Mark Shonka
Co-CEO, IMPAX Sales Performance
Mark Shonka brings decades of high-level selling experience and thought leadership to help launch the world’s top sales organizations to the next level. Intensely results-driven, Mark goes beyond sharing ideas — he lays out exactly what sales teams need to do within their unique cultures to achieve success. His expertise is trusted by Microsoft, IBM, DHL, US Bank, Volvo, GE Healthcare, and many more.
A sought-after global speaker and published author, Mark co-authored Beyond Selling Value, named one of the top 40 business books of the year, and Breaking the Rules, focused on selling value in a procurement-driven world.
Mark’s sales acumen stays sharp because he practices what he teaches every day — selling across the full B2B spectrum and leading a team of top professionals. He is an authority on topics including selling value, strategic account selling, account planning, and sales leadership.
For over 30 years, Mark has led at IMPAX Sales Performance, a global sales performance company recognized as a “Top Sales Training Company” by Selling Power. He began his career in information systems sales at IBM, holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Management from the College of St. Thomas, and an MBA from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Mark is also active in his community, supporting academic, sports, and faith organizations.