I drive business growth at Jellyfish within the SSA, MENA and UK regions, by understanding key metrics and initiatives, fostering a culture of success, and implementing marketing processes to achieve our goals. I successfully manage and maintain a strong pipeline of marketing opportunities, contribute to revenue wins through impactful pitches, and optimize lead attribution and qualification to convert inquiries into tangible opportunities for the wider Jellyfish business. I track our progress towards annual growth targets and provide updates to leadership, ensuring adherence to marketing processes. I also support the development of new opportunities and provide valuable feedback for product and service innovations. Building strong relationships with Client Services Teams, I identify additional growth opportunities and effectively manage clients' technology, business development, and marketing needs across various industries. I cultivate strategic partnerships and work closely with industry leaders like Google and Salesforce to unlock work streams including Analytics, Media, Technology, Training, CRO, SEO and Creative.

Responsible for developing, implementing and managing inbound digital marketing campaigns in Google AdWords and Facebook to promote and advertise content and ClickMaven services. Implemented an outbound strategy and used ABM to pitch to prospective clients. Researched and compiled data on best suited companies to target in South Africa and used ABM to nurture these prospects. Played a major role in driving traffic to the ClickMaven website through content marketing and PPC. Used CRO and Marketing Automation technologies to capture and convert prospects. Used audience targeting and PII to improve performance media and our overall CPA.

Heavily involved the internal inbound and outbound marketing activities at ClickMaven. Using both digital and tradition marketing activities to streamline our efforts to nurture and attract potential clients. Branding ClickMaven was a major player in our marketing strategy in 2016. ClickMaven rebranded and getting our name top of mind was crucial. Working with Google AdWords, Unbounce, SharpSpring and social media advertising platforms has developed me into the marketer I have become. I am thoroughly enjoying broadening my horizons in the digital marketing game. Content marketing has also been at the forefront of our strategy and being involved with the content marketing strategies and elements has been extremely beneficial to my progress as a marketer. I have also been managing a couple of ClickMaven's clients. I am part of an exclusive pact and have vowed to satisfy and cross-sell to clients, using my digital industry skills to manage projects, share knowledge with fellow Mavens and contribute to the improvement of the business. My responsibilities include: • Being the first point of contact for all digital questions from the client• Maintaining profitable, ongoing relationships with clients while providing them with the highest level of service • Achieving the KPIs set out in clients’ strategies• Project management• Client relationship management • Financial management• Digital strategy• AdWords campaign management and improvement• Presenting campaign results, learnings and recommendations to clients• Weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting

During my internship at ClickMaven I was exposed to everything digital. I learned how to set up a Google AdWords account using the Google Search and Display Networks. I now understand Google Analytics and am able set up conversion tracking. I can set up a PPC ad campaign and learned project and client account management skills. I learned how to design and publish landing pages using Unbounce and HubSpot. Through all the knowledge and hard work I put in I was able to pass the Quirk Digital Marketing Accreditation Exam first time.

Upon completing my Business Science Degree in Marketing I found myself in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and working at Urban Outfitters. There I demonstrated sales leadership by setting an example to all members of the selling team and reinforcing the selling culture of the company. Interacting with clients and customers to enhance the quality and high standards of Urban Outfitters. I communicated clear expectations and held store teammates accountable to achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards. I recognized customer service issues in a timely manner and partnered with my Store Managers to develop goals. I executed any merchandising and sales needs as directed by store management. I executed specific goals of sales and stock specifics as outlined by store management team. It was an experience that really echoed the value of networking and forming strong relationships in order to increase sales. In marketing to identify and then satisfy the need of a customer is vital.

During my second to last summer at Gannon University I was given the opportunity to intern with a local company who sold educational software to school districts in Pennsylvania and neighbouring states. I was able to join Tech Excellence sales personal on sales presentations and sales pitches. I got to sit in on board room meetings and got a sense of the sales world and how to effectively propose a product to potential clients. I conducted follow up calls, follow up emails, and tracked sales pipelines of the company. I worked with Constant Contact email program to reach out to prospects via email marketing. It was a fast paced three months which taught me the determination and never give up attitude of a sales person.

Upon completing my matric at Westville Boys High School I decided to take a gap year and go and work across the world in New Zealand at an all boys boarding school, Christ's College. Leaving the nest at a young age did me the world of good in terms of life experience and development. It was almost a case of sink or swim in that I was put out in the big wide world to fend for myself, and I relished the opportunity. My basic duties were to assist teachers with filing, photocopying, mail runs, and course work. I coached sports such as rugby, cricket and soccer. I supervised students for meal time attendance and assisted with homework and course assignments. I was also given the opportunity to assist in marketing the school’s name at local sporting and cultural events. Through these experiences I was able to develop vital life skills that have shaped me into the person I am today. It was an experience not for the faint-hearted and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone caught on the fence.