Paul J. Baker

A top-performing sales leader with extensive experience in B2B sales; and managing regional client accounts. Expert in delivering tailored product and service portfolios that align with client needs and objectives. Proven track record in driving continuous sales growth, identifying key growth opportunities, and negotiating contracts to convert leads, and retain clients. Recognized for effective leadership in training and developing high-performing sales teams, enhancing engagement, and building a strong internal talent pipeline. Skilled in consultative selling and persuasive presentations.

• Regional Sales Manager, Kingsdown, Inc., Mebane, NC
• Account Executive, Family Care Plus, Stratford, CT

• Spearheaded the launch and strategic growth of a start-up by developing and executing a long-term vision that aligned financial performance, operational workflows, and market expansion.
• drove profitability through data-informed business planning, secured competitive vendor contracts, improved customer service standards, and optimized project execution—positioning the company for sustainable success and scalable growth.
• Developed and executed a strategic vision that aligned long-term organizational growth with operational excellence, resulting in sustained performance improvements.
• Oversaw company financials, ensuring resource optimization and strategic alignment with profitability goals.
• Directed comprehensive market analyses, uncovering high-growth opportunities and spearheading innovation across product and service lines.
• Implemented strategic business plans that drove measurable increases in revenue and overall company profitability.
• Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors, reducing procurement costs and enhancing supplier relationships.
• Leveraged customer data and market trends to drive informed decision-making, improving go-to-market strategies and competitive positioning.
• Led initiatives to elevate customer service standards company-wide, resulting in improved client satisfaction and retention rates.
• Represented the organization at key industry events and conferences, building brand visibility and forming strategic partnerships.
• Managed project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for multiple simultaneous initiatives, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.