Axios Associate Director, Local Client Partnerships at Axios responsible for accelerating revenue growth through new partner acquisition and account expansion in local markets. Role includes building pipeline and leading full sales cycle.
Responsibilities
Own and grow a local territory by developing and executing a clear outbound sales strategy, with a focus on net-new revenue and category expansion
Build and maintain a robust pipeline through consistent prospecting, networking, and market engagement
Identify, prioritize, and win new business with local and regional advertisers, leading the full sales cycle from outreach to close
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission. This position requires the following:
5+ years’ experience in sales, specifically in the digital media/news industry, with a strong emphasis on outbound/new business development
Proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets, particularly through new logo acquisition
Strong presence and confidence in selling to senior decision-makers
Experience developing territory or category-level sales strategies
Understanding of digital media, online marketing technology, and Axios’ competitive landscape
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to lead deal execution across internal teams
Existing relationships within local/regional advertiser and agency ecosystems preferred
Highly motivated, resilient, and energized by prospecting and closing
Qualification
5+ years experience in salesWillingness to travel
Required
5+ years experience in sales, specifically digital media/news industry
Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets
Strong presence selling to senior decision-makers
Experience developing territory or category-level sales strategies
Understanding of digital media and Axios’ competitive landscape
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Willingness to travel
Preferred
Existing relationships within local/regional advertiser and agency ecosystems