Account Executive New Business, Italian Market

theknotworldwide

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Barcelona · Spain

Posted Jan 22, 2026

Contract
Hybrid
New Business

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Job description

ABOUT US

In more than ten countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide champions the power of celebration. Our global family of brands provide best-in-class products, services and content to take celebration planning from inspiration to action. At the core of our business is our industry-leading global online wedding Vendor Marketplace, connecting couples with local wedding professionals and a comprehensive suite of personalized wedding websites, planning tools, invitations, and registry services that make wedding planning easier for couples around the globe. Each year, we connect more than 4.5 million users with around 900,000 global small businesses through our Vendor Marketplace.

LIFE AT TKWW

At The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. Each year, we help millions of couples around the world celebrate life’s most meaningful moments, while also helping hundreds of thousands of global small business owners get discovered and scale. Life here means working alongside a team that cares deeply, not just about the work you do, but about the life you live. We prioritize employee well-being and development through meaningful opportunities for growth, and we celebrate milestones and wins in a big way. After all, celebrations are what we do best.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND THE TEAM:

We are a team of 80 Sales Representatives who love sales. We provide extensive training and professional development opportunities for significant career growth. This is not just a sales role—it is a consultative position where you will act as a trusted advisor to vendors. As a leading marketplace in the wedding sector, we are the go-to reference for businesses operating in this industry. This allows us to take a consultative sales approach, not only advising clients with personalized campaigns but also training them in marketing and sales strategies to help them grow their business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acquisition of new clients: Acquisition of new clients already present on the platform in a free format, to whom we offer upselling to premium. Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted outreach and relationship-building.
Management and expansion of the assigned client portfolio
Training and consulting for clients: Provide guidance and support to clients, helping them understand and leverage products/services to meet their business needs.
Manage outbound sales activities: Conduct cold calling and prospecting activities to identify and engage new clients, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of the full sales cycle.
Manager inbound leads: Reach out to clients interested in learning more about our premium services guiding them through the benefits and opportunities available.
Full sales cycle knowledge: Navigate the entire sales process from lead generation, qualification to closing.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:

Minimum 2 years of experience in sales and B2B client management (new business development, client retention, and account management)
Strong commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills
Excellent listening and communication abilities
Highly results-oriented, determined, and team-driven
A strong passion for sales and a proactive approach to feedback and continuous improvement
Ability to work in multicultural, structured, and dynamic environments
Native-level Italian and fluent English proficiency

BENEFITS:

Hybrid working
Private health insurance paid by the company
Access to a laptop and mobile phone as a work tool
Tax relief options for Ticket Restaurant, Ticket Transportation, and Daycare.
Development tools: TKWW University and Udemy courses
TYPS: easy APP to ask for salary advance payments in 48h
Referral program
Getting married or having a baby? We have a gift for you!
On demand mental health assistance

WORK MODEL:

This role is Together@TKWW-eligible and based near one of our office hubs. You’ll be expected to work in the office two days a week as part of our hybrid work model.

#LI-Hybrid #professional-track

AI FLUENCY

At TKWW, AI is a tool that helps our teams work smarter, move faster, and spend more time on the work that matters most. We expect every employee, in every role, to build fluency with the AI tools relevant to their work, use them thoughtfully and with sound judgment, and bring curiosity as these tools keep evolving. This isn't about replacing our people's expertise — it's about equipping every employee to use AI to raise the bar on the work we do together.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:

Commit to our customers: You act as one team on behalf of our customers. You lead with head and heart, and build what matters for life's most meaningful moments.
Raise the bar: You define "great" and work backwards. You don't just accept how it's been done, but boldly define how it should be. You are unafraid to innovate, learn, and keep moving forward toward our shared vision.
Be all in: You believe in our mission and take ownership of your work. You debate openly to reach the best outcomes, speaking with clarity and care, embracing diverse perspectives, then commit fully.
Celebrate impact: You measure success by the outcomes you create. You hold yourself accountable to delivering value, while recognizing progress and the lessons learned along the way. You love to win, together.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:

We provide meaningful, high-impact benefits designed to support the holistic well-being of our diverse workforce and help our people thrive both professionally and personally. From physical and mental wellness to flexible time off our programs are built around the moments that matter most.

TOGETHER@TKWW: OUR APPROCH TO HYBRID WORK

Together@TKWW is designed to support how we work best: combining the flexibility we value with meaningful opportunities to connect in person. Whether a role is Together@TKWW-eligible or not, we believe in purposeful moments to come together, build strong relationships, and drive bold ideas forward.

For Together@TKWW-eligible roles, this includes regular in-office time to foster collaboration and connection.
For roles not eligible for in-office expectations, we support connection through virtual collaboration and intentional gatherings.

To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England and New York, NY.

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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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