Luke S.
About Luke S.
Luke S. is a Strategic Account Executive specializing in Payments and Fintech at Podium, where he has worked in various roles since 2017. He leads the strategic sales initiatives for Podium's fintech products and has a diverse background in sales, account management, and finance.
Current Role at Podium
Luke S. currently serves as a Strategic Account Executive in the Payments & Fintech sector at Podium. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he leads the strategic and enterprise sales initiatives for Podium's fintech products, focusing on both expansion and new-logo opportunities. His responsibilities include developing and executing the go-to-market strategy for all enterprise and strategic accounts.
Previous Experience at Podium
Luke S. has extensive experience at Podium, having worked in various roles since 2017. He served as an Account Executive for six months, followed by a tenure as Senior Account Executive for ten months. He also held the position of Growth Manager - Payments from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he worked as an Enterprise Payments Consultant for eight months in 2020, during which he contributed to the company's payment solutions.
Experience at Zenefits
Prior to his roles at Podium, Luke S. worked at Zenefits from 2015 to 2017. He started as a Senior Sales Development Representative for two years before transitioning to an Account Executive role for eleven months. His experience at Zenefits provided him with a solid foundation in sales and account management within the tech industry, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Luke S. studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a focus on Finance from 2011 to 2015. He also attended Ensign College, achieving an Associate of Science degree with an Accounting Certificate from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management and business strategy.
Early Career Experience
Luke S. began his career in sales and finance with various roles prior to his time at Podium and Zenefits. He worked as a Sales Representative at Vivint for one year and as a New Home Sales Specialist at Candlelight Homes for three years. Additionally, he gained experience in financial analysis at NBCUniversal and as a Research Analyst at Bridge Investment Group. His early career also includes a unique role as a Logger and Russian Interpreter for NBC Olympics during the 2014 Sochi Games.