Callan Hughes
About Callan Hughes
Callan Hughes is an experienced Account Executive currently working at Employment Hero since 2021. He has previously held positions at Salesforce, Oracle, and Zurich Financial Services Australia, and has a background in marketing from Macquarie University.
Current Role at Employment Hero
Callan Hughes serves as an Account Executive at Employment Hero, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for servicing, maintaining, and growing existing key accounts, as well as acquiring new accounts in the Australia and New Zealand regions. His work involves a strong focus on adapting technology to meet the strategic goals of organizations, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions that align with their objectives.
Previous Experience at Salesforce
Before joining Employment Hero, Callan Hughes worked at Salesforce in various capacities. He was an Account Executive from 2020 to 2021 and a Business Development Representative from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Salesforce included a focus on helping executives navigate their digital strategies by understanding their specific objectives. Additionally, he served as a Sales Development Representative from 2018 to 2019, contributing to the company's sales efforts in Sydney, Australia.
Background in Sales and Customer Relationship Management
Callan Hughes has a diverse background in sales and customer relationship management. He worked at Oracle as an Account Executive for 7 months in 2017 and held the position of Associate Regional Sales Manager at ConnectWise from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes roles at Zurich Financial Services Australia, where he served as a Customer Relationship Management Specialist and a Customer Service Officer in 2014. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in client engagement and account management.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Callan Hughes studied at Macquarie University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Marketing from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he attended Ryde Secondary College, completing his Higher School Certificate (HSC) from 2003 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his career in sales and account management.