Résumé · 2026

Jeff
Turner

Sales & Marketing Leader · Business Development · Healthcare Technology · SaaS
jefferyrandallturner@gmail.com
(706) 851-8796
linkedin.com/in/jeff-turner-4a8288121
Athens, GA
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Strategic, entrepreneurial-minded Sales & Marketing leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building go-to-market infrastructure, and leading cross-functional teams across healthcare technology, SaaS, and professional services. Adept at bridging the gap between marketing, sales, and technology — from architecting enterprise CRM ecosystems and AI-powered automation workflows to generating $11M in direct revenue and $45M in pipeline through data-driven marketing strategy. Experienced working with Fortune 100 organizations in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Known for a lead-by-example management style, a relentless problem-solving orientation, and the ability to build scalable systems from the ground up. Fluent in modern AI tools and platforms, integrating them into daily workflows to accelerate output and competitive advantage.

$11M
Revenue Generated
2025 – 2026
$45M
Active Pipeline
2025 – 2026
53
Contractors Managed
IQVIA Division
8x
Revenue Growth
Blue Ridge Fly Fishing
Marketing Strategy & Execution Business Development Revenue Operations Sales Strategy & Execution AI Automation & Workflow Building CRM Architecture (Salesforce/HubSpot) Client Acquisition & Retention Brand Development Market Trends & Data Analysis Team Development & Leadership Project Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Relationship Management Website Development & Integrations Sales Enablement
Career Experience

Where I've Done the Work

Gateway Health Partners & VytlOne · Athens, GA (Remote)
Digital Marketing Manager & Sales Support
Healthcare Technology · SaaS
2023 – Present
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Led enterprise-wide Salesforce ecosystem implementation across three business units — marketing, customer success, and sales — transforming disconnected operations into a unified revenue engine. Architected and deployed a full conference marketing playbook and oversaw the rebuild of a new company website. Drove marketing strategy for new business development while managing cross-functional contractors and aligning enterprise leadership on reporting infrastructure.

Notable Contributions
$11M Revenue Generated: Directly attributed to conference and website lead infrastructure built and managed from the ground up, with an additional $45M in active pipeline produced.
Enterprise CRM Implementation: Led full deployment of Salesforce CRM, Marketing Cloud, and Account Engagement (Pardot) across all three business units, including field mapping with sales and client success teams and custom reporting for executive leadership.
Conference Playbook Architect: Designed and implemented an end-to-end conference strategy — pre-conference outreach, booth experience, live lead capture, and post-conference nurture — all integrated through Salesforce campaigns.
AI-Powered Automation: Built automated nurture flows in Account Engagement and developed AI-assisted prospecting and communication tools using ChatGPT, Claude, Zapier, and n8n to accelerate pipeline generation.
Post Acute Analytics · Dallas, TX (Remote)
Marketing Manager & Sales Consultant
Healthcare Technology · AI
2022 – 2023
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Served as the bridge between AI engineering and sales functions, championing sales enablement and spearheading the transition of revenue and marketing operations as part of a lean two-person team. Developed and executed marketing strategy for new business acquisition and managed full revenue operations infrastructure.

Notable Contributions
Fortune 100 Account Stabilization: Sole continuity leader on a $10M+ shared savings deal following the departure of the Director of Sales. Maintained the engagement, managed all client-facing communications, and saw the deal through to close — preventing a critical revenue loss for the company.
Dual CRM Implementation: Oversaw simultaneous implementation of HubSpot (marketing) and Salesforce (CRM), establishing the company's first integrated revenue operations infrastructure.
Created marketing strategy and content engine for new business development targeting post-acute care providers and payers.
IQVIA — Healthcare Technology Division · Plymouth Meeting, PA (Remote)
Business Development Manager
Healthcare Technology · Insurance
2020 – 2022
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Joined to build a net-new business development division within IQVIA's Healthcare Technology group. Managed the full client lifecycle — from prospecting through expansion — and developed relationships with national insurance carriers and technology vendors. Division was sunset during COVID-19 prior to formal quota activation.

Notable Contributions
Contractor Team Leadership: Managed a team of 53 contractors serving national health insurance accounts, overseeing performance, deliverables, and client satisfaction.
Pipeline Development: Identified high-growth BD opportunities, formulated sales processes, and delivered tailored solutions to national insurance and healthcare technology clients.
Vendor Relationship Expansion: Established and nurtured strategic partnerships with national technology vendors, expanding the division's market reach and solution offerings.
Health Strategy LLC · Chicago, IL
Head of Marketing & Account Manager — Audit
Healthcare Consulting · PBM
2018 – 2020
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Entered as Sales & Marketing Manager and quickly expanded scope to build the company's entire marketing infrastructure from zero. Served simultaneously as a project manager on employer PBM RFP engagements, working with C-suite stakeholders at some of the largest self-insured employers in the country.

Notable Contributions
$5M Contract Renewal: Led a high-stakes executive briefing for the incoming CEO of a national health insurance payor, distilling complex PBM audit findings into a clear strategic narrative. Health Strategy's work directly resulted in a consulting contract renewal.
Marketing Infrastructure Built from Scratch: Established the company's first CRM, website, and full media presence — creating a complete inbound and outbound marketing engine where none previously existed.
Fortune 100 Employer Engagements: Managed RFP projects and client relationships with major national PBMs and some of the largest self-insured employers in the country, championing scale, process building, and divisional growth.
Built and managed a cross-divisional project tracker, aligning multiple internal teams and external stakeholders throughout complex multi-month audit engagements.
The Branding Folk · Chattanooga, TN
Founder & Owner
Marketing Consultancy · Entrepreneurship
2016 – 2018
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Founded and scaled a multi-state marketing and sales consultancy focused on brand development, customer segmentation, and digital marketing strategy. Built and managed a W2 sales team of five across multiple states, targeting diverse business segments.

Notable Contributions
Designed a proprietary first-contact outreach tool that drove a high rate of conversion from prospect to active client.
Developed and implemented customer segmentation frameworks that enabled clients to deploy targeted marketing strategies across distinct audience groups and platforms.
Designed and implemented co-working space concepts for commercial real estate investors, expanding service offering beyond traditional marketing consulting.
Blue Ridge Fly Fishing Company · Blue Ridge, GA & Chattanooga, TN
Founder & Owner
Outdoor Tourism · Operations · P&L Ownership
2012 – 2017
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Built a premier guided fly fishing company from the ground up, growing from a startup to a multi-location operation with nearly 40 W2 employees across two physical locations and guides operating across three states and internationally. Managed full P&L, marketing, sales, operations, and team leadership.

Notable Contributions
8x Revenue Growth: Scaled company from $97K to over $776K in revenue in three years through aggressive social media strategy, brand building, and relationship-driven sales.
Team Leadership at Scale: Managed nearly 40 employees across multiple states and countries, creating standardized operational systems and empowering managers to maintain consistent service quality.
Personally managed top 10% of revenue-producing clients, cultivating durable relationships that drove repeat business and increased annual spend year over year.
Started in the industry as a fly fishing guide and photographer and continued to do so through 2018.
Technology & Tools

Tools I Actually Use

CRM & Marketing
Salesforce CRM Account Engagement / Pardot Marketing Cloud Einstein AI Flow Builder HubSpot Apollo ZoomInfo Gong
AI & Automation
ChatGPT Claude (Anthropic) Gemini Microsoft Copilot Zapier n8n SharePoint Copilot Agent (custom) Salesforce Einstein
Analytics
Google Analytics 4 Looker Studio SEMrush Salesforce Reporting
Web & Design
WordPress Wix Squarespace Shopify + API integrations Multiple email builders
Education

Academic Foundation

Business Administration & Management
Maryville College
Maryville, TN
Business Administration & Management
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA