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Relationships move business forward. That’s why we build real relationships where our customers feel confident and at their best.  Imagine being the person who has the job that makes it all happen. If you’re looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level, it’s time to learn more about Cox Business. We are a leading provider of technology solutions with great sales teams across the U.S. and we’re looking for people like you!

This is an outside sales position perfect for highly motivated, achievement-driven professionals selling to enterprise-level businesses in our local community (so you’ll be home in time for dinner). As a Senior Account Executive, you’ll provide business owners the tools and technology to connect with their customers, helping them manage and grow their business. 

If you’re feeling connected to this kind of opportunity, then read on.

What You’ll Do

Of course, as a Cox Business Senior Account Executive, you’ll do a lot of selling. From cloud solutions and managed services to digital video and internet, you’ll work with a robust portfolio. You’ll negotiate pricing, products, and promos, create and deliver product presentations, and hit your sales goals out of the proverbial park. You’ll have a quota tied to a lucrative commission plan, so your earnings are in your hands.

Your to-do list:

Build a high-volume sales pipeline through prospecting and relationship building.

Create, qualify and close sales opportunities based on sales metrics, which include customer fit and success criteria

Develop and maintain sales plans, forecast data, and customer database. 

Collaborate with team members and business partners to determine the right solutions to meet customers' needs and ensure customer satisfaction. 

Brainstorm with leadership on ways to increase sales and outsell the competition.  

Maintain the highest ethical sales practices, while following company standards.  

Own the customer experience. Think and act in ways that put our customers first and exceed their expectations. 

Meet and exceed sales goals and overall objectives.

Qualifications:

Minimum

5+ years of related sales experience; 3+ if candidate possesses a related advanced degree.

3+ years of telecommunications or technology sales experience.

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Successful track record of meeting & exceeding sales goals.

Preferred

BS/BA in related discipline.

3+ years successful B2B outside sales experience, preferred with quotas and cold calling.

Experience in selling managed cloud services

Knowledge of local telecom market, local contacts.

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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