Michael Steinhauer

About Michael Steinhauer

I’ve spent the last 15+ years helping companies grow — not just by selling products, but…

Experience

1. Inside Sales Representative - Southeast Territory

   Voith Paper

   Aug 2025 — Present · Appleton, WI, US

   Supporting Voith’s Southeast territory, I serve as a strategic partner to our field sales team, OEM clients, and end users across the pulp and paper industry. My role is equal parts sales execution, customer relationship management, and operational coordination.Key Responsibilities: • Manage inbound and outbound sales activity, driving revenue across Voith’s portfolio of engineered solutions and aftermarket products. • Serve as the key liaison between the Southeast field reps, customer base, and internal teams—ensuring fast, accurate quotes, orders, and fulfillment. • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication, follow-up, and problem-solving. • Utilize SAP, CRM, and internal systems to track pipeline activity, order status, and performance metrics. • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, and procurement to support client needs and drive efficient order flow.Key Wins: • Streamlining territory communications and increasing quote-to-order conversions in the first 60 days. • Leveraging 15+ years of inside sales experience to identify revenue opportunities and improve customer satisfaction in a complex, B2B environment.

Education

• Lander University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration/Management

  2005 — 2007

• Greenwood High School

  High School Diploma

  1999 — 2003

• Fox Valley Technical College

  Assocate’s Degree (AAS), Marketing

• Piedmont Technical College

  Associate's Degree, Business Administration/Management

  2003 — 2005