Note to applicants: This position remains open on an ongoing basis to support our continuous need for exceptional business development talent. As the organization grows and new strategic opportunities arise, we regularly evaluate and expand our team with Associates 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. Those whose qualifications align with future openings will be contacted as hiring needs progress.
1 big thing: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. Business Development Associates (BDA) play an integral role on our advertising team.
Why it matters: BDAs are vital to securing, maintaining, and growing relationships for Axios’ core media team through thoughtful outreach and exceptional service to potential clients. They work to identify and develop new revenue opportunities and, ultimately, grow the revenue of this team.
Go deeper: We look for organized, proactive thinkers to enthusiastically help generate and increase new business opportunities. This opportunity will allow you to work alongside our growing sales team and play a significant role in shaping new revenue opportunities and helping support sales growth.
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills:
Proven customer or client service experience
Experience managing top of funnel sales pipelines, including researching, prospecting new business leads, outbound outreach, and organizing inbound interest
Detail-oriented with strong time management skills and an ability to prioritize effectively
Strong project management skills and sales fundamentals
Desire to collaborate with others
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Eager for and receptive to feedback
Proficiency using CRM software to manage sales processes and pipelines
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 telehealth 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.