Kellyann Festarini
About Kellyann Festarini
Kellyann Festarini is the National Sales Recruiting and Capability Director at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in sales strategy and team development.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Kellyann Festarini is the National Sales Recruiting and Capability Director at Procter & Gamble. In this role, she focuses on building sales capability and onboarding new hires. Kellyann has developed various workshops aimed at enhancing the skills of sales personnel. One of her key responsibilities includes managing the sales internship program, where she oversees recruiting and skill development for interns. Her role requires a deep understanding of sales methodologies and the ability to effectively teach and coach new team members.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Kellyann Festarini has built a robust career at Procter & Gamble over several years in varying capacities. From 2010 to 2011, she worked as the Sales Director for Loblaws Household Needs. Before that, she served as the Simplification and Planning and Ops Manager from 2007 to 2010. From 2004 to 2008, she held the role of Market Strategy and Planning Manager for Fabric and Home Care. Earlier in her career, from 2001 to 2004, she was the Sales Director for the Costco Team, dealing with Fabric, Home, and Paper products.
Educational Background
Kellyann Festarini holds an Honours Commerce degree in Sports Administration (Hon Com) and a bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a focus on Sports Administration (SPAD) from Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne. She completed both programs from 1984 to 1988. This educational foundation has equipped her with a multidimensional understanding of commerce, particularly in the realms of sports and administrative functions.
Expertise in Teaching and Coaching Methodologies
Kellyann Festarini possesses extensive expertise in teaching and coaching methodologies like Seven Habits, Corporate Athlete, and Positive Power and Influence. Her proficiency in these areas enhances her capability to train and develop sales talent effectively. These methodologies are instrumental in her role at Procter & Gamble, where she is responsible for nurturing and onboarding new hires.
Specialization in Process Simplification
Kellyann Festarini specializes in assessing and simplifying processes to improve productivity within sales teams. Her ability to enhance operational efficiency has been a crucial asset throughout her tenure at Procter & Gamble. This specialization ensures that the sales teams operate in a streamlined, efficient manner, contributing to overall business productivity.