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Are you driven to succeed and looking to work for the best in the business? Bring your ambition to Cox Media as an Advertising Account Executive, where you will sell the most innovative digital media and TV advertising solutions in the marketplace. Our robust portfolio of in-demand advertising solutions means you’ll connect advertisers to today’s top sports, entertainment and information networks on cable television. Anyone, anywhere, any screen is at the center of every advertising plan with Cox Media, and the foundation of our history of success. 

Our Advertising Account Executives represent the most reputable brands in the industry including ESPN, AMC, FX, Bravo and many more. Our digital product offerings allow us to reach targeted audiences using geo-conversion zones, keyword and search retargeting, video pre-roll and location-based audience segments. We hire energetic, passionate sales professionals with a drive to succeed and who love to exceed client expectations. 

If this sounds like you, keep reading to find out more!

A career as an Advertising Account Executive will offer you a collaborative and fast-paced sales environment, competitive pay with uncapped earning potential, and recognition for your outstanding performance.  

 Responsibilities: 

    Engage with new and existing clients to understand business objectives and create marketing campaigns to drive results through effective television and digital advertising solutions 

    Generate new business leads by prospecting and making cold calls to achieve and exceed sales goals  

    Sell digital advertising and marketing solutions customized to each client's needs, from the Cox Media product suite that includes on-air commercials, online video, social media placements and mobile marketing solutions

    Understand prospect’s organization and build relationships focusing on key decision-makers

   Create and present customized sales presentations/proposals and successfully close negotiations

    Participate in budgeting and forecasting individual revenue achievement 

    Increase knowledge of sales and product offerings through provided on-going training

    Attend trade shows, industry events and represent Cox Media in the local business community to build awareness and engagement  

Qualifications:

Minimum

    2+ years of cable, broadcast, advertising sales/support or marketing experience   

    Ability to develop new business and achieve individual sales goals

    Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) •    Motivated team player who consistently strives to exceed goals and push revenue expectations

    Valid driving license, good driving record and reliable transportation

    Ability to multitask, manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team-oriented environment

Preferred 

    BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (business, advertising or marketing)

    Solid understanding of marketing principals and applications in business 

    Interactive Advertising Bureau Certification and/or Google Ad Words Certified a plus

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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