With 18 years of experience as a strategic Brand and Marketing professional spanning Australia and the UK, I've had the privilege of working across diverse B2B and B2C markets in tech, SAAS and finance. As a hybrid of creative and strategist, my passion lies in connecting brands with their audiences through innovative content that resonates. From conceptualisation to execution, I specialise in guiding brands through strategic planning to deliver impactful marketing campaigns, product launches, events, and digital marketing that capture attention and drive engagement through integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.At the core of my career is a genuine passion for brand strategy and brand development, spanning from meticulous planning to seamless execution. I specialise in crafting purpose-built branding initiatives, shaping brand voice and identity to resonate deeply with audiences. For me, each campaign is an opportunity to make a meaningful connection with audiences by meeting them where they are, on the channels they engage with, and delivering content that truly resonates.What sets me apart is my ability to align brand strategy with sales execution to drive cohesive and impactful business results. By ensuring brand and sales teams work in harmony, I help create consistent messaging that builds trust and credibility, making it easier to convert leads into loyal customers. My expertise lies in integrating these functions to maximise both brand loyalty and sales performance, ultimately driving measurable growth and a strong market presence.My leadership approach is founded on transparency, responsibility, and authenticity. By fostering a culture of empowerment and motivation, I lead teams to push boundaries, driving innovation and creativity to new heights.Reach out to explore how my expertise in strategic brand management, digital marketing, and data-driven strategies can drive measurable growth and innovation for your business.Key Skills and Areas of Interest:• Brand management & brand strategy• Budget & reporting• Content marketing & SEO• Data analytics and insights • Stakeholder & people management• Brand identity development• Brand governance & training• Digital marketing strategy & social media• Sponsorship • Market research & analysis• Strategic marketing and partnership management• Marketing automation • Transformation & go-to-market projects• Integrated multi-channel marketing programs• Advanced communication & influencing abilities• UX & UI design
Melanie Smith Marketing Consultancy
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Brand And Marketing ConsultantMelanie Smith Marketing Consultancy Jun 2024 - PresentGreater Sydney AreaFractional Marketing and Brand Management | Marketing Leader | Strategic Growth DriverWith 18 years of experience in B2B and B2C marketing across tech, personal insurance, and finance sectors, I specialise in driving revenue growth, market expansion, and customer satisfaction. I offer a unique blend of innovative brand strategy, digital marketing expertise, and data-driven decision-making to optimise marketing performance and deliver tangible business outcomes.Expertise:• Strategic Partnership Development• Innovative Brand Strategy• Digital Marketing Proficiency• Leadership and Team Development• Integrated Campaign Management• Data-Driven Decision MakingAs a Fractional CMO, I help businesses elevate their marketing efforts without the commitment of a full-time CMO. Let's connect and explore how I can drive your brand's growth and success.
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Head Of Brand & Marketing, ApacIsentia Feb 2023 - Oct 2023Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaLed the strategic brand management and content marketing activities across APAC, supporting the portfolio of SAAS B2B brands in the region with content strategies, growth CRM, affiliate campaigns, strategic partnerships and media activities. Managed APAC brand and content team and product marketing, delivering product and brand content through organic and paid activity along with events and partnerships in ANZ and SEA. Dotted line management of the growth marketing team and activities in APAC -
Head Of Brand & Content Marketing, AnzIsentia May 2022 - Feb 2023Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaIn control of the creation & delivery of brand, media, event & content strategies. Key Stakeholder within the business to maintain & strengthen the ways of working between the marketing, product & commercial teams to create pipeline opportunities through SEO & SEM driven digital campaigns, delivering monthly campaign reports showing effective ROI. -
Senior Manager, Brand Marketing & GovernanceMlc Life Insurance Mar 2020 - Dec 2021Responsible for implementing and maintaining brand strategies. Working extensively with colleagues across the business, including corporate affairs, retail sales and digital to ensure the brand is upheld and improved upon in all external marketing messaging and conferences. Creating content to elevate brand awareness to be used by all business channels.Managed the design team, managing the work requests that came through and worked with the designers to create content over many channels. Carried out all brand training for the business to make sure all guidelines are followed. -
Brand Manager, Brand And SponsorshipMlc Australia Oct 2016 - Mar 2020Responsible for implementing and maintaining brand strategies. Working extensively with colleagues across the business, including corporate affairs, retail sales and digital to ensure the brand is upheld and improved upon in all external marketing messaging and conferences. Creating content to elevate brand awareness to be used by all business channels.Managed the design team, managing the work requests that came through and worked with the designers to create content over many channels. Carried out all brand training for the business to make sure all guidelines are followed. -
Brand & Digital Marketing Manager (Secondment)Nab Jan 2016 - Oct 2016Joined the brand team in a secondment role to help launch the MLC Save Retirement campaign. Lead the IPSOS Australia white paper launch and internal brand campaign creation and launch and assisting in the adviser brand launch, responsible for media booking and alignment to the master brand campaign. Also involved in the creative evaluation and production of the TVC for ‘Save Retirement’. -
Product Marketing Manager Nab WealthNational Australia Bank Jan 2014 - Jan 2016Working in a team of product marketing people, creating and delivering product marketing strategies for MLC Insurance and insurance inside super. Delivering customer and retail focused content marketing and sales tools. Created the value proposition for the insurance business, to be used across multi-channel marketing campaigns. Responsible for managing stakeholder relationships across the product and sales teams to deliver and communicate product enhancements and promotions to increase MLC brand awareness and drive growth through data-driven CRM Campaigns. -
Marketing ConsultantAlsure Jan 2012 - Sep 2013Birmingham, United KingdomUsing skills gained from creating numerous marketing campaigns to apply to a new industry, consulting on a re-brand and introducing a new generation of hire equipment. Looking at business plans and current marketing to devise a plan to increase product awareness and gain market share within the construction market.
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Campaign ManagerLegal & General Aug 2010 - Sep 2013Defining strategies for and develop, execute and manage comprehensive marketing plans encompassing integrated marketing campaigns selling the direct Term, Over 50s and Critical Illness products across the Core Direct business and other Direct Affinity Partner brands.Prepare and manage £1-million plus marketing budget. Working within a dynamic team I show the ability to drive forward thinking ideas and have a straight-talking approach to work. I am developing appropriate management disciplines and always striving to exceed expectations and the understanding of the importance of collaborative working and networking. -
Marketing Campaign ExecutiveBlack Horse Finance May 2006 - Aug 2010I was promoted from Marketing Assistant to Executive within 18 months, responsible for running campaigns that concentrated on customer retention as well as acquisition. Provided direct support to Marketing Manager.Working with an £8 million budget to promote financial products in a business to customer environment through direct mail, as well as managing customer satisfaction and loyalty programmes. -
Assistant ManagerThe White Horse Inn Aug 2000 - Aug 2004Working at the White horse at various times throughout school, university and gap years. Progressing through from waiting staff to supervisor and relief manager whilst owners were away.Developing a marketing strategy to increase turnover and build customer relationship program.
Melanie Smith Education Details
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The University Of GloucestershireMarketing
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Melanie Smith's current role is Head of Brand & Marketing | Tech, SAAS & Finance | Marketing BA Hons.
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Melanie Smith attended The University Of Gloucestershire.
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