Dean Coffer
About Dean Coffer
Dean Coffer is a Regional Sales Executive specializing in Indirect Tax at Thomson Reuters, with a strong background in business administration and finance. He has a proven ability to enhance team dynamics and drive growth in startup regions, supported by extensive experience in contract negotiation and active participation in non-profit organizations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Dean Coffer has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Regional Sales Executive in the Indirect Tax division since 2021. In this role, he operates within the Houston, Texas area, focusing on driving sales and fostering client relationships. His responsibilities include managing sales strategies and ensuring customer satisfaction, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and team dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Dean Coffer studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Houston, where he also pursued an Executive MBA starting in 2010. He has furthered his education at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Additionally, he has been studying Sales Strategies and Sales Management at Miller Heiman since 1999. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Houston-Downtown, which he began in 2000.
Background
Dean Coffer has a diverse professional background, having held significant roles in various organizations. He worked as a Regional Sales Director at Harris/Caprock, focusing on Cloud Transformation for the Oil & Gas Vertical from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a Client Executive at IBM from 2012 to 2018, specializing in SaaS and Digital Transformation. His career reflects a strong emphasis on sales growth and team development.
Achievements
Dean Coffer has a proven track record in transforming team dynamics to enhance business growth and customer satisfaction. He specializes in negotiating contracts with business partners and vendors, contributing to company success. His extensive experience includes growing startup regions and sales teams, achieving revenue and profit and loss goals.
Community Involvement
Dean Coffer actively participates on multiple non-profit and corporate boards, addressing financial, operational, and human rights issues. He emphasizes collaboration, active listening, and integrity as key components of business success, reflecting his commitment to community engagement and ethical practices.