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# Account Executive, Axios Pro Deals - Talent Pool at Axios

- **Company:** Axios
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios/jobs/8310706

## Job description

Note to applicants: This position remains open on an ongoing basis to support our continuous need for exceptional account executive talent. As the organization grows and new strategic opportunities arise, we regularly evaluate and expand our team with candidates who can cultivate relationships, identify prospective partnerships, and contribute meaningfully to revenue development. Maintaining this posting ensures that we can proactively engage qualified candidates and efficiently advance hiring efforts as roles become available.

We encourage interested applicants to submit their materials for consideration. We will contact those whose qualifications align with future openings as hiring needs progress.

The big picture: Axios is a modern media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning content in an audience-first format. Our Account Executives play a pivotal role in accelerating revenue growth for our premier paid subscription product, Axios Pro.

Why it matters: The Account Executive is responsible for leading the full-cycle sales process for our Pro Deals intelligence solution for the M&A, VC, and Private Equity deal-making marketplace.

Go deeper: Ideal candidates will be highly organized, relationship-focused, and entrepreneurial. Responsibilities will include:

- Identify, prospect, and acquire new clients within the deal-making landscape. This includes prospects within the Private Equity and Venture Capital space as well as Corporate, M&A Advisors, Legal and Consultancy professionals.
- Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets
- Prepare for and conduct sales meetings with relevant industry targets, ensuring alignment of value, budget, and decision-making process
- Manage the evaluation process for new business opportunities, including pricing negotiation and contract execution
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new contacts by participating in industry events, Axios Pro events, and in-person meetings
- Collaborate with Revenue and Editorial team leadership to influence our go-to-market strategy and product roadmap based on marketplace feedback
- Log all account notes and meetings and maintain an accurate view of open pipeline

Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody a collaborative spirit, revenue mindset, and passion for the Axios mission. This position requires the following:

- 3+ years of experience selling B2B products to potential clients in the financial services space
- Experience in selling data and content feeds is preferable but not required
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth
- Customer-centric mindset with strong commercial instincts
- High proficiency in relationship building and relationship management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to be adaptable and creative as the Axios Pro product and team grows
- Familiarity with CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) and other client management tools.
- Located near NYC is preferable

What Axios brings to the table besides salary:

- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- One mental health day per quarter
- Annual learning and development stipend
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services through Headspace
- OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
- Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
- Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
- Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- A strong and positive work environment
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

## Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

## About Axios

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Axios is a digital news media company that delivers vital, trustworthy news and analysis in a smart, efficient format, covering politics, tech, business, health, and local news.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned by Cox Enterprises since September 2022)
- **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2017 (launched in 2017; founded in 2016)
- **Founders**: Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Internet News, Digital Media
- **Target customers**: B2C (general readers), B2B (advertisers, brands, and agencies through client partnerships and branded content)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To help people get smarter, faster on what matters most — delivering the cleanest, smartest and most efficient news experience.

## Products & Services
- **Axios.com**: The flagship news website featuring short, bullet-point articles (Smart Brevity) covering national, local, and international news.
- **Axios Local**: Hyper-local newsletters and reporting in dozens of U.S. cities (e.g., Cincinnati, Phoenix, Atlanta, D.C., Chicago).
- **Axios AM / PM**: Daily flagship newsletters written by founder Mike Allen, providing top news summaries.
- **Axios Pro**: Premium industry-specific newsletters (e.g., deal reporting for corporate strategy, policy).
- **Axios Events (Axios Live)**: In-person and virtual events bringing together newsmakers, business leaders, and the Axios community.
- **Branded Content / Native Advertising**: Custom content solutions for brands.
- **Data Automation & Visualization**: Tools and products (e.g., producers for data automation) supporting editorial work.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Cox Enterprises in September 2022 for $525 million (implied valuation at acquisition). Not publicly traded.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $87.7 million (most recent data). Total funding raised prior to acquisition: $102 million.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lerer Hippeau (lead Series A & B), Greycroft, Glade Brook Capital Partners, Cox Enterprises (acquirer). Parent company is Cox Enterprises, Inc.
- **Growth Signals**: 510 total employees (410 on LinkedIn), with a 150% year-over-year increase in active job postings. Expanding Axios Local network (e.g., reporters hired across multiple cities). Recent grant of $45 million (December 2024). Headquarters in Arlington, VA, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Charlotte, Washington D.C.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Smart Brevity**™ editorial style: Articles are typically under 300 words with bullet points, optimized for quick consumption on mobile and desktop.
- **Trusted news brand**: High levels of trust and engagement, especially among political and business professionals. Named from the Greek word for “worthy.”
- **Original reporting and scoops**: Strong track record on national politics, tech, and health policy (e.g., Mike Allen’s daily newsletter).
- **Local news network**: A growing footprint of local bureaus that differentiates from national-only competitors.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Axios Local**: Expanding coverage into more U.S. metro areas with dedicated reporters and editors.
- **Data-driven journalism**: Investing in data automation, visualization, and tools for reporters (e.g., Data Automation Producer roles).
- **Events business**: Growing Axios Live as a revenue and engagement channel.
- **Brand partnerships**: Deepening relationships with advertisers through custom branded content and events.
- **Efficiency and digital innovation**: Leveraging technology (e.g., Python, React, SQL, Tableau, Salesforce) to streamline content production and audience growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Work model**: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site). Employees are based in Arlington (HQ), New York, San Francisco, Charlotte, Washington D.C., and remote locations across the U.S. Offices are in five cities.
- **Culture**: Axios emphasizes smart brevity in all communications, a fast-paced newsroom environment, and collaboration across editorial, product, and sales teams. Rated 3.2/5 on LinkedIn (240 reviews). Top reviewers note strong work-life balance (3.6) but mixed satisfaction on career growth (2.6).
- **Tech stack**: Engineering teams use Python, JavaScript, React, Redux, SQL, Tableau, Google Analytics, Salesforce, JIRA, Wrike, DocuSign, and more.
- **Notable perks**: Flexible remote work policy, opportunity to work on a trusted national news brand, and exposure to high-level newsmaking.
- **Open roles** (as of mid-2026): Account Executive (Pro Deals), Associate Director of Sales, Growth & Expansion, Associate Business Development, Local Advertising Account Executive, Account Manager (Client Success), editors and reporters for Axios Local, Analytics Engineer, Engineering Manager, Director of Accounting, and others.

## Sources
1. [axios.com](https://www.axios.com/)
2. [greenhouse.io (Jobs at Axios)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios)
3. [builtin.com (Axios Careers, Perks + Culture)](https://builtin.com/company/axios)
4. [linkedin.com/company/axios-media](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axios-media)
5. [axios.com/careers](https://www.axios.com/careers)

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