Rod Kav
About Rod Kav
Rod Kav serves as the Head of Sales & Customer Success Operations at Placer.ai, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales operations and management, having held various roles at Telit and Eitan-Mehulal Law Group, and possesses a strong background in business management and law.
Current Role at Placer.ai
Rod Kav serves as the Head of Sales & Customer Success Operations at Placer.ai, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing sales pricing policies and establishing communication and metrics processes for a global salesforce. His responsibilities include setting efficiency KPIs to support sales in deal management and enhance gross margin percentage. Kav's work emphasizes the importance of cross-departmental collaboration within the organization.
Previous Experience at Telit
Rod Kav has extensive experience at Telit, where he held multiple roles from 2012 to 2019. He began as a Service Manager for six months, then progressed to Service & Operations Manager for three years. Following this, he served as Global Sales Operations Manager for one year and then as VP Carriers & Deal Management for three years. His tenure at Telit was marked by a focus on IoT services and operational efficiency.
Legal Background
Before transitioning into sales and operations, Rod Kav worked as an Attorney at Law at Eitan-Mehulal Law Group from 2008 to 2010. He initially joined the firm as an intern and later became an attorney. His legal background provided him with skills in negotiation and contract management, which are beneficial in his current roles.
Education and Qualifications
Rod Kav holds an E. MBA in Integrative Management from The Hebrew University, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The College of Management Academic Studies between 2003 and 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in business operations and legal matters.
Skills and Expertise
Rod Kav possesses a strong skill set in managing initial business setups, including process development, recruiting, and sales management methods. He is experienced in utilizing CRM and BI tools to enhance business operations and decision-making processes. His focus on efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration is a key aspect of his professional approach.