Company

Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Family Group

Sales

Job Profile

Media Consultant IV - CCI

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Job Description

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE JOB DESCRIPTION 

Great things never came from comfort zones. At Cox Media, our employees are continually pushing the boundaries of innovation, helping companies, customers and communities unlock the power of connection – all while developing a great career with a company that cares. 

 

We’re looking for an Advertising Account Executive who loves astonishing clients with a robust portfolio of services in a collaborative and fast-paced sales environment. Our advertising solutions connect clients to today's top sports, entertainment, and information networks on streaming and digital video, display & audio, social media including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, email marketing, paid search and more.  

 

Ready to work for leaders who value creativity and truly care about your career development? If so, keep reading! 

 

What’s in It for You? 

 

Here’s a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee: 

A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans. 

A pro-sales culture that honors what salespeople (like you!) contribute to our success. 

Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules. 

Comprehensive healthcare benefits, with multiple options for individuals and families. 

Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match. 

Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance. 

Professional development and continuing education opportunities. 

A true team environment, with 3 days of real-life collaboration in the office. 

Access to financial wellness/planning resources. 

 

Check out all our benefits. 

 

What You’ll Do 

Prospecting? Relationship-building? Yeah, that’s you! You’ll connect with new and existing clients to learn about their goals and how you can help them achieve them. Then you’ll create marketing campaigns to make that happen. Other responsibilities include: 

Selling a mix of customized solutions and digital advertising. 

Creating and pitching presentations and proposals. 

Representing Cox Media in the local business community, trade shows and industry events. 

Participating in the budgeting and forecasting process. 

 

Who You Are 

You love being in the mix, connecting great clients with amazing opportunities. You thrive in an environment of ambition. Your curiosity often leads you to new and better ideas and solutions. You also have the following qualifications: 

 

Minimum 

​Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field. The right 
candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ 
experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field

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 and PowerPoint). 

A valid driving license, a good driving record and reliable transportation 

Motivated team player with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment 

 

Preferred 

A BS/BA degree in related discipline. 

A solid understanding of marketing principles and applications in business. 

Interactive Advertising Bureau certification and/or Google Ad Words certified. 

 

Make a strong choice for your future self. Apply today! 

 

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that’s true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we’re creating a world that is smarter and more connected. 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. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.