Barry Skaggs
About Barry Skaggs
Barry Skaggs is a Senior Account Manager at AVI Systems, specializing in custom A/V and video systems for various markets. He has extensive experience in account management and business development, having previously held positions at BT, Sensory Technologies, and Wire One Communications.
Work at AVI Systems
Barry Skaggs has been employed at AVI Systems as a Senior Account Manager since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing customer-centric relationships that require complex audiovisual (AV) and unified communications (UC) solutions. His responsibilities include managing strategic initiatives and ensuring that client needs are met through tailored AV and video system designs.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Before joining AVI Systems, Barry Skaggs worked at BT as a Global Account Manager from 2007 to 2018. His tenure at BT lasted 11 years, during which he developed strategic accounts with various global and national organizations. He also served as a Business Development Manager at Sensory Technologies from 2018 to 2020, focusing on business growth in the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Education and Expertise
Barry Skaggs earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 1978 to 1982. His educational background provides him with a strong technical foundation, which complements his expertise in designing and integrating custom AV and video systems for the education, corporate, and healthcare sectors.
Background in Sales and Business Development
Barry Skaggs has a robust background in sales and business development. He worked as a Territory Sales Manager at Wire One Communications from 2002 to 2007, where he developed skills in solution selling and creating partner relationships. His experience spans over two decades, contributing to his proficiency in managing strategic accounts.