JOHN SCHMEELK
Kenosha,USA
Summary
Dynamic fintech executive with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and transforming organizations. Known for strategic leadership and operational excellence, adept at navigating the complexities of financial infrastructure, authentication, and payments systems. Over three decades, has successfully led teams and delivered substantial market growth in rapidly evolving environments. Recognized for managing large-scale projects that significantly enhance operational efficiency and for fostering high-performing sales cultures.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President, Sales - Market Acceptance
FIS
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - Current
- Drove pipeline, revenue, and market growth by developing and nurturing sales professionals, focusing on both new logos and existing account upsells.
- Consistently ranked in the top 10% of sales leaders globally with team participation above quota at 80%.
- Achieved 30% organic sales growth and led 40% organic pipeline growth, earning President's Circle of Excellence for six consecutive years.
Vice President Sales and Revenue Operations
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting | CCH
Chicago, IL
05.1996 - 12.2014
- Led a team of 50 sales professionals, creating a revenue operations team with a focus on data-driven sales strategy and execution.
- Recruited and developed top sales representatives, launching a leadership development program to nurture a coaching culture.
- Revamped sales training programs, reducing new hire productivity time by six months.
Education
Global/Executive MBA Program -
National University
San Diego, CA06.2006
BA - Economics, minor in Economic History
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.1995
European Economic Consortium Fellow, Transitional Economics
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland12.1995
Skills
- Sales leadership
- Data-driven sales strategy
- Coaching and development
- Collaborative leader
- Strong executive presence
- Results Driven
- Channel Sales Leadership
- Driving Cross Country / Cross Country Sales Teams
Certification
Negotiation and Influence, MIT Sloan School of Business. Fintech Foundations, Wharton School of Business, ChLU Wisconsin
Accomplishments
- Built a legacy of successful sales executives and account executives with consistent achievement in the top 10% of a 2500 rep sales organization.
Languages
German
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Sales - Market Acceptance
FIS
01.2015 - Current
Vice President Sales and Revenue Operations
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting | CCH
05.1996 - 12.2014
Global/Executive MBA Program -
National University
BA - Economics, minor in Economic History
Iowa State University
European Economic Consortium Fellow, Transitional Economics
Glasgow Caledonian University