Full-Time

Account Executive

Updated on 11/26/2024

Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content sharing

Social Impact
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$65k - $80kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence 2 times a week.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Experience in a digital marketing or digital advertisement industries (including Media-buying agencies, Publishers)
  • An outgoing personality, coupled with an unwavering determination to close new business.
  • Understanding of US digital advertising market trends.
  • Excellent communication/presentation skills both in large and small groups.
  • Proven track record of proactively pursuing new business opportunities with brands and agencies, driven by an unwavering commitment to securing IOs.
  • Ability to retain and expand business with existing clients.
  • Extensive network of advertising decision makers.
  • Established relationships with top marketing decision makers at brands and agencies.
  • Proven track record of delivering revenue results and significantly contributing to business growth.
  • Experience in ad-sales job at a major ad-tech company or other content/entertainment service.
  • Experience managing advertisers throughout the funnel with a deep understanding of their challenges and objectives.
  • Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong thinker who can build a compelling business case.
  • Fan of WEBTOON or web-comic.
  • Korean language skills
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for cultivating and developing client relationships across key verticals (Gaming, Entertainment, QRS, Retail and Beauty) serving as a trusted partner to senior marketers and agencies.
  • Forge connections with key stakeholders in media-buying agencies and Brands across the US.
  • Create consultative sales presentations using market trends and client research.
  • Provide client feedback on media decks and other sales-related documents.
  • Take lead in responding to RFPs.
  • Become an expert in WEBTOON’s advertising solutions including Standard Display, Offer-Wall, and Custom Content Integrations content ads.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including Content and Creator teams, to efficiently drive revenue growth among both new and existing customers.
  • Report on sales actions and performance to the HQ GW Ads team in Korea on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Manage time zone differences for regular communication with Korean teams during late afternoon and early evening hours.
  • Embrace a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence two days a week.
  • Based in Los Angeles, willing to travel for business purposes (with at least two business trips per year).
  • Attend industry events and conferences to network and grow industry knowledge.

Wattpad connects a global community of 90 million readers and writers through storytelling. It provides a digital platform where users can create, share, and discover stories. Writers can showcase their work, while readers can find new and engaging content. Wattpad operates on a multifaceted business model that includes advertising, premium subscriptions, and content monetization. Users can access a free version supported by ads or choose a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and extra features. The platform also partners with entertainment companies to adapt popular stories into books, movies, and TV series through Wattpad Studios, allowing writers to reach wider audiences. Additionally, Wattpad Books publishes popular stories from the platform, helping writers transition from digital to traditional publishing. The goal of Wattpad is to support diverse voices and foster original storytelling in the digital content and entertainment market.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$114.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wattpad's partnerships with entertainment companies through Wattpad Studios offer writers the chance to see their stories adapted into books, movies, and TV series, providing significant exposure and potential financial success.
  • The platform's premium subscription model offers a steady revenue stream while enhancing user experience with ad-free browsing and additional features.
  • Wattpad's global reach and diverse user base provide a rich environment for cultural exchange and the discovery of unique, original stories.

What critics are saying

  • Recent layoffs and access restrictions in countries like Turkey could impact Wattpad's user base and overall growth.
  • The competitive landscape of digital storytelling and content platforms requires constant innovation to maintain user engagement and market share.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad uniquely combines social storytelling with content monetization, offering writers a platform to showcase their work and potentially transition to traditional publishing or screen adaptations.
  • The platform's global community of 90 million users provides a vast audience for writers, distinguishing it from smaller, niche storytelling platforms.
  • Wattpad Studios and Wattpad Books create additional revenue streams and opportunities for writers, setting it apart from competitors who may not offer such comprehensive content adaptation services.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Full health benefits

Career development & mentorship opportunities

RRSP matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible hours