Wattpad

Digital Sales Account Executive

Wattpad

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los Angeles • California • United States

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Salary

💰 CA$95,000 - CA$125,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
  • Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental
  • Your own health/wellness account to spend each year
  • RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA)
  • Generous vacation and Maternity/Parental leave top-up program
  • Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family
  • Work from almost anywhere in the world for part of the year
  • Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
digital media salesbrand partnershipsintegrated marketingcreative marketing solutionsfull-funnel marketing strategiessales pipeline managementcampaign performance reporting
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsnegotiation skillsself-motivatedresilientpassionate about sales goals
Certifications
Bachelor's degree