Director, Client Partnerships (Advocacy & Public Affairs)

Axios is seeking a Director, Client Partnerships to join its growing advocacy and associations advertising team in DC. You will work with new and existing partners to build Axios' revenue through successful client partnerships, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with advocacy organizations, non-profits, and policy-driven entities.

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.

Requirements:

• 7+ years' experience in sales, media, or agencies
• Established relationships with key agencies and advocacy organizations
• Understanding of the advocacy landscape in Washington, D.C., with established relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in an outbound sales environment
• Understanding of digital media, online marketing technology, and Axios' competitive landscape
• 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
• Comfortable with a mix of outbound sales strategy as well as the nurturing of inbound leads and existing client relationships
• Track record of successfully hitting targets and quotas

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”
• 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