Sarah Donovan
About Sarah Donovan
Sarah Donovan is an Account Executive currently working at Pavilion in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a diverse background in sales and account management, with previous roles at Cresta, Taj Hotels, and Toast, among others.
Work at Pavilion
Sarah Donovan currently holds the position of Account Executive at Pavilion, a role she has occupied since 2024. In this capacity, she focuses on connecting public entity buyers with suppliers through shareable contracts. Her experience in sales and account management contributes to her effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience at Cresta
Sarah Donovan has extensive experience at Cresta, where she served in multiple roles. She began as a Sales Development Representative, progressing to Sales Development Representative III and then to Sales Development Representative IV. She was also a founding Mid-Market Sales Director, contributing to the development of an AI-powered coaching platform for sales and customer service teams. Her tenure at Cresta spanned from 2020 to 2022.
Background in Hospitality Management
Before her roles in tech sales, Sarah Donovan worked in the hospitality industry. She served as a Sales Manager for MICE & Groups at Taj Hotels from 2018 to 2020 and began her career there as a Front Desk Agent from 2016 to 2017. This background provided her with valuable skills in customer service and sales management.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Donovan holds a Bachelor's Degree in English with Drama from University College Dublin, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Marketing - Professional Selling and Sales Management from the University of Galway in 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in sales and marketing.
Sales Experience Across Various Industries
In addition to her roles at Cresta and Pavilion, Sarah Donovan has held positions in sales across different sectors. She worked as a Territory Account Executive at Toast from 2022 to 2024 and had a brief stint at Airship as Sales Development - Enterprise in 2020. Her diverse experience enhances her adaptability and understanding of various market dynamics.