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Beena Nookala

Beena Nookala

London

Summary

Accomplished Principal Product Marketing Manager with over 25 years of professional experience in SaaS, digital marketing, and product management. Expert in driving business growth and market share through innovative Go-To-Market strategies and multi-channel campaigns. Proven track record in launching products and leading GTM teams across various industries, including eCommerce, Financial Services and healthcare. Adept at leveraging data analytics to deliver customer-centric solutions and enhance sales performance.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Product Marketing Manager

UserTesting
8 2021 - Current
  • Led company's first regional integrated marketing approach, aligning demand generation, ABM, and events teams for vertical campaigns across EMEA and APAC with the uplift of 8% on YoY revenue on eCommerce Vertical
  • Successfully orchestrated merger and discontinuation of competitor's product in France. Led charge in sales enablement, customer onboarding, and critical stakeholder management while providing comprehensive metrics to the C-suite. Ensuring a smooth platform transfer, reducing customer churn and reinforcing value proposition.
  • Developed outbound sales initiative, leading to a 10% YoY increase and improved conversions.
  • Defined overarching messaging and developed core assets for EMEA and APAC go-to-market efforts, leaning into FinServe and eCommerce.
  • · Through integrated marketing efforts, Increase engagement and uplift platform usage and
  • Scope and execute Go-To-Market plans for new regional initiatives with sales leaders, ensuring end-to-end enablement and quarterly tracking and reporting of metrics.
  • Conduct customer insights and market analysis to craft locally relevant positioning and effectively navigate challenging regional conversations using data analytics, ultimately positioning it for a compelling argument.
  • Developed compelling sales materials, including presentations, brochures, and whitepapers for prospective clients
  • Execute regional event keynote speeches for the CEO and product keynote speeches for CPO, present a topic, and conduct workshops in corporate yearly company kick-offs.
  • Monthly meeting with the CMO to review regional metrics and coordinate global initiatives for regional markets.
  • Increased product awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns in EMEA and APAC.

Senior Product Marketing Manager

ADP Automatic Data Processing Ltd.
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Initially appointed to take up sole responsibilities of Product marketing development for two of the ADP's strategic geographies (UK & NL), I got promoted to lead critical sales initiatives and take additional country responsibility for Germany and Poland within six months of joining, making me Northern European Senior product marketing manager.
  • Accountable for product positioning and product collateral development, which deliver at least 30% of the Northern European new logo revenue target. The NE region accounts for 42% of ADP's international business, with a new logo revenue target of $50m in FY21.
  • I worked with the Growth Field marketing and Digital team with successful campaigns to generate $18.2m new logo revenue in FY19 (108% vs. target), $12.3m in FY20 (104% vs target), $11.2m (119% vs target) at the end of Q3 FY21 through demand generation campaigns.
  • Responsible for defining a product's positioning, including competitive product differentiation, Unique selling proposition, and Key features and benefits
  • Responsible for product evangelism and sales training for the internal sales teams, including partners and internal sales staff, User groups, special interest groups (SIGs,) and online forums.
  • Successfully managed Product Launches and contributed product knowledge and Content for marketing deliverables and promotions, and executed by Direct marketing, Events, Channel Marketing, Public Relations, and Incentives or Promotions.

International Category Manager

Performance Health UK
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • I lead category management projects to optimise ranges and related customer channel-centric products to maximise revenue.
  • In charge of brand activation and launches, development of sales toolkit, and ongoing campaigns across all channels.
  • Managing an extensive portfolio of different products and developing appropriate strategies across their PLC.
  • Created a growth strategy in the Pelvic Floor related (Health) market by activating the brand "Neen" across all channels and gained a partnership with RCOG (Royal College of Gynecologists.
  • Heading project optimisation across all categories to identify business priorities and identified £9m worth of stock to be cleared and activated the clearance plan across all brands/channels and customers.

Senior Product/Marketing Manager

Avery UK
08.2016 - 07.2018

· Developed and executed continuous marketing strategies with a complete mix of short-term and long-term initiatives and secured NPD listings with Top customers like Lyreco and Spicers.

· Analysed market situation and implemented strategies for pricing, product line extensions, customer buying triggers, and consumer pain points, which increased the overall category performance by 5%.

· Responsible for all stages of the NPD process, recommending the scope of future product lines to prepare return-on-investment analyses and launching new concepts, I have launched Seven successful ideas in my time at Avery.

· Created a new sales channel, implemented a sales strategy, and delivered a +2% per year in a declining category.

· Found a gap in the E-commerce industry for an address App and led the application development group to deliver this to business with fantastic ROI.

· Found a massive opportunity with growing the Franking Machine industry, launched a whole new category, led the marketing campaign, and successfully launched this across all the customer's channels, leading up to 200K revenue just with two SKUs.

Digital Marketing Manager (Contract)

CrockFit, Fitness Plans
08.2015 - 07.2016

· Launched Brand #CrockFit across all Social Media channels and increased by 20K within the first two months.

· Managed the SEO/SEM, marketing database, social media planning, email communication, and display advertising campaigns with complete budget control.

· Developed 18 fitness products online using a strategic and timely campaign, which increased sales by 30% within the first week of the launch.

· Directing the entire digital marketing operation within CrockFit, covering budgets, channels, advertising, Public Relations activity, and social media channels.

· Identifying and realising opportunities through brand activation, sponsorship activities, and innovation.

· We raised brand awareness by creating targeted marketing collateral and efficiently utilised social media, local media, and reliable partner communications.

· I have worked with various Cloud-based platforms, including Wix, Square space, Shopify, and WordPress.

· Owned customer-focused campaigns using MailChimp and generated additional revenue from "Sitting on the fence" customers.

Head of Product and Buying

Innova Editions
04.2010 - 08.2015

· I hired, trained, and managed a team of six to successfully manage the planning, buying, logistics, designing, and product launches across all sales channels.

· Revived faltering customer relationships in Dubai (Landmark groups), increasing revenue from £10 Million to £12 Million through strategic sourcing from China.

· Directly managed 40 vendors across China and nurtured relationships through regular visits, resulting in rebates and price reductions of over 3% across all SKUs.

· Took over direct sourcing of suppliers when an Agent in Hong Kong opted out, resulting in an immediate increase of 20% savings in revenue.

· Managed/delivered UK retailers' product launches to retailers, including Wilko, The Range, Homebase, Argos, Debenhams, Boots, and B&Q.

· Responsible for negotiating payments with suppliers and customers, resulting in savings of 200-300k YOY.

· Proud product manager of Six successful catalogue launches across wholesale, Retail, and online channels.

Merchandising Manager

TV MANIA
09.2008 - 10.2009

European Account Manager

Smith & Brooks Ltd UK
06.2005 - 08.2007

Merchandiser

Bebeniq Ltd UK
06.2004 - 05.2005

Manager Sales & Customer Care

Kemp Fort India
01.1999 - 01.2002

Senior Merchandiser

Theme Apparel - India
01.1993 - 01.1999

Skills

  • Market Research and Analysis: Proficient in conducting comprehensive market research, analysing industry trends, and gathering insights to inform product positioning and the Competitive landscape (quantitative and qualitative research)

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and working with C-suite on keynote speeches

  • Customer Journey Mapping: Proficient in understanding customer personas, mapping their journey, and identifying touchpoints to deliver targeted messaging and content that resonates with different audience segments

  • Competitive Analysis: Experienced in conducting competitive analysis, identifying market opportunities, and effectively positioning products against competitors to capitalise on strengths and differentiate from others in the market

  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Adept at leveraging data and analytics to drive marketing decisions, measure campaign performance, and optimise go-to-market strategies based on quantitative insights

  • Leadership and Management Skills: Team Management / Leadership /Change Management / Stakeholder Engagement / Project Management

  • Strategic Business Skills: Go-to-market strategy / International Business Strategy / Analytical and Strategic Thinking / Retail Management

  • Marketing: Product and Value Positioning / Industry / Vertical Value Positioning/ Integrated Campaign activation / Digital Marketing Strategy / Social Media Strategy

  • Sales Enablement Skills: Sales Activation & Engagement / Sales Kit creation and activation / Sales Training

  • Product Management Skills: Product Launches / Vendor Management / Product Evangelism

  • Customer and Market Analysis Skills: Ideal Customer Profile Development / Customer Insights / Quantitative and Qualitative research / Competitive Analysis

  • Industry-Specific Skills: B2C / B2B / eCommerce/ FinServe Retail / Fashion / Home Décor / Consumer goods / Health & Fitness

  • Digital Marketing Skills: Website Optimisation / Social Media / Webinars

Professional Highlights

  • At UserTesting, I led multi-channel campaigns that resulted in an 8% YoY growth in the eCommerce sector, directly influencing a significant increase in market penetration and customer engagement.
  • Managed the merger and discontinuation of a competitor's product in France. Led initiatives for sales enablement, customer onboarding, critical stakeholder management, and reported metrics to the C-suite. Ensured minimal customer churn during the platform transfer through effective messaging and value proposition.
  • Developed an outbound sales initiative, leading to a 10% YoY increase and improved conversions.
  • At Avery UK, I established a new sales channel, implemented a sales strategy, and delivered a +2% annual growth in a declining category.
  • Spearheaded a COVID-19 response strategy that revitalised ADP's managed services, boosting sales revenue by 54% and increasing the marketing pipeline by 125%.

References

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beenanookala/details/recommendations/

Accomplishments

    · At UserTesting,

    - I led multi-channel campaigns that resulted in an 8% YoY growth in the eCommerce sector, directly influencing a significant increase in market penetration and customer engagement.

    - Managed the merger and discontinuation of a competitor's product in France. Led initiatives for sales enablement, customer onboarding, critical stakeholder management, and reported metrics to the C-suite. Ensured minimal customer churn during the platform transfer through effective messaging and value proposition.

    - Developed an outbound sales initiative, leading to a 10% YoY increase and improved conversions.

    · At Avery UK, I established a new sales channel, implemented a sales strategy, and delivered a +2% annual growth in a declining category.

    · Spearheaded a COVID-19 response strategy that revitalised ADP's managed services, boosting sales revenue by 54% and increasing the marketing pipeline by 125%.

Timeline

Senior Product Marketing Manager

ADP Automatic Data Processing Ltd.
11.2019 - 07.2021

International Category Manager

Performance Health UK
08.2018 - 11.2019

Senior Product/Marketing Manager

Avery UK
08.2016 - 07.2018

Digital Marketing Manager (Contract)

CrockFit, Fitness Plans
08.2015 - 07.2016

Head of Product and Buying

Innova Editions
04.2010 - 08.2015

Merchandising Manager

TV MANIA
09.2008 - 10.2009

European Account Manager

Smith & Brooks Ltd UK
06.2005 - 08.2007

Merchandiser

Bebeniq Ltd UK
06.2004 - 05.2005

Manager Sales & Customer Care

Kemp Fort India
01.1999 - 01.2002

Senior Merchandiser

Theme Apparel - India
01.1993 - 01.1999

Principal Product Marketing Manager

UserTesting
8 2021 - Current
Beena Nookala