Douglas Pettit
About Douglas Pettit
Douglas Pettit is a Senior Business Development Representative at Klaviyo, specializing in mid-market and enterprise solutions. He has a diverse background in sales and hospitality management across several countries and holds degrees in International Business and German Business Studies.
Work at Klaviyo
Douglas Pettit currently serves as a Senior Business Development Representative (BDR) for Mid-Market and Enterprise at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2024. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in London, England. Prior to this role, he worked as a BDR for Mid-Market and Enterprise at Klaviyo from 2023 to 2024. In his current role, he focuses on assisting e-commerce companies in utilizing data for automated and hyper-personalized messaging.
Previous Experience
Before joining Klaviyo, Douglas Pettit worked as a Sales Development Representative at Pleo in 2022 for four months in Lisbon, Portugal. His career also includes five years of experience as a Restaurant and Bar Supervisor at 360 Cookhouse from 2016 to 2021 in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. His diverse roles have provided him with valuable customer-facing experience and insights into hospitality management across multiple countries.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Pettit studied at the University of Galway, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in International Business with a focus on German from 2017 to 2021. He also attended Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg for one year, studying German Business Studies, where he achieved a qualification in Commerce and German. His educational background supports his expertise in business development and international commerce.
Background
Douglas Pettit has a multicultural background, having worked in various countries including Belgium, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, and the UK. This international experience has contributed to his understanding of diverse markets and customer needs. He has a strong focus on personal growth, striving for continuous improvement in his professional skills and knowledge.
Personal Development
Douglas Pettit is committed to continuous personal growth, aiming for a 1% improvement every day. This philosophy reflects his dedication to self-improvement and professional development, which he applies in his career in business development and customer engagement.