Account Executive, Wattpad

• We’re looking for a highly driven, results-oriented Digital Sales Account Executive to join our growing Direct Sales team. The ideal candidate is a hunter-style seller with a proven track record of identifying, pitching, and closing brand partnerships — someone who thrives on proactive outreach and creative problem solving
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic background
• 5+ years of experience in digital media sales, brand partnerships, or integrated marketing (preferably at a publisher, media platform, or creative agency)
• Proven ability to independently prospect and close deals with direct clients and agencies
• Demonstrated success in conceptualizing and selling creative marketing solutions beyond standard media buys
• Strong understanding of digital storytelling, fandom culture, and the web-novel ecosystem
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, and passionate about achieving ambitious sales goals
• A strong network across U.S. brands and agencies is highly preferred
• Don’t meet all the requirements? Studies show women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not meet all the qualifications. Therefore, in an effort to build a more diverse workplace, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have

Desirable

• You will play a key role in helping global and U.S. brands engage Gen-Z audiences through Wattpad’s creator ecosystem, content IPs, and media inventory — driving impact from brand awareness to conversion through innovative, full-funnel marketing campaigns
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities with brand and agency partners across major verticals (Focus on Tech, Telco & Gaming)
• Develop and pitch strategic media and branded content proposals leveraging Wattpad’s unique creator ecosystem and storytelling formats
• Lead proactive outreach to clients — from cold introductions to tailored follow-up and deal closure
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Client Success, Ad Ops, B2B Marketing, Creator Partnerships, etc.) to execute successful campaigns
• Translate client objectives into actionable full-funnel marketing strategies, delivering measurable ROI
• Maintain and expand a strong network within the U.S. advertising and media ecosystem
• Report on sales pipeline, forecast accuracy, and campaign performance

• Wattpad is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Meet and Zoom