Cox Enterprises Inc is hiring: Advertising Account Executive II ( Cox Media) in

Here’s a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families including inclusive benefits like parental leave, fertility coverage, 401(k) with company match and adoption assistance. **Job Summary** At Cox Media, you’ll connect clients to today’s top sports, entertainment, and information networks through streaming and digital video, display, paid search, and more. In this role, you’ll build and maintain strategic client relationships, uncover marketing needs, and deliver customized campaigns that drive real results. **What You’ll Do** As an Advertising Account Executive, you will guide business clients in leveraging emerging digital advertising strategies to drive growth and engagement. Your expertise will empower clients to navigate complex buying cycles, build brand authority, and generate qualified leads through innovative, data-driven campaigns. **Key Responsibilities** • Sell a mix of customized advertising solutions across Cox Media’s multichannel portfolio, including TV, digital video, streaming, display, social media, and paid search. • Create and deliver compelling presentations and proposals that showcase the value of Cox Media’s advertising solutions. • Collaborate with internal teams (creative, research, digital) to ensure seamless campaign execution and client satisfaction. • Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning and revenue growth. • Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client communications in CRM systems. • Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, competitor activities and represent Cox Media in the local community to generate leads. **Who You Are** **Skills and Requirements: Minimum:** • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years of experience in a related sales field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; Or in lieu of a degree, 6 years’ of relevant experience will be considered. • Proven success in sales and business development, with a strong track record of identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and exceeding sales goals. • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to close deals and foster long-term partnerships. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation. **Preferred:** • Demonstrated ability to prospect and engage both new and existing clients, understand their goals, and design tailored advertising strategies. • Experience adopting and selling multi-platform digital advertising and media solutions. • Interactive Advertising Bureau certification and/or Google Ad Words certified. • Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tools to manage pipelines and track performance. • Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with three days of in-person collaboration in the office to foster teamwork, creativity, and client-focused innovation. Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. #J-18808-Ljbffr