Accomplished and results-driven leader with 20 years of experience accomplishing short- and long-term targets through sales, marketing, and client relationship management initiatives. Growth-focused leader with credible history of conducting market research, identifying customer needs, and developing/implementing market-driven strategies aimed at driving corporate sales revenue. Stellar record of directing, leading, and training teams to positively impact business results and support large-scale transformations. Articulate and refined communicator with demonstrated success appealing to new markets and enhancing customer experience to boost loyalty and profits.Built and Managed National Sales force which generated over $100 Million in annual revenues; developed sales compensation structures, career paths and succession plans. This team consisted of two National Sales Managers, two National Account Managers and 28 indirect reports with a $4 Million sales budget.Led strategy and execution of Marketing, Product Development, Customer Service and Technical Support departments, managing a team of two Directors, four Department Managers, 54 indirect reports, and a $7 Million budget.A leader with extensive experience in securing new product placement within multiple channels; including Distributors, Dealers, Integrators, Big Box Retailers and .com.Built a formal Product Development department to identify market opportunities and determine future variations of existing products to quickly bring new products to market. Creation of new product platforms and new product launches collectively increased sales by over 20% annually.Managed the transition team for three acquisitions, representing over $50 Million in new revenue. Successfully integrated the companies while maintaining current revenue, and implemented a workforce reduction plan reducing operating expenses by $8 Million.Areas of Expertise:Executive leadership, vision & strategic planning, go - to - market strategies, marketing strategies, product development, operations management, brand development, strategic partnerships, P&L, sales & marketing, growing sales, goal oriented, sales pipeline, lead management, new product launch, channel management, business development, team building, consumer marketing, lead generation, digital marketing, SEO/SEM, mobile apps, social media, sales collateral, corporate branding, product lifecycle, retail, sales funnel management, CRM systems, sales automation systems and mergers & acquisitionsContact Information:gsbaker03@gmail.com760.805.9218