Mark Jenkins

Mark Jenkins

Mark Jenkins, managing director of Pioneer Balloon Co., has been involved in the promotional products industry for more than three decades. He has led the national sales and marketing efforts of three different suppliers. Jenkins is a road warrior, traveling nationally an average of 36 weeks per year, visiting distributors and participating in trade shows, sales meetings and industry events. A former PPAI board member and chair, he has been active in volunteering, bringing his industry knowledge, perspective and leadership to the table. Visit his website here.
The Great Resignation Is Here: That Means Challenges, But Also Opportunities

The fallout from the pandemic era includes the “Great Resignation,” and it is upon us. As we continue to experience some COVID upheaval, we are witnessing businesses and personnel change at warp speed. As high as 3% of total U.S. people employed reportedly resigned in the month of August alone. We need to ask ourselves...

What to Do If You're Dealing With Burnout

It has been a tough year. No matter what kind of success we have had (or not had) as salespeople, work has been harder and the stress level has been off the charts. Our personal and professional lives have been upturned, and the changes and unknowns have given us more to simultaneously deal with than ever...

Speed Dial: The Benefits of Becoming Your Suppliers' Go-To Distributor

There is something to be said for developing and fostering relationships with suppliers. Beyond making it easier and more enjoyable to do business with each other, it can be beneficial to you and your company to have that deeper connection and be that top-of-mind distributor for your key suppliers...