, sculptors, craftsmen, and artisans, and we are proud to have delivered the WOW Effect to a wide variety of destinations across the globe.
We’ve been named as one of INC 5000's fastest-growing companies in America three times in a row and are in the top 60 here in Indiana. We’ve also been named one of The Best Places To Work In Indiana twice in a row. Inside our walls, you'll find lots of creative people who are passionate about what they do and make. Every day is different with new challenges. We pride ourselves on creating an amazing culture where our employees can grow professionally and personally. Every company says this, but we can actually prove it!
About The Role:
Creative Works is adding to its team of passionate, diligent, and hungry sales professionals! We are the market leader in immersive attractions and custom theming for Family Entertainment Centers and Location-Based Entertainment venues.
As an Account Executive (internally known as a Creative Consultant), you will be an instrumental part of our all-star team. Your mission is directly tied to our WHY at Creative Works: to make powerful emotions and memories through immersive attractions like Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Lucky Putt, Escape Rooms, Limitless VR, and ValoArena.
This role is designed for an experienced sales professional with a proven track record of high engagement and delivered results. You will handle a blend of inbound leads, existing customer opportunities, and outbound prospecting to build your pipeline and regularly close 6-figure contracts.
What You'll Do
- Drive Revenue: Regularly win contracts and close 6-figure opportunities.
- Prospect & Qualify: Make 20-40 targeted sales calls and outreaches per day to qualify and initiate contact with potential customers at all levels. We receive thousands of inbound leads every year, your pipeline will always be full.
- Consultative Selling: Ask fact-finding questions, actively listen to understand business pain points, and identify where Creative Works’ solutions can add value.
- Educate & Guide: Teach new leads about key success factors around our attractions and navigate sales cycles with single or multiple decision-makers.
- Manage Pipeline: Track and manage all sales activities, trade show leads, and active prospecting using our CRM (Salesforce/Monday).
- Represent the Brand: Travel 10-15% of the year for industry trade shows and client site visits.
What You Bring
- Proven Experience: A strong background in B2B sales and/or business development.
- Communication Skills: Excellent ability to articulate product value and craft compelling messaging.
- Hustle: Comfortable with cold calling, outbound prospecting, and researching potential prospects through a variety of channels.
- Tech-Savvy: Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Monday, or similar).
- Team Player: Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What Success Looks Like Here
- You treat sales as a profession, not a hobby.
- You have a “Serve First” mentality, educating our clients to help them win.
- You are hungry for feedback and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Growth Roadmap
We offer a competitive base salary of $50,000 per year, plus an aggressive, uncapped commission structure. Top producers can expect to earn between $150,000 - $200,000+.
We set clear expectations for your growth:
- Year 1: $1M-$1.4M Sales Target ($35k-$50k in commissions + base)
- Year 2: $2.5M Sales Target (~$87,500 in commissions + base)
- Year 3: $3.5M Sales Target (~$122,500 in commissions + base)
- Year 4+: $4.5M+ Sales Target (~$157,500 in commissions + base)
Perks & Benefits
- Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri) at our Indianapolis facility, w/ flex office schedule
- Health: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Wellness: Onsite fitness facility and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Future Planning: 401K with Standard Safe Harbor Match
- Time Off: Generous PTO plan, several paid holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption
- Give Back: Paid Volunteer Time Off to serve at a 501(c)(3) charity on behalf of the company
- Pay Frequency: Weekly pay
Does this sound like a good fit for you?
If so, please provide an introductory letter to us to help us better understand who you are and why you would like to join our team as well as a resume. Thank you!
Visit us online at https://wearecreativeworks.com/.
Creative Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.