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“I hired Mike Lindert to stand up the outside sales function for my company from scratch, and I am very glad I did. We had no formal sales department, and while I had debated trying to build it myself, Mike brought the experience, structure, and clarity we needed. I had underestimated the amount of pre-work, documentation, planning, recruiting, and systems required to properly build a sales team, and Mike was effectively able to guide me through it all.
He built the entire foundation of our sales function, including the recruiting plan, position descriptions, sales compensation model, KPIs, and the post-hire execution framework. Mike is extremely professional, highly knowledgeable across all aspects of the sales process, and he has both the ability to anticipate issues before they arise and the courage to challenge owners like me when our thinking is misguided. He significantly reduced the workload on my end and helped me see around corners I wouldn’t have known to look for.
Our sales department is now fully operational, and I’ve retained Mike on an ongoing basis for advisory support as we continue to grow. He’s a high-integrity, straightforward partner that I would strongly recommend to any resource-stretched organization looking to build or elevate their sales function the right way.”
“I have worked with Mike Lindert for over a year and he has been an invaluable resource to our company, Wavelogix, in developing a Sales and Marketing organization. His knowledge and experience are very hard to find at his level. The concept of a “Fractional” Executive VP is one that allowed us access to his top talent and at an affordable price for a start up company like ours.
Mike’s experience in Sales and Marketing for both large and small companies is extensive. He knows how to find the right people to make up your team and keep them motivated and on track. Mike is a no-nonsense guy who is easy to get along with and gets the job done.
If you are looking for top talent at an affordable price for just a fraction of the time needed, Mike Lindert is the guy you want on the job!”
“Mike Lindert is an exceptional business and sales leader. His depth of knowledge regarding sales process, sales strategy, and sales force performance is exceptional.”
“I had the opportunity to partner with Mike in many different areas including setting forecast targets, establishing new sales channels, delivering meaningful sales reporting and structuring sales incentive plans. Mike is a strong sales leader who delivers results.”
“Mike is an exceptional leader with a strong understanding of the business. He has an excellent sales approach and brought a commitment to the sales process, sales strategy and personnel management. He was an effective leader who knew how to establish realistic targets and hold his sales staff accountable for meeting or exceeding those targets.”
“I had the opportunity to work with Mike. He has a true passion for leading high-performing sales teams.”
“Mike is a highly professional sales executive, very well respected by his team and colleagues and a great person to spend time with. His arrival marked a dramatic improvement in the performance of his team and he played an important role in the development of our sales leadership team.”
“Mike was instrumental in positioning and helping close some of our largest and most significant clients.”
“Mike is a consummate professional. The training and sales programs Mike set in place helped our team exceed goals and increase levels of professionalism.”
“He is a highly professional sales executive who has had a profound impact upon on our sales organization.”
“Mike helped refine and clarify the company’s pricing strategy.”
“Mike is a leader who understands the complete sales process and how to coach his sales team to success.”
“Mike is a dedicated professional who thoroughly understands customers and sales. Beyond his excellent sales sense, Mike understands the need to work with functional support partners not only to obtain but exceed corporate objectives.”