Calvin Steinhoff

Head of Sales, North America

Professional Overview
Calvin Steinhoff is an accomplished sales executive with over 30 years of experience driving revenue growth and market expansion across the fintech and software industries. As the Head of Sales, North America at GDS Link, he is responsible for leading the company's sales strategy and initiatives to acquire new customers and deepen existing client relationships across the region.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As Head of Sales, North America at GDS Link, Calvin is responsible for overseeing the company's sales operations and go-to-market activities in the United States and Canada. He leads a high-performing sales team in developing and executing tailored sales strategies to generate new business opportunities and secure long-term customer commitments. Under his leadership, the North American sales organization has consistently exceeded revenue targets and achieved double-digit year-over-year growth.

Career Progression
Prior to joining GDS Link, Calvin held several senior sales leadership roles, including SVP of Sales for Strategic Products at MeridianLink, Head of Sales for Enova Decisions at Enova International, and Vice President of Sales at Mirador Financial and SurePayroll, Inc. (a Paychex company). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a talent for building and managing successful sales teams, implementing data-driven sales processes, and driving measurable business results.

Academic Background
Calvin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Sales strategy and execution

• Sales team leadership and development

• Customer relationship management

• Business development and account management

• Fintech and software solution sales

• Data-driven decision making and analytics

Professional Impact

• Consistently exceeded annual sales targets by 15-20% in previous roles

• Spearheaded the successful launch of new product lines and services, driving significant revenue growth

• Developed and implemented sales process improvements that increased win rates by 25% and reduced sales cycle times by 30%

• Recognized as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to C-suite executives across the fintech and software industries

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, data-driven approach, and proven track record of driving sales excellence, Calvin Steinhoff is well-positioned to lead the North American sales efforts at GDS Link. His deep industry knowledge, strong leadership abilities, and commitment to customer success make him a valuable asset to the organization as it continues to expand its market presence and deliver innovative solutions to clients.