Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. They are hiring an Associate Director, Client Partnerships to work with new and existing partners to build revenue through successful client partnerships. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for Axios' mission, along with experience in sales within the digital media/news industry.
Responsibilities
- Work with new and existing partners to build Axios’ revenue through successful client partnerships
- Embark on a high-energy role with a hunting mentality that requires superior communication skills and ruthless prioritization
- Understand partner business priorities and develop creative solutions
- Generate leads and nurture inbound leads and existing client relationships
Skills
- 5+ years' 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
- Exceptionally collaborative, both within your own team and cross-functionally
- Willingness to travel and attend social events and engagements
- Growth mindset with hunger to constantly learn and improve your craft
- Comfortable with a mix of outbound sales strategy as well as the nurturing of inbound leads and existing client relationships
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- One mental health day per quarter
- Annual learning and development stipend
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services through Headspace
- OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
- Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
- Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
- Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- A strong and positive work environment
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Company Overview
We are a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating and shareable ways possible. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.axios.com.