Senior Account Manager, Client Success

The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a Senior Client Success Account Manager to support our advertising team!

Why it matters: In this role, you will join the Client Success team, leading post-sale account management for new and existing growth accounts, delivering best-in-class, turnkey client experiences from kickoff to wrap. This role requires a competent level of expertise, including the ability to apply skills independently in common situations, understand the broader business context, and contribute effectively with occasional support. A revenue mindset is key, as you will help drive client retention, identify growth opportunities, and support media planning efforts to maximize long-term value for both the client and Axios.

Go deeper : This role will serve as a trusted partner to many clients who are new to Axios, ensuring they feel confident and supported from day one. The ideal candidate will have the ability to quickly learn and articulate how Axios’ products work, guiding clients and agency partners through each stage of the post-sale process. They will work closely with stakeholders, providing clear communication, proactive solutions, and a high-touch service experience every step of the way.

Working closely with multiple cross-functional teams (Client Partnerships, Smart Brevity Studio, Events, Brand Journalism, and Ad Operations), you will develop and execute a wide range of campaigns across the Axios product suite. You’ll also work with your Client Partnerships colleagues to support media planning, proposals, and renewal activities.

Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will possess a growth mindset with a drive to learn, embody an entrepreneurial spirit, and have a passion for the Axios mission. They will also be a team player who operates with integrity, practices radical candor, and fosters a culture of collaboration, kindness, and support for colleagues.

This person should have 3+ years of client-facing digital campaign management experience, including planning and execution, while demonstrating the following attributes:

Campaign Management/Customer Service

Agile and adaptable in managing multiple campaigns simultaneously while meeting all deadlines and exceeding client expectations.

Responsible for building media strategies that support client objectives and campaign goals.

Develops a strong understanding of Axios products and effectively positions them to meet client objectives

Manages all post-sale campaign elements, including ownership across kick-off calls, production, launch and reporting.

Monitors campaign performance and delivery to ensure campaigns are on track to meet client and revenue goals.

History of building and maintaining strong relationships and orchestrating effective communication across a myriad of internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrates an understanding of client business goals and industry context to inform campaign strategy and recommendations

Proactively identifies opportunities for account growth, renewal & upsell.

Outstanding communication, organization, and project management skills with obsessive attention to detail.

Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service.

Strategic Thinking/Problem-Solving

Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies aligned with team and company goals.

Capacity to analyze complex situations and foresee potential challenges and opportunities.

Proficient in identifying problems and formulating effective solutions independently.

Confident in pulling reports and using analytics to make data-driven campaign optimization recommendations.

Overarching Skills

Growth mindset and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.