Sean Ryan
About Sean Ryan
Sean Ryan is a Deal Desk Manager at Talkdesk with extensive experience in sales and a background in sociology and leadership studies.
Title at Talkdesk
Sean Ryan works remotely as a Deal Desk Manager at Talkdesk in Madison, Wisconsin. In this role, he focuses on handling complex sales deals, ensuring they meet company policies and guidelines from a legal and financial perspective. His responsibilities include evaluating the terms and conditions of deals, working closely with sales teams, and optimizing deal structures to facilitate company growth.
Work Experience at Five9
From 2022 to 2024, Sean Ryan served as a Deal Desk Analyst at Five9 in Denver, Colorado. His role involved analyzing and managing sales deals, assisting in the development of pricing strategies, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. His experience at Five9 helped him hone his skills in deal structuring and financial analysis.
Previous Roles as Account Executive
Sean Ryan has extensive experience as an Account Executive. He worked at Planhat from 2021 to 2022 for 10 months and at Zendesk from 2018 to 2021 for three years, both in Denver, Colorado. Prior to that, he was an Account Executive at Hudl in the Lincoln, Nebraska Area from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved managing client accounts, driving sales, and building relationships to meet business objectives.
Educational Background
Sean Ryan graduated from Doane University with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sociology & Leadership Studies. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and leadership principles, which are critical components in his professional life, especially in sales and deal management.
Skills and Expertise
Sean Ryan has a deep understanding of the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing, including demo, finance, legal, and security aspects. He emphasizes curiosity and leadership as key components for success in sales and building relationships. His experience spans both well-established enterprises and bootstrapped startups, providing him with a broad perspective on the challenges faced by different types of companies.