Sarah Trenkwalder
About Sarah Trenkwalder
Sarah Trenkwalder is an Enterprise Account Manager currently working at Handshake in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has over a decade of experience in various roles, including positions at iHealth Labs, LinkedIn, and Dow Jones.
Current Role at Handshake
Sarah Trenkwalder serves as an Enterprise Account Manager at Handshake, a position she has held since 2021. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she focuses on managing key client relationships and driving enterprise sales initiatives. Her role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure client satisfaction and the successful implementation of Handshake's solutions.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Before joining Handshake, Sarah held several positions in account management. She worked at LinkedIn as a Relationship Manager for Elevate from 2019 to 2021, where she managed client relationships and supported user engagement. Prior to that, she was an Account Manager at iHealth Labs from 2011 to 2013, where she contributed to client management and support in the healthcare technology sector.
Sales and Finance Background
Sarah has a solid background in sales and finance. She served as the National Sales Director at Cup4Cup from 2013 to 2015, overseeing sales strategies and operations. Earlier, she worked as a Finance Analyst and Sales Assistant at Eveo from 2009 to 2011, where she supported financial analysis and sales processes. Additionally, she was a Midwest & West Sales Manager at The Cricket Company from 2015 to 2019, further enhancing her sales expertise.
Educational Background
Sarah Trenkwalder studied at California State University-Chico, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She completed her secondary education at Carmel High School. Her educational background provides a foundation for her career in account management and sales.
Early Career Experience
Sarah began her professional career as a Research Analyst at Dow Jones from 2006 to 2009. This role involved conducting research and analysis, which contributed to her analytical skills. Her early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in account management and sales.