Alison Mc Cabe
About Alison Mc Cabe
Alison McCabe is the Director of Business Development for EMEA at Fivetran, with a strong background in business development and sales management. She has held various roles in companies such as Openet and Nitro, and possesses expertise in stakeholder management and strategic planning.
Current Role at Fivetran
Alison McCabe serves as the Director of Business Development EMEA at Fivetran, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on driving business growth and expanding market presence in the EMEA region. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and sales operations, leveraging her extensive experience in business development to enhance Fivetran's offerings.
Previous Experience at Openet
Prior to her current role, Alison McCabe worked at Openet in various capacities from 2012 to 2020. She held positions such as Business Development Manager and Manager of Automated Network Ecosystems. Her tenure at Openet allowed her to develop strong skills in stakeholder management and project management, contributing to her effectiveness in leading cross-functional teams.
Experience at Nitro, Inc.
Alison McCabe also has experience working at Nitro, Inc., where she served as an Account Executive and later as an Account Manager EMEA. Her time at Nitro from 2015 to 2016 involved managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives, further enhancing her expertise in business development.
Educational Background
Alison McCabe has a solid educational foundation, having studied at Trinity College Dublin, where she earned a BESS degree in Business & Sociology from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she obtained a Diploma in Sales and Sales Management from Dublin Business School in 2019. She also studied Italian Language and Literature at Piccola Accademia di Italiano from 2014 to 2015.
Skills and Expertise
Alison McCabe possesses strong skills in strategic planning, sales operations, stakeholder management, and project management. Her ability to lead and develop managers within her team showcases her expertise in second line management. She utilizes a command of the message approach to ensure effective communication in her business development strategies.