Duane Barker

Commercial Sales Leader

Professional Overview
Duane Barker is a seasoned commercial sales leader with extensive experience driving revenue growth and operational excellence across the life sciences and chemical industries. As the Commercial Sales Leader and Vice President of Sales Operations at Genesee Scientific, he leverages his deep industry expertise and proven track record to spearhead strategic sales initiatives and oversee the company's sales operations.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Commercial Sales Leader at Genesee Scientific, Duane is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive sales strategies to expand the company's customer base and market share. In his concurrent role as VP of Sales Operations, he manages the sales team, optimizes processes, and ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service. Under his leadership, Genesee Scientific has achieved significant revenue growth and solidified its position as a trusted partner in the industry.

Career Progression
Prior to his current roles, Duane served as the Forensic Genomics Business Development Manager at Verogen, where he successfully launched new product lines and forged strategic partnerships to drive market penetration. Before that, he held the position of Senior Vice President of the Completion Chemicals Division at Aegis Chemical Solutions, where he led a team of over 50 sales professionals and was instrumental in expanding the company's market share across the Southwestern United States. Earlier in his career, Duane served as a District Manager at Life Technologies, overseeing sales operations in a multi-state region and consistently exceeding revenue targets.

Academic Background
Duane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Sales strategy development and execution

• Operational optimization and process improvement

• Account management and customer relationship building

• Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration

• Market analysis and competitive intelligence

• Technical expertise in life sciences and chemical product applications

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Aegis Chemical Solutions, Duane spearheaded the implementation of a comprehensive sales training program that resulted in a 20% increase in sales productivity and a 15% improvement in customer satisfaction. At Life Technologies, he was recognized as a top-performing District Manager, consistently achieving and exceeding annual sales targets by 12-17% for five consecutive years.

Conclusion
With his proven track record of driving sales growth, optimizing operations, and delivering exceptional customer service, Duane Barker is a valuable asset to Genesee Scientific. His deep industry knowledge, strong leadership skills, and unwavering commitment to excellence make him well-positioned to continue propelling the company's success in the years to come.