[Wattpad] Account Executive

WEBTOON Entertainment • Los Angeles, CA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wattpad is seeking a highly driven, results-oriented Digital Sales Account Executive to join its growing Direct Sales team. This role is ideal for a hunter-style seller with a proven track record of identifying, pitching, and closing brand partnerships. The Account Executive 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. Wattpad is a leading global webnovel platform and part of WEBTOON Entertainment, which has approximately 155 million monthly active users across its platforms.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Brings energy, persistence, and curiosity to every client interaction.
• Thinks beyond impressions — understands culture, fandom, and storytelling as marketing tools.
• Balances creativity with data-driven strategy.
• Is eager to grow with a fast-evolving entertainment and media platform.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees