Director, Client Partnerships (New & Growth)
About The Position
Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a Director, Client Partnerships to join our new & growth advertising team on the East Coast! In this role, you will report to the Head of New & Growth Partnerships and work with new and existing partners to build Axios’ revenue through successful client partnerships. Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission. This is a high-energy role with a hunting mentality that requires superior communication skills, ruthless prioritization, an ability to understand partner business priorities and develop creative solutions, and a proven ability to generate leads.
Requirements
- 7+ 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
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills and the willingness to proactively partner with Axios Brand Studio and the events team
- Willingness to travel and attend social events and engagements representing Axios
- 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
Responsibilities
- Be a key player on the Client Partnerships team and a brand ambassador for Axios
- Establish new relationships for Axios’ Core Media team, and proactively network across the market and create new opportunities for our company
- Develop and maintain trusted, strategic relationships with agency and client partners to expand Axios' footprint within your category
- Actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency
- Integrate AI into daily workflows
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”
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
