Advertising Sales Executive
About The Position
Legis1 (legis1.com) is an AI-driven news, data, and analytics platform covering Congress, lobbying, and the legislative process, serving Capitol Hill and the government affairs community. AllCiv (allciv.com) is our nonpartisan civic platform covering national, state, and local communities. Together, the two brands reach decision-makers and engaged citizens across the US. We are hiring a quota-carrying, senior individual contributor to build and scale advertising and sponsorship revenue across the full portfolio — one mandate, two brands: Legis1 and AllCiv. You will own the full sales cycle: sourcing high-value advertisers, designing integrated media programs spanning digital, sponsored content, newsletters, events, and data-driven offerings, and closing deals that deliver measurable results.
Requirements
- 5+ years of direct advertising or media sales experience (B2B preferred) with a track record of quota attainment on complex, multi-channel deals
- Experience selling into government affairs/public policy/lobbying, healthcare/life sciences, financial services, or other regulated industries
- Hunter profile: strong prospecting and industry connections, as well as ability to build and sell strategic media programs
- Experience with email/newsletter, web, and mobile advertising
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), forecasting, and pipeline hygiene; strong written communication and executive-level proposals
- Experience working with corporations that want to get their message in front of legislators, government leaders, and engaged voters.
Nice To Haves
- Existing advertiser and agency network strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Source, qualify, and close net-new advertising and sponsorship revenue across Legis1 and AllCiv
- Design integrated media programs aligned to client KPIs
- Sell directly to senior stakeholders (CMOs, heads of public affairs, government relations, brand) and media agencies; lead negotiations through contract and close
- Coordinate with marketing, product, and editorial teams on campaign delivery; own client outcomes, renewals, upsells, and cross-sells
- Develop high-value verticals — government affairs, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, advocacy — and represent both brands at industry events
- Feed market intelligence back into product, packaging, and go-to-market strategy
Benefits
- Paid comprehensive health insurance with dental and vision
- 401(k) with company matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
