Advertising Sales Executive — Gov Affairs & AI Platform

Sunwatercapital; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Legis1 Inc. is looking for a driven Advertising Sales Executive to lead revenue growth across its AI-driven news platform.

This senior role entails sourcing clients, designing media programs, and closing high-value advertising deals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in direct advertising sales and the ability to meet challenging revenue targets.

Successful candidates will leverage their experience in government affairs or regulated industries, and strong negotiation skills are essential for this pivotal position.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of direct advertising sales experience.
• Demonstrated success in closing complex, multi-channel media deals.
• Track record of quota attainment and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Source, qualify, and close net-new advertising and sponsorship revenue.
• Sell directly to senior stakeholders in government affairs.
• Coordinate with marketing, product, and editorial teams for campaign delivery.

Skills

Direct advertising sales experience

Prospecting and pipeline generation

Advanced negotiation skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Legis1 Inc. is looking for a driven Advertising Sales Executive to lead revenue growth across its AI-driven news platform.

This senior role entails sourcing clients, designing media programs, and closing high-value advertising deals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in direct advertising sales and the ability to meet challenging revenue targets.

Successful candidates will leverage their experience in government affairs or regulated industries, and strong negotiation skills are essential for this pivotal position.