At Cox, we’re forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we’re looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world. Come build a better future with us across automotive, communications, the environment and more.

We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

Cox Business is more than part of a cable company – we are a technology solutions leader. In addition to offering phone, internet, TV and security services for businesses, we also consult with companies of all sizes to provide managed network services, cloud infrastructure, managed hosting services and other emerging technology solutions.

The Sales Internship position is designed to prepare an aspiring sales professional, with a positive outlook and attitude, for a rewarding and long-term career with Cox Business, in a very positive and engaging environment.

VACCINE POLICY: WHERE PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS U.S.-BASED JOB (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED).

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

Join a highly accountable and results oriented team to continually drive development, professionally and personally

Shadow tenured and experienced reps at customer meetings and internal meetings to help reduce learning curve, impact results sooner, understand processes and gather best practices

Meet regularly with Cox Business leadership to develop individual growth plan that will allow focused approach to success

Engage with internal boundary partners to understand the big picture and impact partnering has

Develop a high level of working knowledge about our products, offerings and departments

Professionally represent Cox Business in the community

Generate new business leads for account executives by prospecting and making cold calls to help them achieve and exceed sales goals  

Help create and present customized sales presentations/proposals and successfully close negotiations

Research and manage Small – Medium Business prospects using internal and external resources

Identify, qualify, sort, and track new business leads

Conduct lead generation campaigns in an assigned territory or commercial building

Prospect and make new contacts, through email and phone

Schedule new business sales appointments for your account executives using Outlook

Utilize Excel, Yesware and Outlook to ensure activities are documented properly and adequate information regarding the prospect and/or opportunity is updated

Maintain knowledge of Cox Business products, serviceability, small-medium customer segment, market conditions and competitive activities

Attributes/Skills we seek:

Strong desire to learn

Customer focused attitude; strong people and customer skills

Self-motivation and high accountability

Energetic, organized and detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up skills

Comfortable making cold calls to prospects using a script

Strong computer knowledge required (Outlook, Excel)

Ability to multi-task with several tools, work independently, and prioritize tasks

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, collaborative and communication skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization

Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, using the Internet

Currently enrolled in a related degree program such as Marketing, Management, Sales, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Innovation

All candidates must submit a resume, participate in an interview, and successfully pass a background check and drug screening

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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