Mark Woodland brings nearly two decades of sales management and marketing experience to Accelerate Performance. Mark has been involved in building and training sales and marketing teams all over the world. Mark works with some of the world’s most disruptive brands like Google, Facebook, Adobe, Anthem Blue Cross, American Funds and many others. Mark has recently written a book entitled “Compete Selling” and is regularly interviewing and working with many of world’s most influential sales executives.
Mark brings a unique blend of operational and consulting experience to each of his projects. Before coming to Accelerate Performance, Mark ran an extensive sales and marketing operation for one of the country’s oldest Direct Response companies.
Being responsible for a marketing budget of $7.5-12M per year and ensuring a proper return on marketing investment, building brand awareness and driving consumer interest, Mark is acutely aware of the needs of both marketers and customers alike.
Personally, Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Economic Theory from Utah State University and an MBA from the Huntsman School of Business where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching sales and public speaking skills to MBA students. Mark currently lives in Northern Utah with his wife Sebrina and their five children.
Why do you like working with our clients?
I find it endlessly fascinating that much of our economy is driven in large part by the sales and revenue generated by sales teams all over the world…yet for the most part sales is not something taught in our schools and universities. I love working with our clients to help them unlock the potential of their people and engaging valuable conversations with their customers. Because of these conversations, ideas are created, products are made, deals are forged and world literally becomes a better place. Watching people succeed in their professional and personal lives is one of the main reasons why I love this line of work.
What are some fun facts about you?
- My personal record was doing work in 30 countries in 1 calendar year.
- I love ethnic food and haven’t found a culture that doesn’t have an amazing delicacy.
- I have a passion for filming my kid's sporting events; when I grow up I want to be in broadcasting!
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