Local Advertising Account Executive - Denver

Axios is building a new category of local revenue generation and is hiring Local Market Builders to help scale Axios Local across key markets.

This is not a traditional Account Executive role. This is a foundational, in-market revenue leader responsible for building Axios' local advertising business from the ground up.

As the Local Market Builder, you will be the face of Axios in your city or region,responsible for developing deep relationships with local business leaders and converting those relationships into long-term advertising partnerships.

In this role, you will:

• Build and own a book of business from day one, leveraging existing relationships with local decision-makers
• Prospect, pitch, and close new local advertisers (restaurants, healthcare systems, law firms, real estate, financial services, dealerships, and more)
• Develop repeatable revenue streams through renewals and long-term partnerships
• Serve as the Axios brand ambassador in-market, attending events, building community presence, and collaborating with editorial teams
• Create and manage a high-volume pipeline of deals (typical deal size: $5K–$15K)
• Operate with a founder mindset,owning outcomes, testing approaches, and building momentum in-market

Ideal candidates will embody a collaborative spirit, revenue mindset, and passion for the Axios mission.

Requirements:

• 5–8+ years in sales, digital media, advertising, or related field
• Be deeply connected in your market and know how to turn relationships into revenue
• Proven ability to build and monetize a book of business
• Demonstrated success in closing new business and generating revenue from personal network

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + strong variable commission structure
• Uncapped earnings potential tied to revenue generation
• Early ramp support (non-recoverable draw)
• Additional incentives for new logo acquisition and early market traction
• 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”