Director, Client Partnerships (New & Growth)

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Full-time
Senior
Sales and Business Development
Axios

Axios

Axios is a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis with smart brevity on an innovative mobile platform.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2017
$30M raised

Description

  • Serve as a key member of the Client Partnerships team and represent Axios as a brand ambassador.
  • Build new relationships for Axios’ Core Media team and create new business opportunities through proactive networking.
  • Develop and maintain trusted, strategic relationships with agency and client partners.
  • Expand Axios’ footprint within assigned categories through partnership development.
  • Generate leads and drive outbound sales activity.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Axios Brand Studio and the events team.
  • Nurture inbound leads and existing client relationships.
  • Represent Axios at social events and industry engagements.
  • Understand partner business priorities and develop creative solutions that support revenue growth.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in sales, specifically in the digital media/news industry.
  • Established relationships with key agencies and brands.
  • Experience in an outbound sales environment.
  • Understanding of digital media, online marketing technology, and Axios’ competitive landscape.
  • Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills and willingness to partner with Axios Brand Studio and the events team.
  • Willingness to travel and attend social events and engagements representing Axios.
  • Growth mindset with a strong desire to learn and improve.
  • Comfort with both outbound sales strategy and nurturing inbound leads and existing client relationships.
  • Ability to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to improve productivity, creativity, and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Starting base salary of $110,000–$130,000, plus variable compensation tied to sales targets.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Robust PPO and high-deductible health insurance options, plus dental and vision coverage.
  • Employer HSA contribution for the high-deductible health plan option.
  • Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave and generous vacation policy with holidays.
  • One mental health day per quarter and tele-mental health services through Headspace.
  • Annual learning and development stipend and a $100 monthly work-from-home stipend.
  • Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility.

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