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Brad Crosby

Villa Hills

Summary

Business development leader with 15+ years of experience driving SaaS, martech, and media sales. Proven record of building pipelines from scratch, opening new verticals, and converting complex C-suite deals into long-term revenue. Skilled at consultative selling into marketing and brand executives, with expertise in outreach automation, strategic partnerships, and scaling revenue operations. Thrives in fast-moving, startup environments as a player-coach who balances execution with leadership.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Sales & Revenue

LINK nky
04.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Northern Kentucky’s Largest Media Outlet
  • - Lead a team of 5 in driving revenue growth across advertising (print & digital), digital services (social media management, OTT), and product sponsorships.
  • - Built and implemented a data-driven, multichannel outreach system with automation, content-driven prospecting, and scalable processes—improving pipeline efficiency and conversion.
  • - Partner with CMOs, VPs of Marketing, and regional brand leaders to design custom marketing campaigns that drive measurable ROI.
  • - Exceeded Year 1 revenue target by 5% in a market down 30%, establishing the company as a growth leader.
  • - Report directly to the CEO, aligning sales and GTM strategy with organizational objectives.

Business Development Manager

FreightPlus
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • - Built Midwest territory, creating self-sourced pipeline and new subscription-model partnerships.
  • - Executed outbound prospecting and relationship-building with senior marketing executives.
  • - Collaborated with subject matter experts to deliver insights-driven growth strategies.

Director of Business Development

Weber Associates
06.2020 - 12.2022

• Manage the sales and marketing teams, funnels, and process to drive lead generation and business opportunities

• Built and created a strategic revenue plan to target key segments through sales enablement, marketing, cross-functional channels and collaboration

• Role required strong skills in prospecting, cold calling, lead generation, and qualification

• Build relationships with potential clients and provide continued engagement through cross-selling and consultative selling.

• Helped create new profitable revenue by selling services that range from $50k- $500k

• $375k in new business revenue in 15 months

New Business Development Director

RSW/US
12.2013 - 01.2021
  • - Served as outsourced new business development lead for multiple marketing agencies.
  • - Created targeted prospect lists, executed campaigns via Mailchimp, and closed deals with brand executives.
  • - Drove $12.5M+ in closed business across SaaS, digital, and marketing sectors.

Founder

CollegeTownDealer.com
08.2011 - 07.2013
  • - Built and scaled daily-deal subscription platform targeting college students.
  • - Led end-to-end sales, marketing, and business operations before selling the company in 2013.

Account Executive

Insight Media
01.2011 - 10.2011
  • - Expanded advertising accounts by auditing and negotiating digital campaigns at local and national levels.
  • - Role concluded following company acquisition by Time Warner.

Account Manager

C.H. Robinson
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • - Managed transportation accounts as primary point of contact, providing consulting on 3PL solutions.
  • - Built long-term strategic partnerships with brand managers and corporate stakeholders.

Education

B.S. - International Business & Economics

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2007

Skills

  • SaaS & Martech Business Development
  • Consultative Enterprise Sales (CMO / VP level)
  • Pipeline Creation & Vertical Expansion
  • Outreach Automation & Prospecting Strategy
  • Revenue Operations & Team Leadership
  • CRM & Sales Tools: Salesforce, Pipedrive, ZOHO, Sharpspring
  • Outreach Platforms: ZoomInfo, Apollo, LinkedIn, Outreachio

Timeline

VP Sales & Revenue

LINK nky
04.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

FreightPlus
01.2023 - 08.2023

Director of Business Development

Weber Associates
06.2020 - 12.2022

New Business Development Director

RSW/US
12.2013 - 01.2021

Founder

CollegeTownDealer.com
08.2011 - 07.2013

Account Executive

Insight Media
01.2011 - 10.2011

Account Manager

C.H. Robinson
01.2009 - 01.2011

B.S. - International Business & Economics

University of Kentucky
Brad Crosby