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Growth Marketing Strategist | B2B Content, Lead Generation & Recruitment I help B2B companies generate more leads, improve conversions and build stronger teams through practical marketing, business development and recruitment systems. Are you struggling with inconsistent lead generation, low-converting content, an underperforming sales pipeline or difficult-to-fill roles? I bring more than 14 years of experience across growth marketing, B2B content, recruitment, business development and operations. I can help you develop the strategy, implement the work and manage the process through to measurable results. I have supported more than 70 businesses across SaaS, technology, recruitment, professional services, healthcare, education, construction, accounting and specialist technical services. Unlike consultants who only provide recommendations, I work as a hands-on growth partner. I identify the highest-priority opportunities, build the required systems and help your team execute them. GROWTH MARKETING AND CONTENT I can help you with: • B2B growth and marketing strategy • Lead-generation and customer-acquisition campaigns • LinkedIn marketing and founder thought leadership • Content strategy and monthly content calendars • Website copy, landing pages, blogs and SEO content • Email marketing, nurture sequences and re-engagement campaigns • Brand positioning, messaging and value propositions • Marketing funnels and conversion improvement • HubSpot, CRM and marketing workflow optimisation • Campaign planning, coordination and performance tracking RECRUITMENT AND TALENT ACQUISITION With extensive recruitment and executive-search experience, I can support: • Candidate sourcing and direct headhunting • LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean searches • Candidate screening and interviews • Recruitment pipeline and ATS management • Job descriptions and SEO-friendly job advertisements • Candidate communication and interview coordination • Recruitment process development • Specialist, technical and hard-to-fill vacancies • Talent mapping and proactive candidate pipelines BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND REVENUE GROWTH I also help businesses create structured systems for generating and converting opportunities through: • Business development strategy • B2B lead-generation systems • Sales pipeline development and management • Prospect research and targeted outreach • Client follow-up and re-engagement • Strategic partnership development • Sales and marketing alignment • Customer retention campaigns • Growth planning for startups, agencies and service businesses SELECTED RESULTS • Helped businesses more than double conversion rates • Built six-figure sales and opportunity pipelines • Reduced inefficient marketing activity and unnecessary spend • Improved recruitment processes and candidate quality • Developed scalable marketing, content and outreach systems • Delivered more than 100 marketing, recruitment and growth projects WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE TO WORK WITH ME • Top Rated Upwork freelancer • 100% Job Success Score • More than 14 years of commercial experience • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution • Clear, professional written and verbal communication • Experience working with UK, US, European, Australian and South African teams • Able to take ownership and work independently • Comfortable managing strategy, implementation and project coordination My tools include HubSpot, GoHighLevel, LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, WordPress, Elementor, Canva, ClickUp, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and a range of CRM, ATS and marketing platforms. LET’S DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT Send me a message outlining: • Your current challenge • The outcome you want to achieve • Your preferred timeline I will respond with a practical recommendation on what should be prioritised first and how I would approach the project.

Sales is evolving, and today’s businesses need more than someone who can generate leads, set appointments, or close deals. They need a commercial partner who understands people, strategy, technology, and performance, and knows how to turn those elements into measurable business results. My approach combines sales psychology, commercial strategy, AI-enabled workflows, data-driven decision-making, and meaningful communication to create sales processes that are efficient, scalable, and built for long-term success. I believe great sales is about more than closing deals. It’s about understanding businesses, communicating value effectively, and building genuine relationships that create sustainable commercial growth. With 7+ years of professional experience, I’ve partnered with high-growth businesses and established international organisations across SaaS, technology, recruitment, manufacturing, consulting, real estate, and professional services. My experience spans business development, enterprise sales, account management, customer success, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and legal studies, giving me a well-rounded commercial perspective. What sets me apart is the way I think. Before recommending a solution, I take the time to understand your business, your market, your customers, and your commercial objectives. I’m constantly asking: • How can we strengthen your value proposition? • How can we position your business more competitively? • What sales framework best supports your objectives? • How can we build or refine a sales process that continues delivering value long after our engagement ends? I don’t aim to simply generate revenue. I aim to leave your commercial function stronger, more scalable, and better positioned for long-term success than when I joined. Whether I’m developing new business opportunities, managing strategic accounts, generating qualified leads, building partnerships, refining commercial processes, or supporting customer success, I represent every client with professionalism, credibility, and genuine care. I believe in becoming an extension of your team, not simply another freelancer. If you’re looking for a commercially minded business development professional who combines strategic thinking, modern technology, and hands-on execution to deliver meaningful business outcomes, I’d love to discuss how I can contribute to your commercial success.

Greetings, and thank you for visiting my profile! I've spent my entire professional career in sales and business development, and it's where I thrive. Building meaningful relationships, connecting with people, and creating value through trust and collaboration are at the core of what I do best. I’ve had the privilege of working in international markets, particularly in Singapore and Dubai, where I’ve developed strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and delivered results across diverse cultures and industries. What drives me is people-whether it’s my family, friends, colleagues, or clients. I believe real success comes from genuine connection, consistent effort, and doing work that matters. I’m currently exploring new opportunities and excited to connect with like-minded professionals, companies, and teams. Looking forward to meeting you.

Modern marketing and sales is a minefield. Despite what many will have you believe, there is no silver bullet, or "new secret" to grow your business. You need to figure out what works for you. I've been there, and done this for dozens of businesses, and I can do the same for you. Let me be your guide. I'll help you with overall strategy, messaging (brand story and sales pitch), channels for acquisition (social media, advertising, email, SMS, print, strategic partnerships), sales processes and after-sales / account management. Across all these areas I can coach the skills required to do the work effectively. I currently subscribe to and implement the following major methodologies on B2B sales: - Sales as a Science (SaaS - Winning By Design) - Predictable Revenue (Aaron Ross)

🚀 Growth-Focused Marketing Leader | Marketing Director | With 12+ years of experience scaling startups and enterprises, I specialize in delivering measurable results through strategic marketing innovation. I’ve worked with brands such as BMW, Standard Bank, Astron Energy, Unilever, KFC and Coca-Cola. 🍀 🍀 My Full List of Expertise 🍀🍀 ✅ 1. Strategic Leadership & Planning ☑️ Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution ☑️ Marketing Strategy (B2B & B2C) ☑️ Brand Strategy & Development ☑️ Customer Acquisition Strategy ☑️ Budget & Resource Management ☑️ Leadership & Team Management ✅ 2. Full-Funnel Demand Generation ☑️ Lead Generation (B2B & B2C) ☑️ Lead Conversion Optimization ☑️ Lead Nurturing Campaigns ☑️ Demand Generation Strategy ☑️ Customer Acquisition Strategy ☑️ Customer Retention & Lifecycle Management (LTV Optimization) ✅ 3. Digital Campaign Execution ☑️ Social Media Strategy & Execution ☑️ Email Marketing Strategy & Campaign Execution ☑️ Content Marketing Strategy & Campaign Execution ☑️ Omnichannel Campaigns (Digital + Traditional: OOH, Radio) ☑️ Paid Advertising Management: -Google Ads (Certified) -Facebook/Instagram Ads -LinkedIn Ads ✅ 4. Technical & Automation Mastery ☑️ Marketing Automation (Workflows, Segmentation) ☑️ HubSpot CRM (Certified: Inbound, SEO, AI for Marketing) ☑️ Data-Driven Analytics (ROI Tracking, CAC Optimization) Here’s what I bring to your project: ✅ Full-Cycle Expertise: From Go-to-Market strategy to campaign execution, I architect solutions across SEO/SEM, email marketing, lead generation, and brand strategy. ✅ Proven Impact: Reduced client acquisition costs (CAC) by 20%+, boosted customer growth by 35%+, generated 300+ B2B leads in 6 months, and generated 7000+ B2C leads in 4 months. ✅ Technical Edge: Certified in Google Ads, Facebook ads HubSpot AI for Marketing, and SEO, with hands-on mastery of analytics tools HubSpot.

⭐ 2800 + HOURS WORKED ⭐ Top Rated Plus ⭐ 100% Job Success Score⭐ I ONLY work on projects where I believe I can deliver results. If you are looking to significantly increase your market share, launch a new product or service, then my experience and professional approach is what you need to take your business to the next level. My client wins include: • A Swiss company contracted me to establish them in the Green Energy sector. I generated over $1 Billion in sales within the first year, via market research, networking, cold calling, sales meetings, closing sales, as well as acquiring funding and grants. • Taking an After-Market Automotive Fitment Centre to Dealer of the Year award • Acquiring the Annual Sales Award for a branch of an International company that I represented With over 2 decades of multinational sales experience under my belt and delivering significant revenue performance across multiple market sectors, let’s connect to see how I can help your endeavors. I have an approach that is simple and yet effective and I believe in going that extra mile to ensure that your needs are met and exceeded. My track record is proof of my commitment to client satisfaction. I have over 20 years of B2B and B2C sales and market research experience gained on an international level. With my professional and ethical approach, I am able to build lasting, long term relationships with those that I come into contact with. It is always my goal to establish productive relationships, drive business growth and oversee the projects and processes that will enable this. My genuine personality allows me to immediately build trust and rapport and I am driven by being a customer service enthusiast. Lacey Atkinson from Entando Inc had this to say: 5.0 / 5 "We appreciated Paul's skills in communicating effectively, working with and relating to others, problem-solving, applying initiative and exhibiting leadership and would not hesitate to rehire for future projects."