In this episode, Stacey Copas speaks with Christopher Gersitz about his journey from being a physics and chemistry instructor to becoming Vice President of National Sales for Cardinal Health, a Fortune 15 company, overseeing a $7.5 billion responsibility.
He talks about the importance of resilience in sales, normalising rejection, and highlights the significance of preparation in the sales process to understanding the actual problem rather than simply pushing a product.
Christopher also shares valuable tips for building and leading a high performing sales team with open communication.
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About Christopher:
Christopher served as a Vice President of National Sales for Cardinal Health, a Fortune 15 company, leading a multi-billion-dollar national sales organization which developed and delivered transformational and innovative healthcare solutions to healthcare providers.
From the early days of his career, Christopher found inspiration through connecting with people and focusing on how healthcare improved patients’ lives. Over the course of 15 years and multiple roles with the company, he developed a deep understanding of what’s possible by working and partnering with numerous business units and various geographies across all functions.
Christopher believes in the power to harness technology to advance healthcare and education. He is a committed and proven leader who looks through an inclusive and disciplined lens, focusing on developing talent and cultivating a winning culture that attracts success.
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