Account Executive, Primary

ABOUT US

In more than ten countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide champions the power of celebration. Our global family of brands provide best-in-class products, services and content to take celebration planning from inspiration to action. At the core of our business is our industry-leading global online wedding Vendor Marketplace, connecting couples with local wedding professionals and a comprehensive suite of personalized wedding websites, planning tools, invitations, and registry services that make wedding planning easier for couples around the globe. Each year, we connect more than 4.5 million users with around 900,000 global small businesses through our Vendor Marketplace.

LIFE AT TKWW

At The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. Each year, we help millions of couples around the world celebrate life’s most meaningful moments, while also helping hundreds of thousands of global small business owners get discovered and scale. Life here means working alongside a team that cares deeply, not just about the work you do, but about the life you live. We prioritize employee well-being and development through meaningful opportunities for growth, and we celebrate milestones and wins in a big way. After all, celebrations are what we do best.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

Are you looking for a role where you can build, grow, and earn while helping small businesses thrive? As an Account Executive at The Knot Worldwide (TKWW), you will hit monthly sales goals by engaging with wedding professionals nationwide. Using a consultative approach, you’ll build rapport with business owners, advising them on industry trends and how to scale their brands using The Knot and WeddingWire advertising platforms.

Our team is independent, highly motivated, and thrives on creating meaningful partnerships. Because high-impact outreach happens when our clients are most active, success in this role requires a dedicated 40-hour-per-week commitment during our standard business hours of 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EST. We are looking for professionals who are ready to drive results during these peak hours.

Applications for this role are being accepted on a rolling basis.

This is a fully remote role. We are currently hiring candidates who reside within our established U.S. hiring hubs, including the DC area (Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, D.C.), New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Texas, Indiana, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive Revenue: Consistently meet and exceed monthly quotas and daily activity expectations.

Manage the Cycle: Successfully navigate a sales pipeline from initial outreach to closing.

High-Volume Engagement: Make a high volume of daily sales calls to identify and connect with decision-makers.

Consultative Selling: Build strong phone rapport to uncover prospect needs and deliver crisp, persuasive presentations.

Persistence & Negotiation: Consistently follow up with potential clients to negotiate and close agreements.

Operational Excellence: Organize your workday proactively, manage your time effectively, and maintain meticulous notes within Salesforce.

Collaborate: Partner with team members across departments to share best practices and hit collective goals.

SUCCESSFUL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, PRIMARY CANDIDATES HAVE:

Excellent Phone Presence: You are comfortable making high-volume calls and have a natural ability to engage others.

Goal-Oriented: You are extremely organized with a proven track record of exceeding performance targets.

Persuasive Communicator: You bring confidence and enthusiasm when presenting to decision-makers.

Competitive Spirit: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring high energy to every transaction.

Growth Mindset: You are naturally curious, passionate, and have a strong desire to learn and evolve.

IT'S A BONUS IF: