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Yazz Krdzalic

Yazz Krdzalic

Market Development Executive
Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Strategic business, sales, and marketing leader with over 12 years of experience in driving market development, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth in the tech industry. Known for building high-performing teams, designing impactful partner programs, and aligning strategies to drive ecosystem growth. Proven success in product and SaaS marketing, business and channel development, with expertise in engaging global partners, fostering partner-centric cultures, and elevating brand positioning.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Market Development

Equus Compute Solutions
04.2024 - Current
  • Act as the voice of partners within the organization, advocating for partner needs and insights to refine ECS' partner value proposition, strengthening relationships, and increasing partner-driven revenue by 20% over a 7-month period.
  • Design and implement scalable demand generation programs that empower regional partner marketing and sales teams.
  • Collaborate with top strategic partners to create and execute tailored marketing plans aligned with joint go-to-market strategies, resulting in improved partner performance and co-marketing initiatives.
  • Cultivate and manage high-impact partnerships with key industry players, generating a 50% increase in joint marketing initiatives and contributing to a 25% boost in annual revenue streams through co-marketing efforts.

Vice President of Marketing

Trenton Systems
05.2021 - 04.2024
  • Developed and executed a comprehensive partner marketing and GTM strategy that fostered partner-driven revenue for the first time in the company's history, leveraging key alliances to expand market reach and enhance brand visibility.
  • Designed and implemented scalable demand generation programs that empowered partners to execute marketing initiatives effectively, achieving a 25% increase in lead conversion rates across the partner ecosystem and a 20% boost in partner-initiated deals.
  • Enhanced partner communication through personalized newsletters, webinars, pre-recorded sessions, and social media campaigns, improving partner engagement and satisfaction scores.
  • Orchestrated high-impact partner events and marketing campaigns that elevated partner engagement and collaboration, contributing to a 50% increase in leads generated through partner channels and a 20% rise in new customer acquisition via co-marketing efforts.

Director of Marketing and Business Development

Trenton Systems
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Analyzed market trends and customer needs to create hyper-targeted marketing strategies, resulting in successful penetration of three new markets and a 30% increase in customer acquisition within the first year.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business development initiatives that led to a 25% increase in annual revenue by identifying and nurturing five new/large market opportunities while expanding the company's product/solution offerings.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Generated sponsorships with five related and partnering entities, enhancing marketing objectives and contributing to a 40% increase in marketing reach and a 15% uplift in joint promotional campaign engagement.

Director of Marketing

Trenton Systems
06.2017 - 12.2019
  • Leveraged the partnership ecosystem to enhance brand recognition and awareness, resulting in a 32% increase in web traffic and a significant uptick in inbound inquiries through co-marketing efforts over a 12-month period resulting in 12% total revenue increase.
  • Designed and executed customer engagement campaigns that improved customer retention rates, fostering long-term relationships and enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Developed targeted marketing strategies that utilized partnerships to amplify brand messaging, leading to an uptick in brand visibility within key market segments.
  • Deployed well-coordinated campaigns, events and public relations strategies to promote brand.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
  • Improved website visibility through the development and implementation of SEO strategies, increasing website traffic by over 1000% during my tenure at the company, resulting in a significant rise in organic search rankings.

Senior Marketing Manager

YP.com
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated closely with regional sales teams to align marketing strategies with sales objectives, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across B2C and B2B business units on a national level.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive performance metrics dashboards to keep sales teams informed of campaign effectiveness, driving data-driven decisions that improved sales performance across the org.
  • Led and mentored a team of high-performing marketing professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation that resulted in improved campaign execution and increased team productivity.
  • Designed and executed targeted marketing campaigns that successfully generated high-quality leads for customers, contributing to a an increase in client acquisition, budget spend, and retention rates.

Digital Marketing Manager

YP.com
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Developed and executed targeted SEM campaigns, optimizing ad spend and achieving a 25% minimum increase in qualified leads while reducing cost-per-acquisition.
  • Optimized website content and structure for search engines, leading to a jump in organic search traffic and significantly enhancing lead generation capabilities.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of digital marketing campaigns, utilizing analytics tools to track performance and provide actionable insights that informed future strategies which improved ROI.
  • Developed and executed A/B testing strategies to optimize campaign performance.

IT Consultant

Sogeti USA
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Successfully operated as a data analyst, business analyst, and IT project manager for high-profile clients, including NCR, Cox Communications, and Bank of America, ensuring projects were delivered on time, within budget, and within scope.
  • Focused on team development by mentoring client teams and fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced skill sets and improved project outcomes.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements that streamlined project workflows, resulting in a reduction in delivery times and increased efficiency across projects.
  • Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.


Additional professional experience is available upon request.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12-2007

Skills

  • Partner Marketing Strategy
  • SaaS & Product Marketing
  • Channel & Ecosystem Development
  • Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution
  • Revenue Growth & Demand Gen
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Executive Management & Visibility
  • Technology Marketing & Sales

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Key Highlights

  • Demonstrated Expertise in Partner Engagement: Partner-driven revenue growth through targeted marketing and onboarding across ODMs, OEMs, VARs, GSIs, MSPs, MSSPs, and tech alliances, enhancing channel partnerships and aligning with business goals.
  • Strategic Market Development Leadership: Develop and execute market strategies that significantly grow revenue-generating channel partnerships, showcasing expertise in GTM execution and revenue growth in private and public sector tech.
  • High-Impact Team Development: Build and mentor high-performing marketing, business development, and sales teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, driving better cross-functional alignment, efficiency, and cohesive execution.

Work Availability

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Software

Salesforce

Hubspot

Microsoft O365

ZoomInfo

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementHealthcare benefits

Interests

Outdoors

Public Speaking

Travel

Certification

Salesforce Certified Admin

Hubspot Certified

Timeline

Vice President of Market Development

Equus Compute Solutions
04.2024 - Current

Vice President of Marketing

Trenton Systems
05.2021 - 04.2024

Director of Marketing and Business Development

Trenton Systems
12.2019 - 05.2021

Director of Marketing

Trenton Systems
06.2017 - 12.2019

Senior Marketing Manager

YP.com
08.2016 - 06.2017

Digital Marketing Manager

YP.com
03.2015 - 08.2016

IT Consultant

Sogeti USA
10.2014 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Georgia State University
Yazz KrdzalicMarket Development Executive