Full-Time

WEBTOON] Account Executive

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Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content sharing

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$65k - $80kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Remote position based in New York or Chicago.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • A minimum of 3 years in sales, preferably within the digital advertising space.
  • Experience managing relationships with existing and potential advertisers, overseeing the sales life cycle from initial contact to contract execution.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for cultivating and developing client relationships across key verticals (Gaming, Entertainment, QSR, 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.
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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

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. The platform operates on a 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. Wattpad 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. Wattpad's goal 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

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for short-form content aligns with Wattpad's Tap product offering.
  • Popularity of webcomics and webnovels expands Wattpad's content and partnership opportunities.
  • Growing interest in diverse content allows Wattpad to promote underrepresented voices.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover, including Aron Levitz's appointment, may lead to leadership instability.
  • Wattpad's ban in Turkey could impact its user base and content creators.
  • Integration with WEBTOON may divert resources from Wattpad's core storytelling platform.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad connects 90 million global readers and writers through its storytelling platform.
  • Wattpad Studios adapts popular stories into films, TV series, and books.
  • Wattpad Books publishes digital stories, supporting diverse voices in traditional publishing.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Full health benefits

Career development & mentorship opportunities

RRSP matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible hours