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Account Executive, Primary

The Knot Worldwide, Indianapolis, IN, United States


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. 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.

The expected salary for this job requisition is $42,000‑$53,000. The salary is one component of TKWW's total rewards package. The role is eligible for other rewards such as health‑care insurance, a 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, and paid parental leave. This role is also eligible for variable compensation and/or performance bonuses.

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:

Comfortable making high-volume calls and has a natural ability to engage others.

Goal‑Oriented:

Extremely organized with a proven track record of exceeding performance targets.

Persuasive Communicator:

Brings confidence and enthusiasm when presenting to decision‑makers.

Competitive Spirit:

Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and brings high energy to every transaction.

Growth Mindset:

Naturally curious, passionate, and has a strong desire to learn and evolve.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE (BONUSES)

6+ months of B2B inside sales experience.

Background in media or advertising sales.

Proficiency 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.

Together@TKWW is our hybrid‑work approach, combining flexibility with meaningful opportunities to connect in person when needed.

EEO NOTICE 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.

PRIVACY NOTICE The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) processes your personal data to evaluate your application based on lawful grounds. Only the data strictly necessary for this purpose is collected. You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your data, and to object to certain uses. For more information, please consult our Privacy Policy. If you wish to file a complaint, you may contact the competent data protection authority.

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