Full-Time

WEBTOON] Account Executive

Updated on 2/21/2025

Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content sharing

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$65k - $80kAnnually

Mid

Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence two days a week.

Category
Enterprise Sales
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales

You match the following Wattpad's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
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. 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. Wattpad's goal is to support diverse voices and foster original storytelling in the digital content and entertainment market.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$114.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for short-form content aligns with Wattpad's Tap product offering.
  • Growing popularity of webcomics presents expansion opportunities for Wattpad in Asian markets.
  • OTT platforms' need for original content drives partnerships for Wattpad Studios adaptations.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover may lead to instability in leadership and strategic direction.
  • Platform's ban in Turkey could impact user growth and global engagement metrics.
  • Departure of former CFO Dan Budlovsky could disrupt financial planning and stability.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad connects 90 million global readers and writers through a unique storytelling platform.
  • Wattpad Studios adapts popular stories into books, movies, and TV series, expanding reach.
  • Wattpad Books publishes platform 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

Company News

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World Screen
Nov 8th, 2024
Wattpad Elevates Aron Levitz

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SpaceQ
Aug 6th, 2024
Dan Budlovsky Named As New Chief Financial Officer for Kepler Communications

Budlovsky joins Kepler from Wattpad, a storytelling platform where he was also the CFO nearly seven years.