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Leading sales consulting firm hires experienced sales executive

ATLANTA, GA (AUGUST 1, 2012) – Leading sales and consulting firm, The Complex Sale (www.complexsale.com), today announced that Gary Barnett has joined the TCS team as an instructor and principal.

Gary has over 30 years of experience in field sales and sales management positions with leading companies such as Xerox Corporation, ADP Network Services, ITT, Pathlore Software, BellSouth Business, Starbase Corporation, GERS Retail Systems, Tegrity, Inc. and SunGard Higher Education.

During his career, Gary has achieved 14 consecutive president’s clubs and four “Salesperson of the Year” honors among other major sales awards. In addition to leading executive sales teams for BellSouth Business, Gary has developed and implemented numerous comprehensive sales training programs including client delivery and follow-up for a number of leading organizations.

Gary began his career as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and served as an instructor at Officer’s Candidate School and the Staff NCO Academy. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Missouri State University and a master’s degree in education from Western Kentucky University. Before entering the sales arena, he was a college football coach and instructor at two different universities.

“Gary is an incredible addition to our team at TCS,” said Rick Page, CEO of The Complex Sale. “Salespeople want to learn from those who have carried a bag themselves and Gary has that experience. As a TCS instructor, his message really resonates and his insights will be an invaluable asset to our clients.”

About The Complex Sale

The Complex Sale, Inc. is a sales methodology and consulting company that helps you win the sales you can’t afford to lose – from speeches and tools to training and coaching to total sales force transformation. TCS helps leading companies such as Siemens One, SAP, Abbott, Lawson and Deloitte create pipeline, win opportunities, and dominate accounts in the complex selling environment. Founded in 1992 by Rick Page, author of the sales bestseller Hope Is Not A Strategy – The 6 Keys to Winning The Complex Sale and Make Winning A Habit – 20 Best Practices of the World’s Greatest Sales Forces – TCS programs are taught by executives who know the environment firsthand. For more information, call (770) 360-9299 or visit us online at www.complexsale.com.