Director, Client Partnerships (New & Growth)

Axios•Washington, DC

13d•$110,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Axios is seeking a Director, Client Partnerships to join their new & growth advertising team on the East Coast. This role reports to the Head of New & Growth Partnerships and is responsible for building Axios’ revenue through successful client partnerships with new and existing partners. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission, strong communication skills, the ability to understand partner business priorities, develop creative solutions, and a proven ability to generate leads. This is a high-energy role with a hunting mentality.

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
All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency.

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

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