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NICOLE NICKERSON

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Experienced direct marketing professional with proven expertise in crafting and executing strategic campaigns that drive customer engagement and revenue growth, with a proven track record developing data-driven, multi-channel initiatives within the SaaS and Retail industries.

  • Strategic problem solver who consistently exceeds performance standards, delivering impactful results in B2B and B2C demand generation campaigns.
  • Skilled at aligning marketing programs with business goals to drive revenue growth and enhance market presence.
  • Expertise in strategic planning, analyzing key business drivers, building strong customer relationships, and implementing solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs.
  • Skilled in market analysis, campaign optimization, and leveraging digital tools to enhance outreach.

Experienced with identifying and addressing technical challenges to improve system functionality. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to deliver tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with team members and clients to achieve goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Solutions Specialist, Worldwide Campaigns, Lead

AWS
11.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing leadership to establish priorities and conduct gap analyses, optimizing overall sales campaign and enablement efforts
  • Conduct comprehensive sales pipeline analysis across multiple industries, ensuring active Partner engagement and cross-industry specialist support
  • Initiate and execute sales enablement and field campaigns for Industry LOB solutions with teams in NAMER, EMEA and APJ
  • Executive reporting, campaign measurement framework, analyzing KPIs and program performance

Director, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Campaigns

Salesforce
04.2016 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Salesforce, Marketing Cloud
  • Development of comprehensive demand generation campaigns for SaaS product
  • Strategic development and oversite of demand generation programs for Marketing Cloud LOB
  • Lead cross-functional teams to support marketing initiatives, incorporating Field Marketing, Creative, Product Marketing and Events to create content and execute campaigns
  • Management of demand generation team, career development and cross-functional team relationships
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Managing and execution of $2.5M annual budget resulting in over $125M in annual revenue
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Executive reporting, measuring KPIs and program performance and strategy

Sr. Email Marketing Manager

Ballard Designs
05.2014 - Current

Management of B2C, email marketing and digital campaigns for online, specialty retailer.

  • Creation and implementation of email program segmentation, promotions and site marketing
  • Development and implementation of email segmentation strategies and promotional campaigns, resulting in a positive increase in attributed revenue year-over-year
  • Oversee creative development and execution of email initiatives ensuring relevant creative, messaging and execution
  • Developed and implemented automated email programs which resulted in a positive increase in incremental revenue YOY
  • Monthly executive reporting for stakeholders highlighting successes, areas of improvement, and recommendations for future initiatives.
  • Management of email marketing team, managing team workload, e-mail production, QA and career development
  • Managed the successful migration of ESP to new platform
  • Streamlined email marketing operations by implementing advanced automation tools for campaign management.
  • Increased email open rates by designing attention-grabbing subject lines and personalized content.
  • Ensured legal compliance in all email marketing activities by staying up-to-date on industry regulations and best practices.
  • Established and maintained a comprehensive email marketing calendar, ensuring all stakeholders were informed of upcoming campaigns and their objectives.

Direct Marketing Manager

Sage Software
06.2010 - Current
  • Management of retention, B2B, direct marketing programs for SaaS product integrating direct mail, email and on-line channels
  • Management of creative development and execution of e-mail, online and direct mail initiatives
  • Management of $1.5 million annual budget exceeding annual ROI goal of $15M in sales pipe
  • Identifying and implementing segmentation and offer strategies which have resulted in meeting or exceeding sales and revenue goals
  • Development and execution of testing strategies to continually improve monthly and quarterly marketing campaigns, resulting in a 14% increase in response rates

Sr. Email Operations Manager

Footsmart
08.2012 - Current
  • Company Overview: Benchmark Brands
  • Management of retail, B2C, email marketing programs for online, specialty footwear retailer
  • Implementation of email program segmentation, offer strategies and content planning
  • Manage creative development and execution of e-mail initiatives ensuring relevant creative, messaging and timely execution
  • Management of email marketing team, managing team workload, e-mail production, QA and career development
  • Building and implementing complex automations, data connections and queries in ESP (Exact Target)
  • Development and execution of testing strategies to continually improve weekly marketing campaigns
  • Management of data feeds and vendor management
  • Benchmark Brands

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Strategic Campaign Planning
  • B2B and B2C Marketing
  • Campaign Strategy
  • Demand Generation
  • Digital Marketing
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Marketing Automation
  • Email Marketing
  • Team Leadership and Management
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Customer relationship management
  • Lead Management

Application Experience

  • Marketing Cloud ESP
  • Pardot
  • Marketo
  • Monetate e-Commerce Platform
  • PageMaker
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • HTML
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Office suite

Timeline

Solutions Specialist, Worldwide Campaigns, Lead

AWS
11.2022 - Current

Director, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Campaigns

Salesforce
04.2016 - 11.2022

Sr. Email Marketing Manager

Ballard Designs
05.2014 - Current

Sr. Email Operations Manager

Footsmart
08.2012 - Current

Direct Marketing Manager

Sage Software
06.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Oregon
NICOLE NICKERSON