Account Executive, Designer Advertising

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Salary: $80k - $90k CAD<br /><p>About Us:</p><p>Dribbble is the leading platform to discover world-class designers, browse their design work, and purchase the services they offer. We&#39;re on a mission to help professional designers earn a living doing work they take pride in.</p><p><br /></p><p>With most jobs, you have to pick between having a huge impact on the organization (small team) or having a huge impact on the world (big product). At Dribbble, you get to do both as part of a lean, laser-focused team that&#39;s responsible for one of the world&#39;s most popular websites.</p><p><br /></p><p>Were a fully remote team. We know firsthand that people can do their best work - and inspire others to do the same - no matter where they&#39;re located as long as they have the freedom to be open, honest, and their authentic selves with each other.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>About the role:</p><p>Were looking for a curious, driven Account Executive to help fuel the growth of Dribbbles Designer Advertising business. Youll help designers promote themselves, their work and their services to reach new clients and opportunities on Dribbble. This role is all about connecting with our creative community, understanding what inspires them, and helping them shine. Working with our sales and product team, youll build authentic relationships and deliver thoughtful, results-driven campaigns that support designers success.</p><p><br /></p><p>Designer Advertising at Dribbble is a world of its own. Youll be talking to the creators behind the work the designers who live and breathe the craft every day. You know the design space, enjoy working with creatives, and thrive on turning conversations into opportunities.</p><p><br /></p><p>As an Account Executive, you&#39;ll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Running proactive outbound campaigns. Identify and engage new advertisers while strengthening relationships with returning partners to meet and exceed goals.</li><li>Driving revenue growth through authentic partnerships. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of designer advertisers, helping them promote their work and grow their creative businesses on Dribbble.</li><li>Selling and optimize designer ad inventory. Strategically manage and sell Dribbbles display ads and sponsorship placements to ensure great results for our community and strong revenue performance.</li><li>Collaborating across teams for seamless execution. Work closely with sales and product teams to deliver high-quality campaigns that align with partner goals and the Dribbble experience.</li><li>Cultivating trusted community relationships. Build lasting connections across the design world and become a trusted partner who champions creativity and opportunity.<br /></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>We&#39;re looking for:</p><ul><li>Relevant experience. You have hands-on experience in digital or display ad sales and a strong understanding of creative communities. Youre comfortable using CRM tools like Pipedrive, and you know how to turn marketing strategy and insights into meaningful outcomes for designers and advertisers.</li><li>A proven track record. Youve successfully built and managed pipelines, partnered closely with designers or creative professionals, and helped them promote their work in ways that drive real growth and visibility.</li><li>Exceptional communication and relationship skills. You know how to connect with creatives, listen with empathy, and build trust through thoughtful conversations. You care about long-term relationships and know how to make every interaction feel genuine and collaborative.</li><li>A passion for design and the creative community. Youre energized by helping designers succeed and are excited to work in a space where creativity and business intersect. You understand the design world and love being part of a team that celebrates it.</li><li>Authenticity. You approach your work without ego and focus on the success of the team.</li><li>Comfortable carrying a quota. Youre comfortable working towards and exceeding goals that align with your responsibilities and are motivated by success.</li><li>Strong time management and organizational skills.You are experienced in utilizing CRM tools to optimize sales processes, pipelines, and forecast tracking.<br /></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>At Dribbble, youll join a diverse team dedicated to learning, teaching, and growing; as individuals, as a team, as a business, and as a community. As a workplace, we pride ourselves on doing right by our employees, and have a benefits package that makes being a part of the Dribbble team a dream job and something to be really proud of:</p><ul><li>100% remote: so you can work where you feel most comfortable and inspired.</li><li>Stay healthy: generous medical and dental for both you and your dependents.</li><li>Relax and unwind: with plenty of paid vacation, and paid sick time for when you need it.</li><li>Paid volunteer days: for you to spend giving back to non <span >profits/organizations</span> that are important to you.</li><li>Celebrate: we observe both US and Canadian holidays - and a whole week of rest in December.</li><li>Family leave: Paid time off for when your family grows.</li><li>Save up: put pre-tax savings into a 401k/RRSP - well match a portion of your contributions.</li><li>Fitness fund: to help you feel your very best.</li><li>Equipment fund: so you can deck out your home office.</li><li>Monthly coffee budget: Grab that latte - its on us.</li><li>Hang out: we get together at least once a year for some in-person face time.</li><li>Pro tools: MacBook Pro (or Air) and all the tools you need to do a great job.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Dribbble has shared the base salary range that, in good faith, we expect to offer applicants for this role at the time of posting. The final offer will depend on a mix of factors such as your experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, and our current business needs.</p><p><br /></p><p>ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE<br /></p><ul><li>$80,000 - $90,000 CAD</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>At Dribbble, compensation is about more than just a salary. Were proud to offer a well-rounded package that supports your life and growth, including 100% remote work, three weeks of vacation to start, ten days of paid sick time each year, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and a retirement plan with matching for regular full-time employees.</p><p><br /></p><p>We believe in creating an environment where people can do their best work, feel supported, and grow both personally and professionally.</p><p><br /></p></p></p>