Shawn Petersen
About Shawn Petersen
Shawn Petersen is a Senior Sales and Account Manager specializing in government clients at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in law enforcement and criminal justice, with extensive experience in sales and account management across various sectors.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Shawn Petersen has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters since 2006. He began as a Law Enforcement Sales Representative from 2006 to 2008. He then transitioned to Senior, Sales and Account Manager for High Value Accounts from 2012 to 2014. In 2015, he took on the role of Senior, Sales and Account Manager focusing on Government clients, a position he has maintained for over nine years. Additionally, he has served as a Senior Government and Academic Sales Representative from 2008 to 2011. Since 2018, he has also been recognized as a Product Specialist, concentrating on government clients.
Education and Expertise
Shawn Petersen studied at Hamline University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice and Psychology from 2000 to 2004. He also attended Minneapolis Community and Technical College, achieving a Certificate in Law Enforcement in 2004 after an 11-month program. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in sales and account management, particularly in government and law enforcement sectors.
Background
Before his extensive career at Thomson Reuters, Shawn Petersen worked as a Correctional Officer at Hennepin County in 2005 for eight months. His early career in law enforcement has informed his understanding of the needs of government clients, enhancing his effectiveness in sales roles within the industry.
Achievements
Shawn Petersen is known for consistently receiving positive feedback from customers, reflecting his commitment to high-quality service and support. He has a proven track record of exceeding yearly sales quotas across various roles, demonstrating his effectiveness in managing government, corporate, and academic client accounts.