Account Executive, Cox First Media

Account Executive G - Dayton

At Cox, we're forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we're looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world. Come build a better future with us across automotive, communications, the environment and more.

Cox Enterprises company, is in search of a savvy Account Executive. The right person for this role will be responsible for nurturing existing clients and developing new client relationships. The Account Executive will have strong sales and customer service skills, acumen for business development, proven success with cold calling / outbound sales and a strong emphasis on solution base selling. This role will work primarily with small to medium size businesses in Dayton, OH and the surrounding region and will report directly to the National, Retail, and Recruitment Sales Manager.

This role will primarily work remotely, but will be required to report to the Dayton, OH office periodically and will travel in the surrounding area (~15% or more) to attend client meetings.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and grow opportunities for new business, reactivating inactive accounts and growing existing business.
• Conduct research to identify clients with advertising needs.
• Design and implement strategies useful in the creation of effective marketing solutions using newspaper and digital product mix.
• Contact clients through calls and meetings to discuss advertising opportunities, present proposals, and discuss creative plans for their advertising campaigns.
• Work with internal support staff to implement client advertising campaigns.
• Participate in conferences / meetings / networking events to improve job knowledge and increase contact network.
• Responsible for reaching monthly core and digital goals.

What's In It For You?

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About Us

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.

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, and parental leave.

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.