Steffen Perna

Deal Desk Manager, Strategic Enterprise at Outreach

Steffen Perna has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. Steffen began their career at Umpqua Bank as a Universal Associate, gaining sales techniques and expertise in finance accounts. Steffen then transitioned to the role of Commercial Credit Analyst, providing analytical support for commercial lending and assessing creditworthiness.

Perna later joined Puget Sound Bank, where they served as a Commercial Credit Analyst and Assistant Relationship Manager. In these roles, they analyzed financial reports, prepared credit authorizations, and performed audits to ensure compliance with loan agreements. Steffen also assisted in structuring loan terms and reducing risk exposure.

Moving on to Vertafore, Perna worked as a Deal Desk Contracts Specialist. Steffen played a critical role in large strategic opportunities, reviewing and approving sales deals while managing risk. Steffen specialized in increasing sales efficiency and effectiveness.

Perna then joined CallidusCloud as a Deal Desk Analyst, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various inbound SaaS contracts. Steffen collaborated with internal stakeholders and obtained necessary approvals to optimize support for the business.

Currently, Perna is working at Outreach as a Deal Desk Manager, Strategic Enterprise. Their responsibilities include managing a team, analyzing and negotiating contracts, and ensuring business needs are accurately reflected in agreements.

Steffen Perna attended Gonzaga University from 2007 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance and Marketing.

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