Shayla Jackson
About Shayla Jackson
Shayla Jackson is an experienced sales and marketing professional currently serving as the SDR Manager at Faire in Atlanta, Georgia. She has a diverse background that includes roles in sales management, coaching, and event marketing, with previous positions at DriveTime and the Atlanta Hawks.
Work at Faire
Shayla Jackson currently serves as the SDR Manager at Faire, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the sales development team, focusing on driving growth and enhancing sales strategies. Prior to her current position, she worked as the SDR Team Lead at Faire from 2021 to 2023, where she contributed to the development and execution of sales initiatives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Previous Experience at DriveTime
Shayla Jackson has extensive experience at DriveTime, where she held multiple roles from 2016 to 2021. She started as a Senior Sales Advisor from 2016 to 2017, then progressed to Sales Manager from 2018 to 2020, and finally served as Assistant General Manager from 2020 to 2021. Her time at DriveTime involved managing sales teams and implementing strategies to improve sales performance across various locations in Georgia.
Background in Sports Administration
Shayla Jackson has a strong background in sports administration, having earned a Master's Degree in Sports Administration from Georgia State University from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Sports Management at Belmont Abbey College from 2007 to 2011. This educational foundation supports her professional roles in sports and sales management.
Coaching and Internships in Sports
Shayla Jackson has experience in sports coaching and marketing. She served as the Women's Basketball Assistant Coach at Agnes Scott College from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she interned with the Atlanta Hawks in 2014, where she worked as an Event Marketing & Sports Programs Intern for three months and later as an Event Marketing Representative from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided her with insights into sports marketing and event management.