Linda Kern Email and Phone Number
416-520-4897 or Linda@TheKernGroupInc.comIt’s tough to be an effective sales leader these days, helping your team to achieve their sales targets. There are so many priorities and serious challenges to overcome such as:- Hiring, developing & retaining the best talent- Compensation that drives behaviour leading to results- Using the pipeline to its potential - CRM adoption- Team accountabilityAnd more…Help is here! The Kern Group helps small- to medium-sized businesses by filling the role of part-time VP Sales. Likely you don’t need or can’t afford a full-time experienced sales leader, so let us lead you and your team to better results. We set activity metrics at the outset to hold ourselves accountable for early success, along with sales goals that we guarantee you will hit by the end of our work together. It always works, and frankly that’s how you should select this type of partner to work with – one who’s willing to put skin in the game.We also bring top sales executives together monthly to leverage their real-world experience, discuss challenges & explore new opportunities for growth. If you lead a team of 3 or more salespeople in the B2B world, have 5+ years in sales leadership, want to learn & grow, & can commit 4 hours per month, this group may be for you. The council is by invitation only so contact Linda or go to www.thekerngroupinc.com/kslcOur services include sales team training, coaching, mentoring, and accountability. This type of engagement is impactful and results-focused. One team we worked with realized $200K in new business in just 60 days, and by the 6th month they exceeded their goal and hit $2.7 million! The team’s engagement in the process is paramount to its success and we are experts at getting teams involved in the process with early buy-in and all-in participation. Topics include prospecting for new business, conducting a high-impact sales call, proposal presentation, negotiating, closing, time management, and more.
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Founder And CeoThe Kern Group, Inc. Mar 2004 - PresentMississauga, Ontario, CaI work with sales leaders and their teams to help them get more sales meetings, achieve faster closes, and ultimately increase revenue. My unique blend of experience – both in sales and adult learning strategy – coupled with a customized approach for each client, guarantees results. -
Sales And Leadership MentorCeo Global Network Jun 2019 - PresentToronto, On, CaI coach and mentor high performing leaders looking to become even more effective. These business leaders are looking for accountability, a sounding board, and to continuously learn to improve their skills and practices. -
Board MemberArmagh House Jun 2024 - Present
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Sales Expert On Air GuestSauga 960 Am Jul 2019 - Jun 2022Regular guest on the Sauga 960 AM Business Hour exploring topics of importance to sales people, sales managers and CEOs. -
Icube Sales SpecialistUniversity Of Toronto Mississauga May 2019 - Jun 2021Mississauga, Ontario, CaICUBE is the 'Home of Entrepreneurship’ at UTM and is part of the Institute for Management & Innovation. At its core, ICUBE is a business accelerator offering early-stage business development and commercialization services including an entrepreneurial curriculum, business advisory services, co-working space, expert speaker sessions, and a mentorship program. I work with participants to provide training and coaching around sales strategies, skills and activities. -
Adjunct Professor, Faculty Of BusinessSheridan College 2013 - 2016Oakville, On, CaA highly-rated professor I taught Entrepreneurship, Sales Account Management and Professional Selling to 2nd and 3rd year students. -
Executive Search ConsultantCarmichael Birrell Loberto, Executive Search 2003 - 2004Toronto, Ont., Ca -
Director Of TrainingExecutrain 1995 - 1998Lexington, Kentucky, UsI launched and ran the profitable I.T. Training business unit, developed strategic partnerships with key suppliers, and trained sales representatives. I was promoted to oversee the entire training department with 9 full-time and 5 part-time reports. -
Manager, Sales Training And DevelopmentRr Donnelley 1991 - 1995Chicago, Illinois, UsI managed training for 240 sales representatives and sales managers, including needs assessment, program design and development, course delivery, and training administration. -
Sales Representative (Moore Business Forms)Rr Donnelley 1986 - 1991Chicago, Illinois, UsBusiness development -
Assistant Branch ManagerBmo Financial Group 1984 - 1986Toronto, On, CaResponsible for customer service. Managed branch staff in manager's absence.
Linda Kern Education Details
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The University Of British ColumbiaMarketing -
Schulich School Of Business - York UniversityStrategic And Business Planning -
Co-Active Training InstituteCo-Active Coaching
Frequently Asked Questions about Linda Kern
What company does Linda Kern work for?
Linda Kern works for The Kern Group, Inc.
What is Linda Kern's role at the current company?
Linda Kern's current role is Fractional Sales Leader helping companies to achieve their sales goals.
What schools did Linda Kern attend?
Linda Kern attended The University Of British Columbia, Schulich School Of Business - York University, Co-Active Training Institute.
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