TrueLocal.com.au appoints general manager sales

TrueLocal.com.au appoints general manager, sales

The chief executive officer of online business directory truelocal.com.au, John Allan, today announced the appointment of Karen Adamedes to the newly created role of general manager, sales.

Ms Adamedes, who will report to Mr Allan, joins truelocal.com.au from Telstra where she was general manager, sales excellence. In her new role, Ms Adamedes will be responsible for managing and leading the sales division of truelocal.com.au, and continuing the site’s strong growth.

 Mr Allan said “With over 20 years of sales and leadership experience, Karen has proven her ability to lead and motivate her teams with great results. I have no doubt that Karen will make a valuable contribution to our sales division and will prove a strong addition to truelocal.com.au’s management team.”

Ms Adamedes said “As more Australians go online, there is huge potential for online business directories. Truelocal.com.au is a thriving brand with almost endless possibilities and I am thrilled to be joining the team at this exciting time.” In her role as general manager, sales excellence at Telstra, Ms Adamedes was instrumental in leading a major sales transformation program from 2004-2007 through Telstra's Enterprise & Government division.

Prior to her position as general manager, sales excellence, Ms Adamedes has had a number of senior leadership roles at Telstra including in contact centre sales, field sales and sales operations, working with both small medium enterprise and corporate customers. Ms Adamedes starts her new role on 2 June.