Senior Associate of New & Growth Business, Axios

$46.2-58.1k

Total compensation offered for this role includes a sales incentive component, which is contingent upon the successful achievement of predetermined sales targets

GSuite

Outreach

Junior and Mid level

Remote from US

More information about location

News media company

Job no longer available

News media company

501-1000 employees

B2CPublishingContentDigital MediaMobile

Job no longer available

$46.2-58.1k

Total compensation offered for this role includes a sales incentive component, which is contingent upon the successful achievement of predetermined sales targets

GSuite

Outreach

Junior and Mid level

Remote from US

More information about location

501-1000 employees

B2CPublishingContentDigital MediaMobile

Company mission

To get you smarter, faster on what matters.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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
Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission
2-3+ years experience in customer or client services
Understanding of how key relationships with agencies and brands function
Experience managing top-of-funnel sales pipelines including researching, prospecting new business leads, outbound outreach, and organizing inbound interest
Knowledge of digital media, online marketing technology, and Axios’ competitive landscape
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively across internal teams within Axios
Detail-oriented with strong time management skills and an ability to prioritize effectively
Prior experience using CRM software to manage sales processes and pipelines
Knowledge of G-Suite tools a plus

What the job involves

Be a key player on the Client Partnerships team and a brand ambassador for Axios
Manage new and existing relationships for Axios’ Core Media team, proactively network with new and growing partners to create new opportunities for our company
Develop and maintain trusted, strategic relationships with agency and client partners to expand Axios' footprint

Our take

Axios is a digital news site covering business, tech, politics, and media trends, with a focus on smart and efficient coverage. Much like rival comparable sites The Economist and Politico, it’s also diversified its media to include podcasts, newsletters, and a mobile app. Whilst it remains a major national and international news outlet, it’s also pursuing a new avenue to help shore up its position: local news.

Local news outlets have been in sharp decline over recent years: it’s too costly, with too little revenue. Axios’ plan is to opt instead for local newsletters. They’re highly advertiser-friendly, and the model itself is exceptionally scalable. So Axios may succeed where traditional efforts by other outlets like The Huffington Post (and countless local outfits) have failed.

Axios was previously held up as an exception to the mergers and acquisitions that other news outlets were enduring to weather the decline of print media. However, in order to fund the expansion into local news, Axios has been acquired by the global conglomerate (and previous investor in the company) Cox Enterprises. This is good news - Cox Enterprises owns and protects local newspapers in Ohio, and looks set to be a hands-off and values-aligned new Axios owner. In 2025, it was announced that OpenAI would be funding Axios's expansion into new US territories, suggesting even more growth on the horizon.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

60% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.8)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Dec 2019

$27m

SERIES C

Nov 2017

$20m

SERIES B

Total funding: $57m

Company 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”, 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

Company HQ

Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA

Leadership

Jim VandeHei

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously a Reporter for the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, they then went on to found Politico and serve a decade as its CEO.

Mike Allen

(Co-Founder & Executive Editor)

Spent nearly a decade as Politico's Chief White House correspondent before co-founding Axios in 2016.

Roy Schwartz

(Co-Founder & President)

CEO of Axios HQ. Spent time as a partner at The Gallup Organization, then as VP and ultimately CRO of Politico.

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