James Cosby

About James Cosby

Experienced Vice President Sales with a demonstrated history of working in the advertising sales business. Strong sales professional skilled in Advertising Sales, Integrated Marketing, and leadership skills. A veteran sales leader, with over twenty years leading TV broadcast sales teams. Currently, a highly successful, unique experience, with over six years leading TV broadcast sales, Radio broadcast sales, Newspaper ad sales as well as Digital products and services. Leadership and coaching skills are key strengths. Great reputation for leading sales directors, GSMs, LSMs and team building. Signature Strengths and Competencies: Leadership Development Generating Revenue Strategic Planning Media Convergence Digital Media Sales New Business Development Leading through change Sales Training Contract Negotiation Coaching Skills and Talent Development Context and Perspective Diversity and Inclusion Interests: Music (Trumpet Player) Music Appreciation Meteorology (didn\'t expect that one, did you?) History Travel (the more I travel, the more destinations I desire to visit) Food (from comfort foods to new delicacies) Ancestry

Experience

1. Vice President of Sales, Cox Media Group

   Cox Media Group Ohio

   Mar 2012 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

Education

• University of Virginia

  B.A., Sociology

  1976 — 1980

Skills

• Television
• Marketing
• New Media
• Management
• Digital Media
• Media Buying
• Advertising
• Video Production
• Social Networking
• Marketing Communications
• Sales
• Advertising Sales
• Online Advertising
• Social Media
• Mobile Marketing
• Media Planning
• Radio
• Media Relations
• Broadcast Television
• Social Media Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Radio Broadcasting
• Broadcast
• Public Relations
• Digital Marketing
• Video
• Facebook
• Radio Advertising
• Broadcasting
• Leadership