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Jason Zisa

Ramsey,NJ

Summary

A Dynamic Marketing and Business Development Leader with over 15 years of experience delivering exceptional marketing initiatives and innovative strategies for one of the most recognized global brands in the world. Results-oriented and collaborative professional with a strong history of success in driving marketing program efficiency, conversion rates and performance. Well-versed in digital marketing, social media marketing and performance marketing inittiatives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Marketing Manager - BMW Certified

BMW Of North America
2022.11 - Current
  • Increased brand awareness and sales revenue by developing and implementing a new innovative marketing and communication strategy for the BMW Certified Marketing division.
  • Optimized website content and user experience for search engine visibility, driving a 15 % increase in overall website traffic and 17% increase in site actions.
  • Enhanced paid search strategy resulting in a year over year increase in clicks (47%) and site actions (36%), while realizing a decrease of (-21%) in cost per action with a 1% decrease in budget.
  • Created a brand specific organic social media strategy which included developing engaging content for various social media platforms.
  • Introduced a new paid search strategy resulting in a boost in overall engagement rates and became the second largest driver of all website visits (18%), site actions (10%), and leads (4.6%).
  • Manage an overall marketing budget of $40 million dollars to develop and execute marketing strategy.
  • Lead the marketing strategy within a cross functional team structure including marketing, financial services, sales and operations, resulting in a 4% increase in market share and revenue.
  • Established a consistent brand identity across omni-channel marketing initiatives, including digital marketing, social media marketing and performance marketing platforms.
  • Implement data-driven decision making by using analytics tools to track campaign performance, establish cost efficiencies and identify new opportunities for business growth and expansion.
  • Manage creative, media, social and website vendor relationships effectively to ensure timely delivery and implementation of marketing initiatives within allocated budget parameters.
  • Lead and manage approximately 30 large scale projects annually from concept through completion.

Business Development & Marketing Strategy Manager

BMW Of North America
2011.08 - 2021.11

· Lead a cross functional team consisting of eighteen dynamic individuals responsible for the development and implementation of the short and long-term Marketing, Sales, and Business Development Strategy for BMW of North America and MINI USA.

· Collaborated with the Executive Team, Regional Leadership and Market Teams to develop programs and strategies to support organizational priorities including Sales Targets, Customer Retention, Sales, and Customer Acquisition.

· Worked cross functionally as a member of the business development leadership team in developing new programs and initiatives in support of business objectives.

· Implemented a campaign and marketing channel strategy resulting in 30% revenue growth and approximately a 20% reduction in costs.

· Established Marketing initiatives viewed as “Best Practices” and implemented globally.

▪ Shared responsibility for achieving over a two-billion-dollar sales target

· Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

· Managed a $20 million budget effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.

· Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.

· Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Training and Development Manager

BMW Of North America
2008.08 - 2011.08
  • Developed the US Sales Training Strategy for the BMW Aftersales division which was adopted and implemented in many of our international markets.
  • Full description of Responsibilities available upon request

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
06.2000

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Development
  • Leadership
  • Creative and Innovative
  • Dynamic Presenter
  • Entrepreneurial Spirited
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Search Engine Marketing - SEM
  • Performance Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Customer Acquisition Campaigns
  • Microsoft Office
  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Omni-Channel Marketing

Timeline

Senior Marketing Manager - BMW Certified

BMW Of North America
2022.11 - Current

Business Development & Marketing Strategy Manager

BMW Of North America
2011.08 - 2021.11

Training and Development Manager

BMW Of North America
2008.08 - 2011.08

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

William Paterson University
Jason Zisa