Cox Communications Inc Hiring for Digital Advertising Account Executive – Cox Media Job at Pensacola, FL Full Time

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Cox Media is expanding our digital team and currently hiring for an energetic digital advertising account executive. You will be responsible for selling digital products and services to companies across the country while working remotely. This is an outstanding full-time opportunity for someone interested in a fast-paced, fun, as well as challenging sales environment. You will work directly with small to medium businesses and advertising agencies to uncover and understand their unique needs and then develop customized solutions to drive revenue results for their businesses and clients.

To demonstrate the value we place in our employees, Cox offers:

• Competitive base with uncapped earning potential!
• Winners Circle and other awards – we celebrate success!
• Career advancement across more than 300 businesses in the Cox Enterprises portfolio
• Work-life balance, including generous time-off policies: Up to 22 days of Paid Time Off during the first year, plus 7 Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• FREE Internet and other Cox discounted services (in applicable markets)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits first day
• 401(K) with generous company match
• Mentoring and training programs
• Commitment to our communities through employee volunteer opportunities

Our Digital Advertising Account Executive will own the complete sales process from prospecting to sale completion while being supported by your sales service partner and digital team. Our digital product offerings include Google, YouTube, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and Programmatic to name a few.

Can work independently and in the team environment? Do you have a strong business development acumen? Are you willing to prospect and uncover new digital advertisers? Do you have an understanding and passion for all things digital advertising with a hunter mentality and grit to succeed?

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

A career as a Digital 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 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 clients needs, from the Cox Media product suite that includes streaming commercials, online video, social media placements, and mobile marketing solutions
• Understand prospects 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- 5+ years of digital advertising sales experience
• Ability to develop new business and achieve individual sales goals
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• 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 or Masters degree in related discipline strongly desired (business, advertising, or marketing)
• Solid understanding of marketing principles and applications in business
• Solid understanding of Programmatic, SEM, Paid Social, Social services, DV360, Amazon, YouTube, OTT, CTV, Digital Audio and Email marketing
• Interactive Advertising Bureau Certification and/or Google Ad Words Certified a plus
• Zoom and or Teams technology

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. Were 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. Weve 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. Were also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation. Were looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope youll 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 individuals 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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