Michael Pannier
About Michael Pannier
Michael Pannier is a Deal Desk Manager with a strong background in commercial sales support and compliance. He has extensive experience in deal processing, having worked in various roles at Anaplan and SAP.
Current Role as Deal Desk Manager
Michael Pannier currently serves as the Deal Desk Manager at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, he employs a meticulous and process-focused approach to commercial sales support. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance and upholding governed policies in deal processing, which are critical for maintaining operational integrity.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Before his current position, Michael worked at Anaplan as a Senior Deal Desk Analyst from 2019 to 2021 in San Francisco, California. In this role, he contributed to the deal processing cycle, focusing on accelerating and monitoring the process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Professional Background at SAP
Michael Pannier has extensive experience at SAP, where he held multiple roles. He started as a Customer Engagement Manager from 2015 to 2016 in Newtown Square, PA. He then transitioned to a Sales Support Associate in Global Cloud Sales Operations from 2016 to 2017. Following this, he served as a Commercial Transaction Support Specialist in the Cloud Center of Excellence from 2017 to 2019. His roles at SAP involved various aspects of sales support and transaction processing.
Education and Qualifications
Michael completed his high school education at Sun Valley High School, earning a High School Diploma from 2008 to 2012. He then attended Penn State University, where he studied Business Management and obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in sales support and management.
Skills and Expertise
Michael possesses a strong focus on compliance and governance in deal processing. His meticulous approach is complemented by a demonstrated history of accelerating and monitoring the deal processing cycle. These skills are essential in his roles within commercial sales support, ensuring that processes are efficient and adhere to established policies.