Axios is a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating, and shareable ways possible. Backed by Greycroft.
About the role
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 advocacy and associations advertising team in DC and will report to the Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs.
What they're looking for
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with advocacy groups, non-profits, policy organizations, and related agencies and stakeholders
- Act as a brand ambassador for Axios, representing the company at events and within the advocacy community
- Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities to drive revenue and expand Axios's presence in the advocacy space
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure the successful execution of partnership initiatives
- 7+ years’ experience in sales, specifically in the digital media/news industry
- Established relationships with key agencies and advocacy organizations
More about this role
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 advocacy and associations advertising team in DC and will report to the Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs.
Why it matters: In this role, you will work with new and existing partners to build Axios’ revenue through successful client partnerships, with a focus on building and nurturing relationships with advocacy organizations, non-profits, and policy-driven entities to expand Axios's impact in the advocacy sector.
Go Deeper: 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. In this role you’ll:
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with advocacy groups, non-profits, policy organizations, and related agencies and stakeholders.
- Act as a brand ambassador for Axios, representing the company at...
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