Local Advertising Account Executive

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

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

Required qualifications

5-8+ years of experience in sales, digital media, advertising, or a related field
Strong existing network and connections 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 connections
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong hunter mentality and comfort in ambiguity