Director, Advocacy Sales & Client Partnerships

AxiosWashington, DC, United States

5 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

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 Public Affairs.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in sales, partnerships, or business development within the advocacy, non-profit, or policy sectors.

Deep understanding of the advocacy landscape in Washington, D.C., with established relationships with key stakeholders.

Familiarity with digital media and online marketing technologies.

Proven track record of developing large advertising partnerships and managing a diverse portfolio of clients.

Exceptionally collaborative, both within your own team and cross-functionally

Willingness to travel and attend industry events and networking engagements

Growth mindset with hunger to constantly learn and improve your craft

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to develop strategic campaigns that align with partner objectives.

Comfortable with a mix of outbound sales strategy as well as the nurturing of inbound leads and existing client relationships

Ability to synthesize market feedback to inform product and strategy

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $95,000 - $105,000 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. Total compensation includes incremental variable compensation based on sales territory, contingent upon the successful achievement of predetermined sales targets.

What Axios brings to the table

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

Annual learning and development stipend

$100 monthly work-from-home stipend

Tele-mental health services through Headspace

Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate

Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility

Access to the Axios “Family Fund” to request financial support in hardship or emergencies

Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers

Virtual company-sponsored social events

A strong and positive work environment and a commitment to open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Axios is an equal-opportunity employer 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, 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.

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