Daniel Penning
About Daniel Penning
Daniel Penning is an Enterprise Account Executive with extensive experience in sales and account management, particularly in the tax and accounting software sector. He has worked for notable companies including Thomson Reuters and FindLaw, focusing on delivering customized solutions to optimize business processes for large corporations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Daniel Penning has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters. He began as an Account Executive from 2014 to 2016, focusing on sales engagement within the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He continued in this capacity until 2018, after which he transitioned to FindLaw, a division of Thomson Reuters. In 2021, he returned to Thomson Reuters as an Enterprise Account Executive, where he has been responsible for delivering SaaS software and optimizing tax and accounting processes for large corporations. His current role involves collaborating with clients to identify improvement opportunities and implement customized solutions.
Experience at FindLaw
At FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters, Daniel Penning served as a National Open Coverage Accounts Executive from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he focused on managing client relationships and driving sales strategies. Prior to this role, he worked as an Account Executive from 2016 to 2018, where he continued to build on his expertise in client engagement and sales within the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His experience at FindLaw contributed to his understanding of the legal and marketing sectors.
Background in Account Management
Before his tenure at Thomson Reuters and FindLaw, Daniel Penning worked at Broadridge Advisor Solutions as an Account Executive and Territory Manager from 2012 to 2014. Based in Duluth, Minnesota, he managed client accounts and developed strategies to enhance service delivery. This role laid the groundwork for his future positions in account management and sales, where he continued to refine his skills in client engagement and solution implementation.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Penning studied at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology, both completed from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for understanding client behavior and business challenges. This knowledge supports his current role in developing value-driven strategies that minimize effective tax burdens for clients.
Sales and Solution Implementation Skills
In his current role as an Enterprise Account Executive, Daniel Penning specializes in delivering software solutions that improve tax and accounting processes for large corporations. He is responsible for implementing various solutions, including Checkpoint, Checkpoint EDGE, IBFD, Orbitax, DAC6/MDR, WG&L, and e-Forms RS. His ability to lead sales engagement across large corporate accounts demonstrates his expertise in identifying and addressing specific business challenges.