Mark Baker and Cherry Durand, Sales Professionals at Georgia Spa Company, were named co-recipients of the 2023 Sales & Marketing Employee of the Year Award at the company's annual celebration dinner held in early February at the Georgia Club. The award, the top sales recognition at Georgia Spa, was renamed in their honor at the event and will henceforth be known as the Baker-Durand Sales & Marketing Employee of the Year Award.
"In the records of our company's history, these individuals stand as pillars of unwavering commitment," said Adam Eubanks, Georgia Spa Vice President of Sales. "Cherry, a member of our team since 2011, and Mark, since 2014. This past year in 2023, these two collectively sold over 250 hot tubs, swim spas and saunas totaling nearly $4 million in revenue. Their leadership and wisdom are unmistakable, resonating within our sales team through both their words and actions. Always at the forefront, they fearlessly articulate their insights and generously share their wealth of experience, thereby cementing their positions as leaders not just within our organization, but also across our industry."
Baker has been honored with a prestigious Top 10 Worldwide Sales Award by Watkins Wellness, standing tall among 900+ dealers globally. Cherry is renowned throughout the industry for consistently maintaining a position as one of the foremost salespersons for over 30 years.
Together, they will leave a legacy that has forever shaped the future of the Georgia Spa Company. Over the span of their tenure with the company, Baker and Durand's success has amounted to over $40 million in revenue. Together, they have facilitated the sale of countless hot tubs, swim spas, and saunas, solidifying Georgia Spa Company's reputation as the premier wellness retailer in Georgia.