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, you will build 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. The Venue category requires a high level of sales maturity and the ability to navigate a longer, more complex sales cycle. Because high-impact outreach and client consultations happen when wedding professionals are most active, success in this role requires a dedicated 40-hour-per-week commitment during our standard business hours of 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EST.

Responsibilities

Execute high-volume outreach through consistent, high-volume sales calls to identify and engage decision-makers; Navigate a diverse and longer sales process from initial prospect identification to close; Build and maintain strong phone rapport to uncover prospect needs and deliver presentations highlighting platform 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 and track interactions and opportunities in Salesforce; Work independently to hit personal targets while contributing to broader team success

Requirements

At least 2 years of full sales cycle B2B experience; 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

Nice to have

Inside phone sales; Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Retirement; Generous leave policies; Flexible time off; Physical and mental wellness; Meaningful opportunities for growth