Sarah O'kelly
About Sarah O'kelly
Sarah O'Kelly is the National Channel Manager at OnDeck, where she has worked since 2019. She has over 10 years of experience in contact center sales and has held various managerial roles at News Corp Australia and Firstsource Solutions Limited.
Current Role at OnDeck
Sarah O'kelly serves as the National Channel Manager at OnDeck, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing channel management strategies and driving sales initiatives across the organization. Based in Sydney, Australia, she has contributed to the growth and development of OnDeck's sales functions, leveraging her extensive experience in the industry.
Previous Experience at News Corp Australia
Prior to her current role, Sarah O'kelly worked at News Corp Australia in various capacities. She served as Program Lead from 2017 to 2019, where she managed program initiatives. Before that, she held the position of Contact Centre Manager from 2015 to 2016, overseeing operations in Sydney. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Manager from 2016 to 2017, further enhancing her expertise in sales management.
Background in Sales and Management
Sarah O'kelly has over 10 years of experience in Contact Centre sales, with more than 7 years dedicated to management and leadership roles. Her background includes managing sales functions across both agency and direct sales segments, catering to a range of clients from SMEs to key accounts. She specializes in delivering results in revenue, productivity, and portfolio growth.
Experience at Firstsource Solutions Limited
Before her tenure at News Corp Australia, Sarah O'kelly worked at Firstsource Solutions Limited as a Sales Support Team Leader from 2012 to 2014 in Dublin. In this role, she was responsible for leading sales support initiatives, which contributed to her development in sales management and team leadership.
Early Career at Dublin's 98FM
Sarah O'kelly began her career as a Producer at Dublin's 98FM, where she worked from 2008 to 2009. This early experience in media provided her with foundational skills in production and team collaboration, which have been beneficial throughout her subsequent roles in sales and management.