Account Executive, Venue

The Venue Account Executive is responsible for hitting monthly sales goals by engaging with wedding professionals in our Venue and Catering categories across the United States. Using a high-volume cold calling approach and a consultative sales process, the role builds rapport with business owners to advise them on industry trends and how to scale their brands through The Knot and WeddingWire’s premium advertising platforms.

Responsibilities

Execute high-volume outreach through consistent, high-volume sales calls to identify and engage decision-makers; Manage complex pipelines from initial prospect identification to close; Build and maintain strong phone rapport to uncover prospect needs and deliver presentations highlighting platforms' ROI; Consistently meet and exceed monthly revenue quotas by closing new business deals; Proactively follow up with potential clients to negotiate contracts and maximize profit margins; Organize workday efficiently, ensuring interactions and opportunities are tracked in Salesforce; Work independently to hit personal targets while contributing to team success

Requirements

2+ years of full sales cycle experience; B2B and high-volume sales experience preferred; Strong skills in identifying trends, understanding challenges, and proposing data-backed solutions; Confidence and enthusiasm when presenting to decision-makers, backed by excellent verbal and written skills; Proven ability to deliver client-focused solutions and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and competitive environment; Ability to work independently and manage a structured 40-hour work week effectively; Experience with Salesforce.com or another CRM system; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Nice to have

B2B and high-volume sales experience preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

Medical; dental; retirement; generous leave policies; physical and mental wellness; flexible time off