Linda Barnes

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Abby Connect

United States

Overview

Linda is a global marketing executive with over 15 years of experience driving measurable growth for SaaS, healthcare tech, and AI companies. A graduate of the University of Calgary, she specializes in translating complex data into actionable go-to-market strategies. Colleagues describe her as a visionary, inspiring, and outstanding leader who excels at building high-performing teams.

Linda has a strong focus on global initiatives, having recently led and organized procurement summits in India. Her professional activities show a deep engagement with expanding business operations and fostering international partnerships, reflecting a passion for cross-cultural collaboration and market development. This work appears to be a significant and energizing focus for her.

She believes that while every data point has a story, the most profound insights come directly from the voice of the customer.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Conviction Driven

Confident

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Go-to-Market Strategy
Her profile highlights extensive experience architecting and executing GTM strategies to drive revenue growth and brand elevation across multiple industries.
Customer-Centric Growth
Her core philosophy is that real insights come from listening to the "voice of the customer, " using empathy to build revenue engines and align teams.
AI Transformation
Her headline explicitly mentions "AI Transformation, " and her past roles include leading initiatives at an AI-powered technology company.

Media Appearances

Linda has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024 - 12-2024
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Abby Connect
3-2023 - 3-2024
Chief Marketing Officer at Hitech Digital Solutions
6-2022 - 12-2022
Head of Marketing-Services Industries at Infor
9-2018 - 4-2022
Head of Marketing and Strategic Alliances at PRS Pharmacy Services
9-2017 - 9-2018
Regional Digital Marketing Sales Director at CNHI

Education

9-1994 - 12-1996
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Calgary
8-1991 - 5-1994
Psychology from University of Pittsburgh

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Exp : 13 Location : United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Abby Connect
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Insights For Selling To Linda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Linda is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Linda

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Linda move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Linda take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Linda

Personality Compatibility


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