Barry Johnston Email and Phone Number

As I wind down my consulting business I am looking for new opportunities and am open to roles where I can lend my sales and sales operations, team-building and start-up experience. I've spent the last decade assisting various start-ups scale and consulting with founders on building strong processes in sales and operations, hiring and leading high-powered sales teams and go to market strategies. As an individual contributor and leader of an independent rep agency I've sold new products directly to owners and through the appropriate channels. Demonstrated rain-maker with expertise at turning around lagging operations via new product strategy and launch, development of highly-effective teams, strategic partnering and relationships, targeted marketing programs and/or licensing agreements. Skilled at engaging employees and developing innovative solutions to meet business objectives. Proven track record of success in all phases of career with an emphasis on resolving complex organizational issues.Barry JohnstonDirector of Salesbjjohnston136@gmail.com978.852.6273Sales LeadershipMarketing StrategyProduct ManagementBrand BuildingLicensing StrategyTeam-BuildingExecutive Team LeadershipNational AccountsStrategic Account ManagementP&L AuthorityTrade Show Strategy - Founded Lighting Forensics Group in 2001, a hybrid consulting and national account-focused independent rep group providing objective product analysis and procurement options for hospitality and retail customers and landed a $10M account for a vendor partner with a large QSR - Created a National Accounts department for a lighting and electrical distributor and grew the business from $30,000 to $30M in four years.Call me for Sales, Marketing and Business Development opportunities at 978/994-3416.