Connor Tedstrom
About Connor Tedstrom
Connor Tedstrom serves as the SDR Manager at Sezzle, where he leads a team focused on helping young consumers build credit. He has a background in account management and sales development, with previous roles at SPS Commerce and Publicis.
Current Role at Sezzle
Connor Tedstrom serves as the Sales Development Representative (SDR) Manager at Sezzle, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages a team focused on innovative payment solutions for millennials. His leadership contributes to Sezzle's mission of financially empowering the next generation by helping young consumers build credit through interest-free installment plans.
Previous Experience at SPS Commerce
Prior to his current role, Connor Tedstrom worked at SPS Commerce in various capacities. He began as an Associate Account Executive for two months in 2017, followed by a year as an Account Executive in Supplier Sales from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Sales Development Representative from 2016 to 2017 for six months. His experience at SPS Commerce provided him with a solid foundation in account management and sales.
Education and Academic Background
Connor Tedstrom studied at St. Olaf College from 2012 to 2016, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Spanish. His academic background has equipped him with analytical skills and cultural insights that are beneficial in his professional endeavors. He also attended Battle Mountain High School from 2006 to 2010.
Internship Experience
Connor has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. In 2015, he worked as an Account Management Intern at Publicis for two months in New York City. In 2014, he served as a Membership Marketing Intern at Thrivent Financial for two months in Minneapolis. These internships provided him with valuable experience in account management and marketing.
Contributions to Credit Score Improvement Initiatives
At Sezzle, Connor Tedstrom has been instrumental in implementing strategies that report positive repayment behavior to credit bureaus. This initiative aids in improving credit scores for young consumers, aligning with Sezzle's mission to empower the next generation financially. His focus on managing a team dedicated to this cause highlights his commitment to consumer financial health.