Strategic Account Executive

Responsibilities

• Own a book of business spanning senior advertiser and agency relationships with accountability for revenue growth and retention
• Drive revenue growth through traditional media executions and bespoke custom partnership opportunities
• Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for clients, designing integrated programs mapped to business objectives
• Build executive-level relationships with decision makers and budget holders
• Architect multi-product, multi-year commercial media partnerships using premium content, data, and emerging ad products
• Lead cross-functional teams including Integrated Marketing, Editorial, Data, and Product
• Identify and pursue net-new revenue opportunities within existing accounts and territories
• Translate client feedback and market trends into actionable recommendations for internal teams
• Lead the development of high-stakes proposals, RFP responses, and joint business plans
• Own revenue forecasting and pipeline strategy

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in digital media, advertising sales, or consultative B2B sales
• Background at a leading publisher, media company, or technology/social media platform
• Proven track record of building executive-level client relationships and driving revenue expansion
• Deep fluency in the digital advertising landscape, including programmatic and data-driven targeting
• Experience managing pipelines in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bridal, baby, or lifestyle categories

About the Company

At The Knot Worldwide, we champion celebration by powering meaningful moments for millions around the world through our portfolio of iconic brands.