Deep in the hearts and minds of business leaders exist a series of challenges requiring fresh and unbiased outside perspectives.

The SGS Group brings keen insights into issues and will work with you to create meaningful solutions to remove barriers to growth.

We have no “cookie cutter” solutions. We collaborate on actionable and sustainable growth strategies based on your company’s specific challenges.

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Challenges

We Address

  • Organizational misalignment with revenue generation objectives
  • Sales professionals requiring mentoring
  • Absence of strategies for expansion
  • Lack of comprehensive sales progress
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Methods

We Employ

  • Team assessments
  • 1:1 senior leader coaching
  • 1:1 new leader coaching and
  • development
  • Broader organizational workshops
  • In Residence program
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Results

We Impact

  • Organizational harmony structured for greater collaboration
  • Evolved Go-to-Market strategies (horizontal/vertical)
  • Improved distribution management programs
  • Geographic expansion past current boundaries
  • Greater marketing impact for sales growth

Practical • Unbiased Guidance for Growth

This promise is more than a tagline; it’s how we work.
We believe in an unbiased, honest perspective that isn’t clouded by nostalgia or your corporate culture. We believe in strategies that are executed by simple, actionable plans upheld by accountability. We believe in keeping a sharp focus on the vision of the future and on the bottom line.

Our Process

We listen and understand the challenges needing to be overcome.

After speaking and understanding your organization thoroughly, The SGS Group will recommend an engagement approach to achieve the desired outcomes.

Define the issue - Measure what matters - Analyze the causes - Improve the situation - Control the future

Engagement Options

1-1 consulting

1:1 Consultations

Coaching and mentoring individuals, from Executives to Sales Professionals to address topics and issues.

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Group Workshops

Aimed at strengthening cross functional organizational alignment and facilitating total team effectiveness.
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In-Residence Program

To provide the deepest dive into your organization with day-to-day involvement for a finite timeframe.

About Steve

Steve Schwartz

Anchored by his 40-year management career, Steve will help break log jams and work with you to align your organization for growth.

He brings real world, battle tested skills to you. His expertise comes from working within management structures from start-ups to the Fortune 100.

Steve’s expertise includes:

  • Sales organization structures and sales coaching for revenue growth
  • New market strategic planning
  • Evolution of go-to-market approaches
  • Distribution management
  • New leader development
  • Strategic global account program development

Steve’s Experience

Steve’s career has consisted of diverse experiences across the disciplines of sales, marketing, strategy development, and executive leadership. Over the past 4 decades, he has been a member of management within the following organizations:

Simplex

Simplex

Branch Manager, Manager of Strategic Partnerships
Haworth

Haworth

Director of Architectural Interior Sales, Manager of Strategic Marketing
humanscale
Humanscale
Managing Director-Safety Products Division
Spirit Cruises

Spirit Cruises

Regional Director
Face It Together Health

Face It Together Health

President-Face IT Health
ADT

ADT

Commercial Sales Manager
Face It Together Health

Diamond Mowers

Vice President, North American Sales

Personal & Education

Steve was born, raised, and spent the vast majority of his life in the NYC metropolitan area. In 2012, he moved to Sioux Falls, SD and is married to Lenae. He is the proud father of two grown sons and overjoyed to be grandpa to one adorable nearly 2-year old girl.

His lifestyle includes volunteer positions for causes he is passionate about, frequent rounds of golf, and travel across the globe.

Steve earned his Bachelors degree in Economics from Drew University in Madison, NJ. While at Drew, he was selected to attend a program at the University of Brussels where he studied international economics/politics at the Institute for European Studies in Brussels, Belgium. He also earned an MBA in Finance from Iona University in New Rochelle, NY.

What people are saying about Steve

What can happen when we have coffee! Congratulations Steve on launching The SGS Group, LLC! The mark of a good conversation is when you help people see something in themselves that gives them the courage ...
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L.B.
What can happen when we have coffee! Congratulations Steve on launching The SGS Group, LLC! The mark of a good conversation is when you help people see something in themselves that gives them the courage to trust the path they are called to be on. THIS is what can come out of a conversation like that. And this is what Steve will do for his clients...wholeheartedly and with valuable knowledge and experience.
L.B.
So excited for you and thrilled to have you help us with your brilliant expertise!!!
Well365
So excited for you and thrilled to have you help us with your brilliant expertise!!!
Well365
Congratulations on the start of SGS! Seems like a great way to share your leadership, experience & knowledge with as many sales teams as possible. Excited to see the success it's bound to bring about. &...
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T.U.
Congratulations on the start of SGS! Seems like a great way to share your leadership, experience & knowledge with as many sales teams as possible. Excited to see the success it's bound to bring about.  
T.U.
Steve Schwartz has the ability to cut through the noise and identify the actions that will yield results.
T.K.
Steve Schwartz has the ability to cut through the noise and identify the actions that will yield results.
T.K.
Working with Steve when he was an LRC client was an absolute joy - his strategic mindset and approach were great assets for his team in that position. He has great experience and insight into ...
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A.K.
Working with Steve when he was an LRC client was an absolute joy - his strategic mindset and approach were great assets for his team in that position. He has great experience and insight into improving the performance of organizations. Communications and team chemistry are never going to be a problem with Steve. I'm looking forward to seeing him bring success to multiple businesses with his new venture.  
A.K.

Contact The SGS Group

Connect with Steve to arrange a confidential, no-obligation exploration of “what’s keeping you awake at night” to determine how his engagement and guidance can be a viable solution for you to overcome challenges and remove barriers to growth.

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