Local Sales Manager II

Back

Local Sales Manager II

@ Cox Communications, Inc.

Description:

• Leader. Manager. Coach. If these are titles that inspire you, and perhaps apply to you, then keep reading.
• Cox Media is looking for an exceptional Local Sales Manager (LSM) and those are just three of the hats you'd wear in this role.
• This LSM will oversee a team of sales consultants who sell innovative TV and digital advertising solutions to local businesses.
• You will become a part of a company that covers 19 markets and 6 million households, connecting advertisers of all sizes to audiences across multiple screens.
• You will use everything from TV to the latest digital products to create multi-platform advertising campaigns.

What You'll Do:

• Managing a local sales team is just the start of your adventure as an LSM.
• While overseeing all sales activities, you'll create a high-performing, fun, and successful team-based environment.
• You'll be spending a lot of time in the field with your sales consultants, joining them for client meetings so you can build those relationships and find opportunities to coach.
• You'll also have your eye on new talent, as you attract, hire, and develop new sales consultants who feel like a great fit for our fast-paced, creative, people first culture.
• You'll provide ongoing training for your team as well, helping them learn the skills and strategies necessary to be successful and exceed their goals. 
• Well count on you to use our television and digital advertising solutions as the foundation of your marketing campaigns so we can continue to grow in local and regional markets.
• You'll share things like sales activities, metrics, forecasts and such with some of our senior leadership so they are aligned with your teams progress and opportunities.
• You'll also connect with the local business community, attending events and building relationships with the people who help our communities prosper. 

---

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3-5 years of sales experience in the worlds of media, cable, or digital advertising 
• 2+ years experience leading a team of 5 or more people 
• Strategic planning and analysis experience 
• Strong leadership, motivational and sales skills with a proven track record of success 
• Highly organized and able to multi-task in an extremely fast-paced environment 
• A valid driving license, a good driving record and reliable transportation 

Preferred: 

• BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (business, advertising or marketing) 
• 2 years experience leading a team of five or more people 
• Solid understanding of marketing principals and applications in business 

---

How to Apply:

Apply online at https://jobs.coxenterprises.com/en/. 

Visit Site to Apply