Account Executive, Primary

The Knot Worldwide; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Generous leave policies

Job summary

The Knot Worldwide is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue by engaging with wedding professionals nationwide. This fully remote role requires a commitment to peak business hours and a consultative approach to sales.

Ideal candidates have a competitive spirit and can effectively present to clients. The role offers a salary range of $37,000 to $53,000 and includes a range of benefits like medical and retirement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of exceeding performance targets.
• Comfortable making high-volume calls.
• Strong desire to learn and evolve.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet and exceed monthly quotas.
• Successfully navigate a sales pipeline from initial outreach to closing.
• Make a high volume of daily sales calls.

Skills

Excellent Phone Presence

Goal-Oriented

Persuasive Communicator

Competitive Spirit

Growth Mindset

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

WHAT WE DO MATTERS:

At The Knot Worldwide, we champion celebration - and that starts with celebrating our people. Our employees are passionate dreamers, thoughtful doers, and lifelong learners who power meaningful moments for millions around the world. We’re united by authentic connection, shared purpose, and a deep commitment to the global community we serve. Here, flexibility and belonging go hand in hand with high performance. Driven by our core values, we believe the best ideas come from empowered teams: those who consistently collaborate with intention to design solutions, spark ideas, and drive impact. Our people are at the heart of our success.

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE

• You have 6+ months of B2B inside sales experience.
• You have a background in media or advertising sales.
• You are proficient with Salesforce.com or similar CRM systems.

WORK MODEL

This role is fully remote and not tied to any specific office location. While there are no regular in‑office requirements, we encourage our remote team members to gather intentionally for key company and team events to stay connected and engaged.

COMPENSATION

Annual salary range: $37,000 – $53,000 USD.

Starting pay is determined based on a combination of factors which may include location/market, education, experience, skills, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, commissions, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.

BENEFITS

We also offer benefits to eligible employees including medical, dental, retirement, and generous leave policies.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.