Kelly Brown
About Kelly Brown
Kelly Brown serves as Co-Pilot to the VP Sales at Kong Inc., bringing extensive experience in marketing and sales across various industries. With a strong background in revenue growth and project management, Brown has significantly contributed to organizations like Datadog and IHS Markit.
Work at Kong
Currently, Kelly Brown serves as Co-Pilot to the VP Sales at Kong Inc. in New York, United States. This role, which she has held since 2022, involves supporting sales strategies and initiatives. Previously, she worked as Senior Manager of Field Marketing at Kong Inc. from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she focused on enhancing marketing efforts to drive sales growth and improve market presence.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Brown is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Honors/Distinction at the University of South Wales, a program she started in 2022 and is expected to complete in 2024. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and holds MCIM status. Her expertise includes project management, sales strategy, and designing employee reward and retention programs.
Background
Kelly Brown has a diverse professional background that spans various industries. She began her career as a Cultural Representative at Walt Disney World from 1998 to 1999. She later worked at Barclays as a Recognition & Incentive Manager for five years, followed by a role as Event Director at the School for Creative Startups in 2013. Her experience in marketing and sales includes significant positions at Datadog and IHS Markit.
Achievements
During her tenure at Datadog from 2018 to 2021, Kelly Brown significantly increased regional revenue opportunities by 542%, reaching $53 million, and closed/won revenue by 316%, totaling $33.5 million in the EMEA and APAC regions. Her work has consistently focused on driving sales excellence and generating pipeline growth.