Erik Schroeder

Erik Schroeder has over 25 years of experience in IT sales, with a focus on the public sector. Erik is currently working as a Public Sector Account Executive at ThunderCat Technology, where they assist state and local government, K-12, and higher education customers in Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and West Virginia with their IT missions. Erik'sresponsibilities include new business development, building relationships, and providing IT strategy and long-term planning.

Before joining ThunderCat Technology, Erik worked at SHI International Corp. for 24 years. Erik held various roles, including District Sales Manager, Senior Account Executive, Team Leader - Inside Sales, and Inside Sales Account Manager. In their district sales manager role, they were responsible for a team of account executives focusing on public sector IT solutions in Virginia, West Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Erik implemented policies, conducted performance reviews, and managed reporting and sales metrics. As a senior account executive, their focus was on state and local government and education customers.

Earlier in their career at SHI International Corp., Erik managed a team of inside sales representatives and order entry technicians and worked closely with accounting representatives and account executives. Erik also served as an inside sales account manager, covering the state of Texas, where they handled customer service, sales quotes, software licensing programs, and vendor relationships.

Overall, Erik Schroeder has a strong background in IT sales, specializing in the public sector. Erik has experience working with various government and education organizations, building relationships, and providing strategic IT solutions.

Erik Schroeder has an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Raritan Valley Community College. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications, including "Asking Great Sales Questions" and "Virtual Selling for Sales Professionals" from LinkedIn in July and June 2022 respectively. Erik also holds certifications in cybersecurity, such as the "Palo Alto AMPLIFY Security Fundamentals (ASF) Certificate" from Palo Alto Networks in April 2022. Furthermore, Erik has obtained multiple certifications on various topics, such as sales time management, cold calling, goal setting, and resilience, from LinkedIn between 2021 and 2022. Erik has also completed certifications on leadership skills, including coaching skills, balancing multiple roles, transitioning from manager to leader, and human-centered leadership. Erik's education and certifications demonstrate a diverse range of knowledge and skills in both the liberal arts and sciences field and various professional disciplines.