Allison Searle
About Allison Searle
Allison Searle serves as the Senior Vice President of International Sales at Planful, where she has worked since 2021. She is an experienced industry adviser for Private Equity firms and has held various leadership roles in sales across multiple companies and sectors.
Work at Planful
Allison Searle has served as the Senior Vice President of International Sales at Planful since 2021. In this role, she focuses on expanding the company's sales efforts on a global scale. Her responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance revenue and customer retention. Based in London, England, she has contributed to Planful's growth in the enterprise software sector.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to her current position, Allison Searle held several key sales leadership roles. She worked as the Interim Vice President of Sales EMEA at Cloudinary for six months in 2020. Before that, she served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Alpega Group from 2017 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles at Infor as Vice President of Sales EMEA and at FileNet Corporation as Enterprise Sales Director.
Expertise in Sales Methodologies
Allison Searle specializes in defining end-to-end sales frameworks and implementing recognized sales methodologies across global teams. Her approach focuses on optimizing sales processes to drive performance and achieve business objectives. This expertise has been instrumental in her roles across various organizations.
Advisory Role for Private Equity Firms
In addition to her sales leadership positions, Allison serves as an industry and due diligence adviser for Private Equity firms. She has collaborated with notable firms such as Warburg Pincus, TPG, and EQT, providing insights in global startup and scale-up environments. Her advisory role enhances her understanding of market dynamics and investment strategies.
Background in Enterprise Software
Allison Searle has extensive experience in the enterprise software sector, with a focus on areas such as SaaS, AI Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, ERP, FP&A, and BPM. She has worked across various verticals, including transportation and logistics, food and beverage, retail, and telecommunications. This diverse background supports her strategic planning and revenue growth initiatives.