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Erik Swanson

Tampa,United States

Summary

Experienced professional proactive in leading and developing strategic growth plans. Quickly determine customer product requirements and promote product mixes to meet identified needs and drive sales. Offering proven talent for building and managing strategic relationships within customer accounts.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Manager

Rinnai
, Florida, United States
05.2025 - Current
  • Provided technical advice and product training to customers and staff on product features, benefits, and uses.
  • Directed all aspects of the sales cycle from initial contact through successful closure of deals.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key customers to identify new business opportunities.
  • Managed financial forecasting for future sales activity based on historical performance metrics.
  • Partnered with vendors to secure discounts on products or services used by customers.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

TECO Peoples Gas
Tampa, United States
11.2021 - 05.2025
  • Led content creation for B2C and B2B marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and campaign objectives
  • Spearheaded the promotion of compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) solutions across sectors, enhancing brand visibility
  • Managed CRM systems to optimize customer interactions and drive insights for campaign improvements

Public Affairs Specialist

United States Department of Energy
Washington, United States
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Partnered with policy advisors and technologists to ensure technical accuracy, and timely delivery of communications.
  • Produced high-impact written content, including articles, press releases, and campaign materials, for diverse stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with energy firms to devise strategic plans aligning with departmental goals.

Communications Coordinator

American Hotel and Lodging Association
Washington, United States
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Managed website content including design updates, graphics creation, copywriting.
  • Facilitated smooth internal and external communication, acting as the first point of contact for the executive.
  • Developed consistent messaging across internal and external communication channels.

Fellow

United States House of Representatives
Washington, United States
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Developed video scripts and original content for members of Congress and senior staff, including the Speaker of the House
  • Supported communications for the Energy and Commerce Committee, aligning messaging with legislative priorities

Education

MBA - Business And Finance

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
12-2024

Graduate Certificate - Economics

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Vallendar, Germany
06-2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
05.2019

Skills

  • Energy policy
  • Sales
  • Data modeling
  • Energy education programs
  • Energy market research
  • Python and SAS programming
  • Project management
  • Policy writing
  • Revenue generation
  • Salesforce
  • Business development
  • Market research
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Territory Sales Manager

Rinnai
05.2025 - Current

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

TECO Peoples Gas
11.2021 - 05.2025

Public Affairs Specialist

United States Department of Energy
09.2020 - 11.2021

Communications Coordinator

American Hotel and Lodging Association
06.2019 - 09.2020

Fellow

United States House of Representatives
01.2017 - 12.2019

MBA - Business And Finance

The University of Tampa

Graduate Certificate - Economics

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - History

The Catholic University of America