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Director, Client Partnerships

New York, NY

The big picture: 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 growing advertising team in New York!

Why it matters: In this role you will work with new and existing partners to build Axios’ revenue through successful client partnerships.

Zoom in: 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. In this role you’ll:

Be a key player on the Client Partnerships team and a brand ambassador for Axios
Manage large existing 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

Details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission. This position requires the following:

5+ years’ experience in sales, specifically in the digital media/news industry
Established relationships with key agencies and brands
In-depth knowledge of digital media, online marketing technology, and Axios’ competitive landscape
Comfortable with a mix of outbound sales strategy as well as the nurturing of inbound leads and existing client relationships
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills and the willingness to proactively partner with Axios Brand Studio and events team

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

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $95,000 - $125,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other bonus 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

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.