Kelly Kirkwood
About Kelly Kirkwood
Kelly Kirkwood is an Enterprise Account Executive at Parloa, with extensive experience in B2B and B2B2C SaaS sales. She has held various roles in sales and partnerships across multiple companies, including Artsy and Crunchbase, and is also involved in community gardening and fitness training.
Work at Parloa
Kelly Kirkwood has been serving as an Enterprise Account Executive at Parloa since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing enterprise-level accounts and driving sales initiatives within the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her focus is on leveraging her extensive experience in B2B and B2B2C SaaS sales to enhance client relationships and contribute to the company's growth.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Kelly held several roles that contributed to her expertise in sales and partnerships. She worked at Artsy as a Senior Partnerships Manager for Large Accounts from 2019 to 2020 and as a Gallery Partnerships Manager from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Crunchbase from 2022 to 2023. Her experience also includes a role as Director of Sales at Core Infrastructure and as a Founding Account Executive at Contractbook.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Kirkwood studied at Miami University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Photography and Interactive Media Technology. Her educational background supports her decade of experience in sales, particularly in B2B and B2B2C SaaS environments. She has developed successful sales training programs and implemented client-driven product requests that have led to increased revenue.
Community Involvement and Interests
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kelly actively participates in community gardening and engages in non-profit volunteering. She enjoys a variety of creative and recreational activities, including dancing, playing the trumpet, and cooking as an amateur chef. Additionally, she organizes events and has a keen interest in wine.
Fitness Instructor Role
In addition to her primary career in sales, Kelly has worked as a Fitness Instructor at CHALK GYMS, LLC since 2016. This role highlights her passion for fitness and wellness, allowing her to contribute to the health and fitness community in the New York City Metropolitan Area.