Jula Pereira 🍐 (She/Her)
About Jula Pereira 🍐 (She/Her)
Jula Pereira is a Business Development Representative at Merit America, where she has worked since 2023. With a diverse career spanning roles in sales, corporate engagement, and entrepreneurship, she is also an author and a mentor focused on diversity and inclusion.
Work at Merit America
Jula Pereira has been employed at Merit America as a Business Development Representative since 2023. In this role, she focuses on fostering relationships and driving business growth. Her work involves engaging with potential clients and identifying opportunities to enhance the organization’s outreach and impact in the community.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to her current position, Jula Pereira worked at HubSpot as an Account Executive from 2021 to 2022. She also served as the Associate Director of Corporate Engagement at Year Up for seven months in 2023. Additionally, she held roles as a Sales Consultant at PBHS Inc. from 2019 to 2021 and at Hirsh Marketing in 2018. These positions contributed to her extensive experience in sales and corporate engagement.
Education and Expertise
Jula Pereira earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Davis. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and engagement, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in business development and corporate engagement.
Authorship and Community Engagement
Jula authored the book 'Six Weeks to Sales Confidence: A Guide for Women', which reflects her commitment to empowering women in sales. She actively participates in community initiatives, mentoring and coaching individuals to help them advance in their careers. Her passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging drives her efforts to close the opportunity divide.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Before transitioning into tech sales, Jula Pereira launched two successful businesses, demonstrating her entrepreneurial skills. She owned On Time Social from 2015 to 2019, where she gained valuable experience in business management and client relations. Her background in entrepreneurship complements her current focus in business development.