Eric Best is an award-winning Sales Enablement and Talent Development leader with an extensive record of building systems and programs where teams win, individuals thrive, and businesses grow. He is a leadership development strategist, executive coach, and change leader driven by a simple purpose: to help individuals and teams turn breakthroughs and setbacks into meaningful growth. Throughout his career, he has been energized by coaching others, designing transformative learning experiences, and building scalable programs that empower people to perform at their best.
Eric’s professional journey spans sales enablement, leadership development, coaching, and organizational effectiveness, most notably during his tenure at BSN SPORTS, where he has led national onboarding programs, partnered closely with executives, and shaped leadership capabilities across a 1,000+ person sales organization. Whether reimagining training ecosystems, accelerating seller readiness, or serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, he brings a blend of curiosity, creativity, and empathy to every challenge.
His leadership is deeply rooted in his upbringing. Eric is shaped by weekends on the farm, countless games on the diamond, the early gaming culture, and the stories and values passed down from his family, including resilience, hard work, mentorship, optimism, and service. These early influences taught him to be both imaginative and grounded, to pursue excellence, and to always look for ways to support the people around him.
Eric is also fueled by a commitment to lifelong learning. Whether through advanced education, voracious reading, or hands-on experimentation, he continually refines how he leads. His work is guided by the belief that real growth happens through experience, reflection, and the willingness to evolve.
Across every role, one theme persists: Eric is wired to coach people to win. He thrives when helping others unlock their potential, navigate change with confidence, and pursue a more fulfilling work life. Looking ahead, he aspires to expand his impact by shaping cultures where leadership is purposeful, development is ongoing, and people are empowered to become the best versions of themselves.
Outside of his professional work, Eric is a proud husband and father of two girls. His family is his greatest source of joy, motivation, and purpose, grounding his passion for helping people grow both in and beyond the workplace.
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✓ Led Sales Leadership Development Strategy
✓ Conduct Annual 9-Box Talent Assessment - 35 Promotions from 2023-2025
✓ Delivered Leadership Development Series - 95 NPS; 4.88/5.0 Skill Confidence Rating
✓ Led CRM Interface Redesign: Increased Seller Adoption by 50%
✓ Led Company-wide Virtual Selling Readiness Certification: Reach Enterprise EBITDA Target in Pandemic Years
✓ Onboarded 1100+ Sales Professionals
✓ Redesigned First Year New Hire Sales Training
✓ Exceeded Historical Year 1 Revenue Target by 25%
✓ 126% Revenue Growth in Year 2
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Transformational Sales Growth Leader I Sales Enablement I Leadership Development I Executive Coach
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