[Remote] Associate, Business Development

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. As a Business Development Associate, you will play an integral role in securing and growing relationships for Axios’ core media team through outreach and exceptional service to potential clients, while identifying new revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships, identify prospective partnerships, and contribute meaningfully to revenue development
• Generate and increase new business opportunities
• Work alongside the sales team to shape new revenue opportunities and support sales growth

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

Benefits

• 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

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