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CHRIS GIBBS

Waukegan,IL

Summary

Versatile General Marketing Manager adept at developing marketing plans, managing tactical planning and overseeing marketing department operations. Forward-thinking and resourceful leader with solid accomplishments in the field. Pursuing a new professional challenge with a progressive company.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Marketing Manager

HearingLife
11.2021 - Current
  • Ownership and management all regional marketing growth efforts including development of comprehensive marketing plans for regional/local needs.
  • Analyses, implementation, and reporting of what is working. Identifying needs and testing new methods of lead generation.
  • Event management including the planning, execution, follow up and training on event best practices for over 140 offices
  • Execution of all marketing campaigns in a timely and accurate manner within designated marketing budget
  • Development of local marketing knowledge for assigned markets through site visits, research, and feedback
  • Building alignment and confidence with field leaders on marketing plans, spend, and execution.

Regional Senior Marketing Manager

Allstate Insurance Company
05.2010 - 11.2020
  • Planning and execution of corporate/territory marketing plans to achieve growth targets
  • Development and delivery of key initiatives in partnership with enterprise wide stakeholders to help achieve corporate goals
  • Grow new customers in business offices though marketing consultations, direct mail and advertising programs
  • Improved customer experience results using analytics education development and training
  • Expansion of digital footprint and local presence for 200 small business owners
  • Management and execution of assigned marketing budget.

Marketing Manager New Product Launch

Allstate Insurance Company
11.2006 - 05.2010
  • Lead the in-market launch of new products and services in assigned territories
  • Increase product sales and take rate on upsell services
  • Build new business development strategies based on company targets, market data and budget factors
  • Grew Premium through the creation and execution of fully integrated launch plans
  • Increase sales through the development of promotional incentives in partnership with key stakeholders
  • Optimized ROI targets through robust expense management and cost-efficient marketing campaigns
  • Focus on continuous improvement sharing customer insights, performance metrics and feedback with key stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication -

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

MBA -

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Lake Forest, IL

Skills

  • Campaign Management
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Campaign Development
  • Marketing Plan Development
  • Localization Strategies
  • Cross-departmental Alignment
  • Relationship Building
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Budgeting and Allocation
  • Event Planning
  • Marketing Program Management
  • Campaign Performance Tracking

Highlights

  • Drove $1M and a 10.1 ROI through revenue generation events from a $92k spend (with HearingLife).
  • Market Share Growth, Achieved 0.5pp YoY increase (with Allstate)
  • Lead Generation, Delivered 20% YOY growth in sales quotes (with Allstate)
  • Customer Experience Improvement, Delivered a 10pt improvement in Net Promoter Score (with Allstate)
  • Small Business Events, Achieved 24% YOY in event lead growth (with HearingLife)
  • Digital Marketing, Attained 50% increase in social engagement partnering with small businesses (with Allstate)
  • Sales Influence, Achieved $1.4M small business investment in marketing programs (with Allstate)

Timeline

Regional Marketing Manager

HearingLife
11.2021 - Current

Regional Senior Marketing Manager

Allstate Insurance Company
05.2010 - 11.2020

Marketing Manager New Product Launch

Allstate Insurance Company
11.2006 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication -

Iowa State University

MBA -

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
CHRIS GIBBS