Carolyn Mantone (She/Her)
About Carolyn Mantone (She/Her)
Carolyn Mantone is a Senior Regional Sales Director and Local Publisher at The Knot Worldwide, where she has worked since 2000. She has a strong background in digital advertising, consistently achieving significant growth and managing a large sales team.
Work at The Knot Worldwide
Carolyn Mantone has held the position of Senior Regional Sales Director and Local Publisher at The Knot Worldwide since 2019. In this role, she manages a leadership sales team that includes five Associate Directors and 70 Account Managers and Account Executives. Mantone is responsible for overseeing annual revenues that exceed $200 million in digital sales. She has played a significant role in the integration of The Knot and WeddingWire, contributing to the establishment of The Knot Worldwide. Her efforts have consistently resulted in growth margins of over 20% each year across digital advertising platforms.
Previous Experience at Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Prior to her current role, Carolyn Mantone worked at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune from 1996 to 2000 as Team Leader in the Management Retail Department. During her four years at the publication, she developed skills in team leadership and retail management, which have contributed to her success in subsequent roles in the media and advertising sectors.
Education and Expertise
Carolyn Mantone studied at Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and English. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in communication and marketing strategies, which she applies in her current role at The Knot Worldwide. Mantone's expertise includes digital sales management, team leadership, and customer journey optimization.
Community Involvement
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Carolyn Mantone serves on the board of the largest nonprofit foundation in her area. In this capacity, she drives donations and supports initiatives for over 40 organizations. Her involvement in the nonprofit sector reflects her commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.