Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Brent Babcock is a seasoned retail executive with extensive experience in sales and marketing leadership across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota since November 2015, Brent has notably driven e-commerce sales growth by 398% and led the strategic operations of retail, e-commerce, and aftermarket sales. Prior to this role, Brent held various leadership positions at Best Buy from February 2000 to September 2015, including Director of Sales Operations and National Commercial Sales Manager, where Brent managed substantial revenue streams and introduced innovative sales strategies that resulted in significant growth. Brent's early career included roles at AT&T and Target, showcasing a consistent track record of exceeding performance metrics and operational excellence. Brent holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a Marketing emphasis from the University of St. Thomas.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Serving Minnesota for 100 years as a leader in employment services, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota provides education, job training and placement services to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Revenue from 50+ retail stores ― along with grants, fees and other financial contributions ― supports programs throughout Minnesota. Our “donate-shop-reuse-educate-employ” model diverts over 60 million pounds from landfills annually and helps us connect four people to jobs every day.