Steven Kane

SVP, Client Development at Stored Value Solutions (SVS)

Wilsonville, Oregon, United States

About

Senior level sales and business development executive. Expertise in sales management, associate development, and market expansion. Particularly strong in new product launch strategy with fast track to revenue. Excellent people skills with a penchant for finding the "win/win" in partner relationships. Passion for the sales process and enthusiastic brand ambassador. Deep knowledge and broad connections in the closed loop gift card industry. The gift card market is going through a major shift in terms of how to make the transaction between brand/product and consumer more relevant, easier, and ultimately happen more often. This evolution is fascinating and will point to the winners....and losers....in the near future.

Experience

  • SVP, Client Development at Stored Value Solutions (SVS)
    Aug 2019 - Present · 7 yrs

    • Spearheaded the development and implementation of the Solutions B2B program, enhancing content acquisition for sales teams and buyers. • Led innovative B2B marketing initiatives, fostering growth through strategic partnerships and new projects. • Drove significant revenue growth and market expansion through meticulous strategic planning and execution.

  • RVP, Business Development at Blackhawk Network
    Sep 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs

    • Led business development efforts to bring new spa/wellness/beauty brands to Blackhawk for distribution and card services. • Successfully launched national brands in fitness, beauty services, and spa, expanding Blackhawk's product offerings. • Developed and drove the launch of the Happy Card assortment, increasing product visibility and sales in all channels.

  • Spafinder Wellness, Inc. (9 yrs 7 mos)
    • Group President, Gift Sales and Business Development
      Jan 2014 - Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Oversee all gift sales for U.S., Canada, and Europe. Business development responsibility for new opportunities on a global basis.

    • Chief Revenue Officer
      Mar 2011 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Oversee and manage all revenue driving divisions at SpaFinder Wellness

    • Senior Vice President
      Mar 2007 - Mar 2011 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      US gift card management

  • Vice President, Sales at Schifter + Partners
    Mar 2006 - Mar 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Vice President, Sales (Levi's) at Olivet International
    Feb 2005 - Mar 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos