Steven J. Gerdes

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About Steven J. Gerdes

Steven J. Gerdes is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leading organizations toward successful achievement of their business goals. His ability to overcome complex business challenges and make solid high-stakes decisions is remarkable. Starting in sales, he progressed into sales management. As an individual, he won awards, set records for productivity and was often the company-wide sales leader. Moving into sales management, he built highly productive, low turnover sales teams. Steve has a strong track record of managing relationships and creating strategic business alliances. He is a leader who repeatedly demonstrates strong character and high integrity. Finding unique niches within markets and then capitalizing on them is his hallmark. In every assignment, he has maximized sales, profits, market share and stakeholder value. He also has a knack for anticipating market demand. In this regard, he had developed and launched highly competitive, well received products and services. Finally, he has established and nurtured enduring C-level relationships with customers, vendors and prospects. A champion of industry reform, he has provided testimony to Congress recruited employees who were recognized by the governor of Washington and appointed to important state commissions. He also has led AFG to be an industry leader in compliance. His skills are wide ranging and include sales, marketing, P&L management, customer relations, channel development and operations. He is also an effective sales trainer and motivator who has succeeded in very challenging turnaround situations. A lifelong achiever, he has many academic honors and is a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Complete lists of business affiliations and honors are available. Specialties: P&L / Sales / Marketing / Customer Service / B2B / Start ups C-level sales / Channel Development / Turnarounds Product Development and Launch / Government Relations