or apply directly on Axios's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Axios's roles stay open a median of 41 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Axios's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axios
- high 16 stale, 0 reposted of 32 open
- Hiring momentum
- 40 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axios's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axios.
About this role
The Associate Director for Local Client Partnerships at Axios is responsible for driving revenue growth in local markets through new partner acquisition and account expansion. This role involves developing and executing outbound sales strategies, building a robust sales pipeline, and leading the full sales cycle from outreach to closing deals with local and regional advertisers. The position requires strong commercial instincts and the ability to work collaboratively across teams while embodying an entrepreneurial spirit.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axios as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years’ experience in sales, specifically in the digital media/news industry
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets through new logo acquisition
- Strong presence and confidence in selling to senior decision-makers
- Experience developing territory or category-level sales strategies
- Understanding of digital media, online marketing technology, and Axios’ competitive landscape
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Existing relationships within local/regional advertiser and agency ecosystems
What you get
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Worth weighing
- Starting salary range is $66,000 - $87,000, which varies by location and experience
- Total compensation includes variable compensation based on sales performance
- Role requires active development of AI literacy and use of AI tools in daily workflows
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Listed by Axios on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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