Account Executive

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Remote
75K-87K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Digital Media • News + Entertainment • Other
The Role
The Account Executive will grow Axios Locals’ revenue by managing new and existing partner relationships, utilizing products such as native content and email marketing. Responsibilities include networking in local markets, developing strategic relationships, and generating leads. The role demands strong communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and familiarity with digital media.
Summary Generated by Built In

The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring an Account Executive to join our growing advertising team on the east coast!

Why it matters: The Account Executive will work with new and existing partners to grow Axios Locals’ revenue through a variety of products ranging from native content, email marketing and events. You will act as a brand ambassador for certain Axios Local markets and proactively network across those markets and create new opportunities. You will develop and maintain trusted, strategic relationships with local agencies and client partners.

Go deeper: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission. This is a high-energy role that requires superior communication skills, an ability to understand partner business priorities and develop creative solutions, and a proven ability to generate leads. Ideal candidates will also have the following skills:

  • 5+ years’ experience in sales, specifically in the digital media/news industry 
  • Strong track record in growing existing book of business while also developing new business for local advertising or digital media clients
  • Relationships/familiarity with the local/regional advertisers and agencies in their assigned territory
  • Comfortable with a mix of outbound sales strategy as well as the nurturing of inbound leads and existing client relationships
  • Knowledge of digital media, online marketing technology, and Axios’ competitive landscape
  • Highly collaborative with a proven track record of forming strong working relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels  
  • Willingness to travel and attend social events and engagements during evening hours Intangibles: 
    • aggressive and positive mentality
    • ability to overcome hurdles and solve problems 
    • all while being a good human being

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $75,000 - $87,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits.

Note that the total compensation offered for this role includes a sales incentive component, which is contingent upon the successful achievement of predetermined sales targets.


What Axios brings to the table besides salary:

  • 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Top Skills

Digital Media,Online Marketing
The Company
New York, NY
510 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

We are a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating and shareable ways possible. We offer a mix of original and smartly narrated coverage of media trends, tech, business and politics with expertise, voice AND smart brevity — on a new and innovative mobile platform. At Axios — the Greek word for worthy — we provide only content worthy of people's time, attention and trust.

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