Sarah Hermanns
About Sarah Hermanns
Sarah Hermanns is the Vice President of Sales at Hiya Inc., leading sales efforts in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. She has 14 years of experience in SaaS and eCommerce, with a strong technical background in computer science and iOS software development.
Company
Sarah Hermanns is currently employed at Hiya Inc., where she serves as the Vice President of Sales. Based in Seattle, Washington, she has been with the company since 2022. Sarah leads sales efforts for Hiya Connect across three countries: the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and oversees the company's direct sales teams in these regions.
Title
Sarah Hermanns holds the title of Vice President of Sales at Hiya Inc. In her role, she is responsible for driving sales strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project outcomes through effective data analysis and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Hermanns has a strong educational background, including a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington (2005-2008). She further enhanced her technical skills by studying iOS development at Code Fellows in 2015, earning a certification in Computer Software Engineering. Her technical foundation enhances her ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Background
Sarah Hermanns brings 14 years of sales and leadership experience across SaaS and eCommerce sectors. Before joining Hiya Inc., she held significant roles at Ekata, a Mastercard company, where she served as Sr. Director and Director of Enterprise Sales. Prior to that, she gained substantial experience at Whitepages, where she progressed from Sr. Enterprise Account Executive to Head of Marketplace Practice. Her retail management experience includes stints as a Store Manager at Seattle Coffee Gear and Sur La Table.
Achievements
One of Sarah Hermanns' notable achievements was leading Ekata's Enterprise Sales organization through a crucial acquisition by Mastercard in 2021. This acquisition marked a high-value transition for the company, showcasing her effective leadership and strategic planning abilities in high-stakes scenarios. Additionally, her skills in conflict resolution and building trust through relationship-building strategies have been instrumental in her professional success.