Local Advertising Executive

Job Summary

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