Vice President Marketing
CurrentBased in Toronto, CanadaFounded in 1976, Perle Systems designs and manufactures reliable device networking, media conversion, and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity hardware. With an extensive range of solutions, Perle products are ideal for Data Centers and organizations that need to establish network connectivity across multiple locations, securely transmit critical and sensitive information, or remotely monitor and control networked devices and appliances. I manage worldwide marketing to maximize quality website traffic and generate product demand. Formerly managed EMEA Marketing for Perle Systems in the UK after acquisitions of Specialix International and Chase Research.Responsibilities include:• Lead global marketing team to develop and implement marketing programs internationally, including...• A comprehensive SEO, SEM, and PPC strategy that turns website visitors into sales prospects• Create sales and marketing collateral that will assist in lead generation and sales support. • Manage Regionalized Channel Marketing team to create lead-generating campaigns through targeted vertical and channel marketing initiatives. • Manage Product Management Team to define and manage the Perle product portfolio including:• Defining the product and/or features required to make the product meet corporate sales objectives.• Define target markets for each product to meet corporate sales objectives for the product line internationally. • Taking the product to market, making it a success, and managing the lifecycle.• Ensuring the international sales force is fully capable of selling the product (motivated, trained, have appropriate sales tools, understand positioning).• Run SOP team to manage global channel partnership relationships and efficient sales order processing procedures.• Manage the global Marketing budget and regularly report/demonstrate value and ROI