Robert Long Email and Phone Number
Steering the end-to-end marketing strategy for a large enterprise is what I do best as a senior marketing leader. I offer 20+ years of progressive experience within competitive retail corporations, demonstrating success in engaging consumers and driving market share. My approach to marketing centers on developing integrated, multichannel strategies and originating compelling, targeted content to entice consumers, increase brand awareness, and bolster sales. I also specialize in developing social media and digital marketing campaigns to attract buyers and promote brand loyalty. Committed to process improvement, I analyze the performance of all campaigns and continuously explore new methods to maximize ROI.Translating goals into action is a collaborative effort. I embed cultures of cohesion and exceed revenue targets by nurturing partnerships across departments, with a focus on building bridges among sales and marketing units.Project leadership and creative oversight are 2 of my core strengths. Balancing multiple initiatives, teams, and budgets in a fast-paced environment. HIGHLIGHTS► Drove increase in unit sales within 1 year of launching a marketing campaign focused on enhancing brand awareness, quality, and value.► Realized a double-digit web traffic increase, grew unit sales, and elevated conversion rates to an all-time high by creating a scalable digital marketing program.► Amplified web traffic from social media channels 320% over the prior year and generated one-on-one connections with 40,000+ customers via Facebook.EXPERTISE► Strategic Planning► Product Marketing► Campaign Development► Market Analysis► Branding► Experiential Marketing► Social Media Strategy► Content Marketing► Budgeting ► SEO/SEM
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Vice President MarketingOnewater Marine May 2023 - PresentBuford, Georgia, Us -
Director Of MarketingBass Pro Shops May 2020 - PresentSpringfield, Mo, Us -
Senior Marketing Manager, Customer AcquisitionBass Pro Shops/White River Marine Group Jun 2009 - May 2020Entrusted to champion marketing activities, I oversee demand generation and direct response marketing for WRMG brands and Bass Pro Shops boat centers. My scope of leadership includes creative development, media placement, and social media marketing for 8 boat brands with distinctive websites and 300 dealer websites for 130+ retail locations. In addition to managing national campaigns and promotions, I finalize media productions, control the marketing budget, and lead the customer acquisition team. ► Elevated NITRO Performance Bass Boats brand awareness and strengthened connections with customers by assembling a boat demo team allowing prospects to test products. Boosted the customer conversion rate from 4% to 11% and optimized the customer experience through developing a customer data collection process, a new marketing follow-up process, and a driver training program.► Increased conversion rates 50%, sharpened marketing campaign focus, and enhanced one-on-one communication without hiring additional staff through strategizing the launch of a marketing automation tool (MARKETO) that enabled behavioral-based campaigns and delivered high-value leads.► Won the Integrated Marketing Program Award from National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) upon guiding the team in rolling out a new price point product. Developed content for social media, experiential, and direct channels, spearheading the campaign launch from concept to market in less than 1 month.
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Marketing Manager, Dealer ServicesBass Pro Shops/White River Marine Group Aug 2006 - Jun 2009I was promoted to direct the dealer services unit which connects the manufacturer with 650+ retailers and includes 40+ Bass Pro Shops locations, 30+ Tracker Boat Centers, and 100+ Gander Mountain sites. My scope of responsibility encompassed crafting quarterly marketing strategies and creating promotional material for boat show rooms. I also coordinated displays and exhibits for notable international boat shows in Miami, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, and New York.► Amplified boat sales during events, improved brand perception, and reduced costs 15% while enabling an increased presence at shows through redefining and optimizing an experiential marketing program. Created a platform to promote consistent branding and enhance the customer experience.► Played a major role in fueling sales, maximizing marketing efforts, enhancing brand reputation, and lowering cost options among dealers by consolidating multiple dealer marketing tools. Streamlined the acquisition of showroom point of purchase (POP) and enabled activation in several marketing channels after developing a dealer marketing solutions (DMS) site.► Simplified and improved dealers’ development of quality, location-specific ads via partnering with multiple vendors to build and roll out an Internet-based Ad-Builder.
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Atv Brand ManagerBass Pro Shops/White River Marine Group Feb 2006 - Aug 2006Brought on board to spearhead ATV retail marketing functions throughout 40+ locations, I designed promotional materials for in-store and off-site purposes. I also provided sales and product training for 100+ employees, in addition to facilitating courses with more focus on product features and benefits.► Crafted Arctic Cat-specific retail ads for more than 3 million catalogs, overseeing and ensuring accurate imagery, branding, and pricing.► Increased year-over-year unit sales 10% by implementing an employee rewards program to incentivize top performance.► Elevated Arctic Cat brand awareness and solidified its connection to Bass Pro Shops through introducing retail hang tabs.
Robert Long Education Details
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Southwest Baptist UniversityAnd Related Support Services
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Long
What company does Robert Long work for?
Robert Long works for Onewater Marine
What is Robert Long's role at the current company?
Robert Long's current role is Vice President of Marketing at OneWater Marine.
What schools did Robert Long attend?
Robert Long attended Southwest Baptist University.
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