Hello, I'm Marty.
Details
- Professional CategoryBrand, Marketing & Communications
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)225
Headline
Trusted Leader in Scalable B2B Growth & Marketing Transformation
Experience
Head of Marketing
VIAcodeNovember 2020 - CurrentKey Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented a multi-channel marketing strategy, including ABM and digital campaigns, leading to a 500% increase in revenue within 18 months.
• Boosted web traffic and online engagement by over 700% through SEO optimization, content marketing, and targeted social media campaigns.
• Achieved a 10x increase in monthly leads and a 200% rise in opportunities by launching an account-based marketing initiative, coupled with personalized email and content strategies.
• Pioneered the product marketing and launch strategy for the company’s first-ever SaaS offerings, including freemium models, establishing a new revenue stream and setting the foundation for the company’s transition from services to SaaS.
• Introduced and implemented the company’s first formal marketing and sales development function using agile methodology, significantly enhancing brand visibility and creating a scalable demand generation model.
• Established and led the company’s inaugural SDR team, creating a systematic approach to lead qualification and pipeline development, which had not existed previously.
• Initiated and structured regular cross-functional communication between business operations, marketing, and product management, improving alignment and efficiency in product launches and marketing campaigns.
Fractional CMO
SelfJanuary 2023 - CurrentExperienced marketing strategist and leader, providing consulting and fractional work to organizations on marketing strategy, campaign implementation, training/mentoring, tech stack integration and more.
Recent Roles:
• Developed comprehensive marketing strategies and processes for a healthcare technology start-up, focusing on product launch, demand generation, and sales workflows.
• iCMO for Grow Powerful, a network of fractional growth and marketing leaders for B2B tech that deliver tailored marketing services to client companies.
Vice President, Global Marketing
WorldAware, Inc.July 2017 - November 2020Key Accomplishments:
• Achieved a 98% client retention rate by implementing targeted customer marketing, establishing a customer advisory board, and conducting primary customer research, driving innovation across sales, account management, and product development.
• Increased opportunity generation by 53% year-over-year through the successful introduction and execution of account-based marketing strategies.
• Boosted digital traffic and online engagement by over 200% annually through a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, including SEO, content marketing, and social media optimization.
• Led the complex rebranding of the company from iJET to WorldAware, integrating multiple acquired brands and unifying public and client-only websites, strengthening brand identity and market positioning
• Directed global marketing efforts and supervised multi-channel demand generation, product marketing, and brand development initiatives, contributing to record revenue growth and enhanced brand awareness across global markets.
• Pioneered cross-functional collaboration between product development, product management, and marketing, improving go-to-market coordination and messaging, leading to more cohesive product launches.
Vice President of Marketing
Perfect Sense, Inc.September 2016 - June 2017Key Accomplishments:
• Generated 300+ targeted leads per month, resulting in a 3x improvement in sales connection rates and a 25% conversion to sales-qualified leads.
• Unified two distinct brands into a cohesive narrative, significantly reducing market confusion and strengthening the company's market positioning.
• Crafted and executed a marketing strategy centered on demand generation, analyst relations, and consistent messaging, positioning the company for accelerated growth and enhancing brand recognition.
• Led product marketing and messaging initiatives, ensuring brand consistency across all channels and aligning with the overall growth strategy.
• Optimized CRM (Salesforce.com) and marketing automation (Pardot) systems to support a defined sales process, enhancing the measurement and optimization of marketing programs.
Vice President of Marketing
Catalyst DevWorksNovember 2013 - September 2016Key Accomplishments:
• Drove a 900% increase in pipeline and nearly 100% annual revenue growth by leading demand generation, social media, and content syndication programs.
• Achieved a 200% increase in social media followers annually, 46% monthly increase in site visits, 35% monthly increase in website pageviews, and 48% monthly increase in new visitors.
• Directed re-branding and messaging efforts to effectively communicate client value, leveraging analyst recognition to enhance the company's position in agile and mobile development markets.
• Built and led an inside sales team, consistently generating an average of 6 qualified opportunities per representative each month, significantly boosting pipeline growth.
• Established and integrated a comprehensive marketing tech stack, including CRM (Salesforce.com) and marketing automation tools (Marketo, Autopilot/Bislr), enhancing cross-functional efficiency and data- driven decision-making.
Vice President Marketing
Shunra SoftwareNovember 2010 - November 2013Key Accomplishments:
• Pioneered the introduction of Application Performance Engineering (APE) and Network Virtualization for Software Testing, establishing new market categories through targeted media and analyst engagements.
• Boosted average deal size by 40% by re-branding, bundling, and re-pricing core technology, enhancing perceived customer value and driving higher sales.
• Doubled lead-to-opportunity conversion rates by implementing targeted, account-based marketing programs tailored to high-value prospects.
• Achieved a 200% increase in daily traffic, 300% rise in monthly unique visitors, 400% growth in content consumption, 300% boost in lead conversion, and a 10x surge in pipeline revenue through a comprehensive overhaul of the website, social marketing, and digital campaigns.
• Launched innovative freemium tools, including a SaaS-based performance test and mobile apps for Android and iOS, driving user engagement and expanding the customer base.
• Directed partner marketing and enablement activities, creating product collateral and ROI calculators that supported successful OEM agreements with HP, CA, and Perfecto Mobile.
• Implemented process and compensation changes for the Inside Sales Team, resulting in a 27% quarterly increase in qualified opportunities added to the pipeline, despite a reduced team size.
• Won the inaugural Blue Drop Award for “Best Business Website” in April 2012, recognizing excellence in digital innovation and user experience.
Vice President of Marketing
AVIcode, Inc.June 2005 - November 2010Key Accomplishments:
• Pioneered the market introduction of the .NET application monitoring segment, establishing AVIcode as a leader in this emerging field.
• Drove the generation of 500+ new leads per month, accounting for 70-78% of annual software sales through integrated, targeted online and event-driven marketing programs.
• Increased lead conversion rates by over 30% and reduced sales cycles by approximately 20% through optimized lead nurturing and targeted marketing strategies.
• Led the successful launch of 6 new products, including a SaaS solution, driving rapid market adoption and significant revenue growth.
• Created and launched highly successful integrated “Lick the Bugs” campaign and microsite; achieving global media coverage, 300% increase in event traffic and being featured as a case study in the book “Twitter Marketing: An Hour a Day”.
• Spearheaded the creation of AVIcode’s first marketing department and inside sales team, laying the foundation for scalable growth and improved sales operations.
• Collaborated with Microsoft product and strategy teams to strengthen co-marketing efforts, resulting in AVIcode being featured in Microsoft executive keynotes and global regional briefings.
• Managed the communications strategy and marketing transition during AVIcode’s 3-month acquisition by Microsoft.
Industry
- Administrative and Support Services
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
- Technology, Information and Media
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
United States
United Kingdom
Language(s)
- English
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- Professional / Business Networking
- Providing Services based on my Expertise
- Building my online Brand / Presence