Anna Samovol
About Anna Samovol
Anna Samovol serves as the Sr. Director Deal Desk at Kong Inc. since 2021, bringing over a decade of experience in sales operations and deal management from various leadership roles in the tech industry.
Work at Kong
Anna Samovol currently serves as the Sr. Director Deal Desk at Kong Inc. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing deal management processes and ensuring effective sales operations. Her leadership contributes to the strategic direction of the company's sales initiatives.
Previous Experience in Sales Operations
Before joining Kong, Anna held several significant positions in sales operations. She worked at Fastly as the Director of Global Deal Desk from 2019 to 2021, where she managed global deal strategies. Prior to that, she was the Director of Sales Operations at Radius Intelligence from 2015 to 2017, and at Splunk as Director of Best Practices from 2017 to 2019. Her experience spans various aspects of sales operations and deal management.
Career Background in Tech Industry
Anna has over a decade of experience in the tech industry, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has held director-level positions at multiple companies, including Fuze, Inc. and Salesforce.com. Her career reflects a strong focus on sales operations, renewals, and strategic deal management, showcasing her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Anna earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of San Francisco School of Management, where she studied from 1997 to 2003. Her educational background, combined with extensive experience in sales operations, has equipped her with the skills necessary for leadership roles in the tech sector.
Transition to Strategic Deal Management
Anna transitioned from a focus on best practices at Splunk to a leadership role in global deal desk management at Fastly. This shift indicates her ability to adapt and take on more strategic responsibilities in deal management, further enhancing her expertise in sales operations.