Derek Peterson
About Derek Peterson
Derek Peterson serves as the Senior Manager of Sales Development at Podium, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in sales and education, having held various roles in sales development, customer service, and academic support.
Current Role at Podium
Derek Peterson serves as the Senior Manager of Sales Development at Podium, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leading the sales development team and enhancing sales processes. He has established service level agreements between marketing and sales teams to improve the qualification of inbound leads. Additionally, he develops playbooks and reporting analyses to guide sales representatives in meeting their pipeline targets.
Previous Experience at Podium
Prior to his current role, Derek worked at Podium as the Senior Manager of Inbound Sales Development from 2021 to 2022. He led a specialized team of outbound sales development representatives, emphasizing cold outreach to strategic partnerships. During his tenure, he managed the adoption and training of various new software tools aimed at enhancing the productivity of sales development representatives.
Educational Background
Derek Peterson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Utah State University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He also completed his high school education at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, graduating in 2013. His educational experiences laid the foundation for his career in sales and management.
Work Experience at Utah State University
Derek held multiple positions at Utah State University. He served as an OER Program Assistant from 2018 to 2019 and as an Economics Supplemental Instructor from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, he contributed to educational programs and supported students in their academic pursuits. He was also a full-time student at the university during this period, balancing his studies with work commitments.
Early Career at American Credit Foundation
Derek began his professional career at American Credit Foundation, where he worked as a Custodian from 2008 to 2013 and later as a Customer Service and Sales Representative from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided him with foundational experience in customer service and operational processes, which he later applied in his sales development career.