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Local Advertising Executive

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Building a local advertising business from the ground up, the full-time Local Advertising Executive will leverage existing relationships to prospect, pitch, and close new local advertisers while serving as the brand ambassador in their market.
Key responsibilities

Develop and manage a book of business by converting local relationships into advertising partnerships
Prospect and close new local advertisers across various industries, creating repeatable revenue streams
Attend community events and collaborate with editorial teams to enhance Axios' presence and brand recognition

Required qualifications

5-8+ years of experience in sales, digital media, advertising, or a related field
Strong network and relationships with local advertisers, agencies, or business leaders
Proven ability to build and monetize a book of business
Demonstrated success in closing new business and generating revenue from personal networks
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias toward action and relationship building