Promotions Specialist II (Cox Media)

CITY/STATE: US-FL-Gainesville/Jacksonville/Ocala TYPE: Full Time, Employee CATEGORY: Marketing/Product REFERENCE CODE: 6415 Fast paced, innovative, energizing. These are a few words to describe the exciting work environment Cox Communications creates in the many communities we serve. Beyond focusing on customers and communities, we are committed to treating our employees with integrity, dignity, and respect. In return, we expect our folks to be team players while making individual contributions, to continue learning and developing, and to try innovative ways of doing business. At Cox Communications, diversity is a critical part of our culture, values and business operations. This diversity of people, products and partners naturally stimulates a diversity of perspectives, which helps create an enviable company culture and enhance the growth and vitality of all Cox stakeholders. We invite you to explore what we have to offer. Promotions Specialist II (Cox Media) US-FL-Gainesville/Jacksonville/Ocala Description:Lead and manage network promotions, as well as local and corporate-sponsored sales promotions, including delivery of promotion materials, managing sponsor involvement, creative production, budgeting and sales reporting. Plan and implement all on-location sponsored events, including scheduling, event set-up, logistics management, client communications and signage. Create and/or negotiate promotional materials, including printing and distribution of POP and collateral materials, premium items and network resources. Establish and maintain relationships with network affiliate representatives and primary vendors. Create and manage a promotional calendar of network events, corporate promotions, movie screenings and client promotions. Monitor promotional revenue on a monthly basis. Create and administer value-added promotions, designed to maximize promotional value and exposure for our advertising clients. Prepare sales presentation packages and sales materials. Analyze network and cable industry information to justify a clients investment, while making the presentation attractive. Establish and maintain network, promotion and research information. Create and maintain printed material and sales materials. Ability to be conceptually creative and a resourceful problem solver. Proven communications skills in dealing with vendors, programmers, advertising agencies, customers (internal and external) and potential customers. Strong organization and interpersonal skills. PC literate (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PhotoShop) Work requires visual acuity in order to prepare and analyze data at a distance close to the eyes. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Willingness to travel to accomplish marketing goals.Dept/Org Scope & Impact - Fully competent and productive professional contributor, working independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments that have direct impact on department and area resultsProblem Complexity - Performs full range of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting, Identifies problems and possible solutions and takes appropriate action to resolve more complex, less clearly-defined issues.Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information or inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/dataAutonomy - Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual complex problems or issues; Work review typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor and/or direct 'customers' of the processKnowledge - Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of moderately complex assignments. Solid knowledge of organization's technologies and practicesInfluence/People Leadership - May provide general guidance/direction or train junior level support and professional personnelFor more information about Cox Communications and its subsidiaries, please click herewww.cox.com, www.coxmedia.com, www.coxbusiness.com Qualifications:Typical Training / Experience - Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Business Management or equivalent strongly preferred. 3 to 5 years experience in promotions coordination or marketing required.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceMedical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Pension, Tuition Assistance, Discounted ServicesJob Location: Gainesville/Ocala, FLJob Number: 27191Company URL: http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/Company Profile:As the third largest cable provider in the nation, Cox Communications, Inc. is noted for its high-capacity, reliable broadband delivery network as well as the company's ability to provide superior customer service. For Cox, it's not about being the biggest; it's about being the best.