Local Advertising Account Executive

Axios

Atlanta, GA, United States
Base: $60,000 annually; variable: uncapped commiss...
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5-8+ years sales experience
Existing local advertiser network
Hunter mentality for new business
** Axios is seeking a Local Advertising Account Executive to spearhead its local advertising business in Atlanta. The role emphasizes entrepreneurial selling, requiring strong local connections and the ability to create and manage a book of business. **

Job Summary

  • This role is a foundational, in-market revenue leader responsible for building Axios' local advertising business from the ground up without inherited accounts.
  • Candidates must leverage their existing network of local decision-makers to prospect, pitch, and close new advertisers across various industries.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary of $60,000 annually plus an uncapped commission structure with on-target earnings up to $150,000.

Matching Summary

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** Axios is seeking a Local Advertising Account Executive to spearhead its local advertising business in Atlanta. The role emphasizes entrepreneurial selling, requiring strong local connections and the ability to create and manage a book of business. **

Salary

Base: $60,000 annually; Variable: Uncapped commission with OTE up to $150,000; Benefits: 401(k) match, health insurance, paid leave, learning stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-8+ years sales experience
  • Existing local advertiser network
  • Hunter mentality for new business
  • Proven ability to build book of business
  • In-market presence required

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial founder mindset
  • Strong community relationship builder
  • Comfortable with ambiguity
  • Passion for Axios mission
  • AI literacy and tool usage

Key Requirements

  • 5-8+ years in sales or digital media
  • Deep connections in local market
  • Proven track record monetizing personal network

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