Cox Media · 1 week ago
Advertising Account Executive (Cox Media)
Cox Media is the advertising sales arm of Cox Communications, delivering strategic multichannel solutions to help businesses connect with their audience. The Advertising Account Executive will drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and optimizing digital advertising strategies for existing clients.
AdvertisingMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Collaborate with your team to strategize, grow and manage your book of business, build lasting client partnerships, and prospect new opportunities-whether in the office or out in the field
You'll be at the forefront of driving revenue growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities
Cultivate new business opportunities while deepening relationships with existing clients through proactive outreach and upselling to drive incremental revenue
Sell a mix of customized advertising solutions tailored to client goals across Cox Media's multichannel portfolio, including TV, digital video, streaming, display, social media, and paid search
Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning and sustained revenue growth
Champion Cox Media's advertising solutions by educating clients on how data-driven strategies can elevate their brand and deliver measurable outcomes
Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients in leveraging digital and cross-platform campaigns to build brand awareness, generate qualified leads, and achieve business goals
Create and deliver compelling presentations and proposals that clearly showcase the value and impact of Cox Media's advertising solutions
Develop and build an expansive book of business, combining strategic prospecting-including cold calling, door-to-door outreach, and lead generation-with consultative account management to deliver results
Collaborate with internal teams-including creative, research, and digital, to deliver seamless campaign execution, optimize performance, and ensure client satisfaction
Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client communications in CRM systems
Represent Cox Media with energy and excellence-whether you're in the office managing accounts, or out in the field prospecting
Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, competitor activities and represent Cox Media in the local community to generate leads
Qualification
Required
6 years' experience in a related field in lieu of a degree. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience in a related field or; a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience
Proven success in sales/business development: 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
Ability to use data in the development and sale of a media strategy
Skilled at presenting complex solutions in a simple, easy-to-understand manner
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high levels of client relationships and business excellence
A valid driver's license, good driving record and reliable transportation
Preferred
Expert in prospecting new business and nurturing existing client relationships through consultative selling and deep digital marketing expertise to deliver impactful, customized solutions
Demonstrated success in developing strategic advertising solutions informed by a deep understanding of the evolving digital and media landscape
Proven experience selling multi-platform digital advertising and media solutions, with a strong ability to adopt new technologies and approaches in a fast-changing environment
Industry certifications and/or Google Ads certification (formerly AdWords)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering business excellence
Comfort with hybrid work (3 in-office collaboration days per week)
Benefits
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
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Company
Cox Media
Online & TV advertising for local business.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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2025-03-21
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