Job Description
At Cox Business we're looking for a dynamic Sales Manager that leads an assigned outside sales team to achieve Cox Business sales goals. This role is responsible for hiring training and coaching outside sales representatives to drive customer acquisition and retention in the assigned market. The manager ensures adherence to corporate sales strategies and achievement of revenue and retention targets.
This position combines office-based work with customer visits. It operates within a fast-paced budget-driven sales organization and requires strong leadership people management and strategic planning skills. Occasional travel to customer locations using a personal or company vehicle is expected.
Location: This is a hybrid position requiring three or more days per week in the office balanced with work-from-home flexibility.
What's in It for You?
Here's a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:
- A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
- A pro-sales culture that honors what salespeople (like you!) contribute to our success.
- Exceptional work-life balance flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits with multiple options for individuals and families.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
- Inclusive parental leave policies plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- A true team environment with 3 days of real-life collaboration in the office.
- Access to financial wellness/planning resources.
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What You'll Do
Key responsibilities include leadership planning communication administration and self-development:
Sales Leadership & Team Development
- Build and maintain a professional sales culture; serve as a role model for the team.
- Hire train develop and coach a high performing outside sales team capable of meeting revenue and retention goals.
- Coach and manage team performance to ensure disciplined sales practices and exceptional customer experience.
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Set sales goals and metrics aligned with corporate and regional objectives.
- Develop territory structures and account assignments to maximize market share and revenue.
- Collaborate with Marketing to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.
Operational Excellence
- Monitor forecasts budgets and expenses to achieve profitability and margin goals.
- Review and approve sales presentations ROI analyses and commission reports.
- Ensure timely updates of customer information and compliance with reporting standards.
Customer & Community Engagement
- Act as a subject matter expert for escalated customer issues.
- Represent Cox Business in the local community through networking and participation in events (e.g. Chamber of Commerce nonprofit initiatives).
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year experience in a related field; Master's Degree + 4 years' experience or In lieu of a degree 10 years' experience in a related field will be considered.
- 1+ year of experience in management or lead role
- Proven experience in business-to-business consultative sales with the ability to understand customer needs recommend strategic solutions and drive long-term partnerships.
- Experience engaging with C-level and executive stakeholders including delivering professional presentations influencing decision-makers and confidently navigating complex or challenging business conversations.
- Proven leadership capability with experience building coaching and motivating high-performing sales teams to achieve results.
- Strong business and sales acumen with the ability to provide trusted guidance and direction to both customers and team members in a consultative sales environment.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills including developing and sustaining effective partnerships with clients community partners and internal stakeholders.
- Adaptable accountable leader who takes ownership navigates change effectively and performs well in a fast-paced results-driven environment.
- Comfortable working in a technology-enabled sales environment including daily use of Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office tools to manage performance reporting and communication.
- Valid driver's license good driving record and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of demonstrated success leading B2B sales teams with a track record of driving performance through coaching accountability and consultative selling practices.
- Hands-on leadership mindset with proven grit willing to roll up sleeves and support sales efforts across large complex enterprise accounts.
- Experience in the telecommunications industry
- BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired
- Familiarity and knowledge of the local Phoenix Market
- Experience preparing compiling and submitting bid responses for RFQs RFIs and RFPs
USD 109800.00 - 164800.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $109800.00 - $164800.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $48879.96.
Benefits:
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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience
- 1+ year of experience in management or lead role
- Proven experience in business-to-business consultative sales
- Experience engaging with C-level and executive stakeholders
- Proven leadership capability with experience building coaching and motivating high-performing sales teams
- Strong business and sales acumen
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills
- Adaptable accountable leader
- Comfortable working in a technology-enabled sales environment
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
What the Team is Saying






Cox Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Retirement Support—Retirement contributions include an enhanced 401(k) with an automatic company contribution plus a dollar‑for‑dollar match administered by Vanguard. Financial coaching resources and a student‑debt platform integrated with the plan further strengthen long‑term savings support.
- Healthcare Strength—Healthcare coverage offers multiple medical plan options with in‑network preventive care covered at no charge plus no‑cost virtual mental‑health visits for plan members and access to Calm Hinge Health Oshi Health and a specialty‑medication savings program. Recent enhancements also include supports for menopause and digestive health.
- Parental & Family Support—Family supports include flexible PTO paid parental leave fertility coverage via Progyny adoption assistance and Care.com access with backup care. Additional resources like Milk Stork and virtual counseling for kids and teens reinforce whole‑family care.
Cox Enterprises Insights
What We Do
For well over a century Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking. Since our founding in 1898 our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries as well as in new ventures in agriculture cleantech digital media and more. As a privately-held family-owned business we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront. Our mission our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Why Work With Us
At our core Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Every person has different working styles and preferences — and we aim to empower teams to work where they are most comfortable. Some roles require in-person work but for those that can be performed remotely we offer flexibility.










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