Advertising Sales Associate- Cox Media - Military veterans preferred

**Primary Location:** 7401 Florida Blvd , Baton Rouge , LA , US **Advertising Sales Associate- Cox Media**

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**Advertising Sales Associate- Cox Media**

Some people dont even need an energy drink to fuel their day. The passion and drive in their DNA gives them the jump start they need to tackle whatever comes their way. Now, while wed never deprive you of your favorite caffeinated beverage, we are looking for someone who has that certain combo of ambition and curiosity. Were looking for an Advertising Sales Associate. If youre a driven individual who values community, growth, learning, and work-life balance, then keep reading.

**What Youll Do**

At Cox Media, we are really passionate about helping businesses of all sizes connect with their customers. We do it through dynamic ad platforms like Streaming TV (Roku, Sling, Amazon TV), YouTube, Google Ads, Digital Audio (Spotify) and future-facing technology. Thats where you come in. The Advertising Sales Associate program is designed so you will learn all about the exciting world of marketing, B2B ad sales, key functions in our various departments, and some really valuable skills from some of Coxs strongest mentors. Along the way, well look to you to find new clients, take part in things like sales calls and the design of campaigns and presentations.

Youll be guided by the best in the business, and everything you learn will prepare you to step up to the role of Advertising Account Executive, should that be where your passion lies.

Heres what well train you how to doand then count on you to keep doing:

Youll build/maintain great relationships with customers (both internal and external). These customers will help you rock your sales quota. We call that a win/win.

Youll learn all about our products, and then help us develop the advertising campaigns that will help achieve our clients marketing goals. Youll also create customized presentations and proposals and participate in sales pitches. Oh yeah, and the part every sales associate loves: closing the deal. Thats all youwith a little help from your friends, of course.

Youll find and pursue your own leads, as well as qualified prospects warmed up by our Business Development Team. Youll also develop relationships by repping Cox at local business networking and charity events.

Well also count on you to complete our Sales Associate Program structured curriculum- which will help bring you up to speed on the latest industry tools, B2B sales approaches and account relationship management strategies.

Lets talk about what youll gain for all that great work youll do:

Well set you up with a base salary and uncapped earning potential.

Were big on work-life balance, so expect some flexible vacation days, plus seven paid holidays.

We know you like to give back to the community, so we make it easy to do so, with a number of employee volunteer opportunities.

, were happy to help launch your career on that path.

**Qualifications:**

**Who You Are**

Youre a gifted communicator, whether youre dealing with a client or colleague one on one, in a team environment, or on your feet leading a presentation. Youre curious, and get that listening is a big part of communicating. Even though youre a self-starter, you love working with a team and bring an ego-free air of confidence to your work that fits well with a culture of mutual respect.

Youre people-focused, you appreciate having your voice heard and value the input of others. You thrive on a sense of work-community, spending your days with colleagues you love hanging out with. You appreciate flexibility and a workplace that supports it. And, you feel at home in an environment that allows you even invites you to learn from your mistakes and grow as you go.

We would love to know that youve got this kind of criteria under your belt if youre going to consider this gig.

1+ year of experience in related field (i.e. Marketing, Sales, Sales Support, etc.)

Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Valid driving license, good driving record and reliable transportation

And while not required, these are definite plusses:

BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly preferred (Marketing, Business, Communications).

Solid understanding of marketing principals and applications in business

Interactive Advertising Bureau Certification and/or Google Ad Words Certified a plus

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. We're 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**

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, .

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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**Benefits**

* Generous compensation plans

* MyTime: Flexible time off policies

* Cox U: Thousands of free online classes

* Supportive Sales culture

* Free in-network womens healthcare

* Telehealth: Phone and video visits with a doctor in minutes

* Dollars for Ideas: Well pay for your continuing education

* Adoption assistance

* Pet insurance for your fluffy loved ones

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