Charles Knirnschild
About Charles Knirnschild
Charles Knirnschild serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Simpay, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales management, having held various positions at companies such as Heartland Payment Systems, International Bancard Corporation, and ADP.
Current Role at Simpay
Charles Knirnschild serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Simpay, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading the sales strategy and operations, focusing on driving revenue growth and expanding the customer base. His leadership is instrumental in shaping the sales team and implementing effective methodologies tailored to the industry.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Simpay, Charles held various significant roles in sales management. He worked at International Bancard Corporation as Vice President of Sales from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as Division Director at Get Beyond for one year and had multiple roles at Heartland Payment Systems, including Territory Manager and Division Manager, contributing to substantial growth in sales and account acquisition.
Educational Background
Charles Knirnschild studied at Kent State University for one year from 1991 to 1992. He also attended Community College of Beaver County (C.C.B.C), where he earned an Associate's degree in Aviation Science from 1989 to 1991. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in sales and business development.
Sales Achievements and Growth
During his tenure at International Bancard Corporation, Charles achieved over 270% top-line growth in 2020-2021 by leveraging independent software vendors (ISV), sales strategies, and building a championship culture. He successfully built a sales team that expanded the organization from 150 new accounts to over 570 in just 11 months, showcasing his ability to drive significant business results.
Advisory Role and Leadership Skills
In addition to his sales management roles, Charles advises CEOs on best-in-class sales methodologies tailored to their specific industries. He has been recognized for earning top results on manager feedback surveys, indicating strong leadership and motivational skills that contribute to the success of his teams.