Local Advertising Account Executive

Job Summary

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