James Cox

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Business Development Manager at The Haskell Company

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

James Cox is an executive operations leader with over 30 years of experience in the poultry industry. As Principal of JA Business Solutions, he serves as a fractional COO for manufacturing clients, advising on market entry and operational efficiency. He is a certified Human Behavior Specialist with a degree from Liberty University.

Outside of work, James is passionate about metabolic wellness and lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area. He values personal time to reset, taking trips with his wife to places like Cancun. A Kenny Chesney song can transport him back to his small hometown, showing his appreciation for his roots.

After a long career in poultry processing, he now also helps food companies develop healthier, protein-backed products.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Direct & Candid

Fast-Paced

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Poultry Market Insights
With over 30 years in the industry, he provides business development support for companies entering the poultry market and analyzes macro trends like changing beef supply.
Operational Leadership
He has a history of leading large-scale operations, managing 500+ member teams and executing multi-million dollar capital projects to enhance production and safety.
Metabolic Wellness
He has a personal and professional focus on helping people improve their metabolic wellness and advises food companies on developing healthier food products.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Business Development Manager at The Haskell Company
8-2024
Principal and Founder at JA Business Solutions LLC
6-2024 - 8-2024
Bereavement at Career Break
5-2022 - 6-2024
Plant Manager at John Soules Foods
9-2020 - 5-2022
Operations Manager at John Soules Foods

Education

Bachelor's Degree from Liberty University

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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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