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Ramon R.

Crafting marketing innovation—bridging CPG brand management, digital technologies, and entrepreneurial zeal.

Ramon Rodriguez is a performance-driven marketing director notable for merging classical CPG brand management with deep insights into digital marketing technologies and entrepreneurship. His career spans roles at leading firms including P&G, Conagra, Abbott Nutrition, Meta, and Accenture, highlighting a journey from traditional brand management to the forefront of digital marketing innovation. Ramon thrives on giving brands a competitive edge through innovative marketing strategies, identifying new audiences, and pioneering channels to optimize buyer connections. His approach has successfully accelerated brand trials, crafted demand in tech sectors, and uplifted product usage across diverse markets, underpinning his role as a versatile leader in revenue growth through marketing innovation.

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Work

Meta Portal Relaunch

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Meta Portal Relaunch

In order to command a higher premium, Meta wanted to reposition Portal, its video calling device, as a tool for remote work. I led a global, multichannel campaign to reposition the product with tech-savvy remote workers. The campaign overdelivered awareness, consideration, and purchase intent by 3X and overdelivered in-market sales by over 13%. This is the launch spot.

Meta for Work Customer Stories

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Meta for Work Customer Stories

To build credibility for Meta's Virtual Reality products with enterprise customers, I delivered a library of customer stories that provide evidence of the technology's ROI. I developed the strategy, managed the relationship with customers, led creative development, and oversaw production for each of the stories.

We overdelivered the number of customer stories by over 50%, including stories from marquis brands such as Pfizer, Mondelez, Purdue University, and Lufthansa. This work also allowed the team to overdeliver marketing qualified leads (MQL) by 20% and sales qualified opportunities (SQO) by 4X.

Experience

Jul 2022 — Jul 2024
Meta

Meta

Integrated Marketing Manager, Meta for Work

Meta's mission is to to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.

  • Grew B2B sales pipeline of VR headsets and Software as a Service (SaaS) products, contributing to a $200M annual revenue business.
  • Exceeded lead generation targets by 20% and increased sales qualified opportunities (SQO) by 4X for the VR and SaaS products.
Jan 2022 — Jul 2022
Meta

Meta

Integrated Marketing Manager, Meta Portal

  • Led a $70M integrated marketing campaign for Portal, positioning it as a tool for remote work and showcasing its AI-powered features, effectively repositioning the product.
  • Exceeded marketing goals by 3X and retail sales targets by 13%, significantly increasing consideration, awareness, and purchase intent among remote workers in the US and UK.
Aug 2020 — Jan 2022
Meta

Meta

Integrated Marketing Manager, Messenger

  • Managed a $120M marketing budget and supervised 2 direct reports to enhance product engagement and brand equity for Messenger, reaching over 1B global users.
  • Successfully led the launch of a new brand platform for Messenger, resulting in a significant +2.4 point improvement in overall brand health metrics during its first campaign.
Mar 2019 — Aug 2020
Zespri International

Zespri International

Brand and Product Marketing Lead - Zespri US & Canada

Zespri International is one of the world’s leading horticultural marketing companies, New Zealand’s largest horticultural exporter, specializing in exporting kiwifruit to more than 50 countries.

  • • Spearheaded the marketing function for the North America business unit, achieving $150M in revenue.
  • • Managed a team of 4 marketers, including people managers, covering consumer, shopper, and trade marketing strategies.
  • • Boosted year-to-date volume growth to +59% vs. prior year, achieving a 40 pts lead ahead of the category.
  • • Doubled ROI and incremental volume on a $13M marketing budget.
Dec 2016 — Mar 2019
collaborate.biz

collaborate.biz

Founder / CEO

collaborate.biz is a matchmaking platform for businesses, pairing companies with strategic partners to facilitate referrals, resource pooling, and the launching of special projects.

  • Built and launched a B2B SaaS product that meshes small businesses with partners for referral sharing and collaboration, mirroring 'Match.com meets LinkedIn'.
  • Rapidly acquired over 400 customers within the initial four months leveraging both sales-led and product-led growth strategies.
Dec 2015 — Dec 2016
Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands

Director of Brand and Product Marketing, Global Markets - Swiss Miss & Peter Pan

Conagra Brands, a leading food company, combines a rich heritage with a focus on innovation to offer contemporary food choices across a portfolio of iconic and emerging brands.

  • Grew total international sales of Swiss Miss and Peter Pan by 16%, demonstrating significant brand and market expansion.
  • Successfully increased Swiss Miss sales in the Philippines by 40% through the development and execution of a new marketing strategy, showcasing impactful international brand growth.
  • Managed product innovation and brand development for Swiss Miss and Peter Pan outside the US, overseeing P&L and leading a team of 3 direct reports.
Oct 2014 — Dec 2015
Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands

Brand and Product Marketing Manager, Global Markets - Swiss Miss

  • Led the concept, development, and launch of the 2 fastest-selling SKUs in Asia and LATAM within just 6 months, showcasing exceptional project management and market penetration skills.
  • Achieved a remarkable 52% increase in sales in the Philippines and doubled international sales to $22M in one year, demonstrating strong strategic planning and execution in expanding market share.
Dec 2011 — Oct 2014
Abbott Nutrition

Abbott Nutrition

Global Brand Manager - Similac

Abbott Nutrition specializes in science-based nutrition products for people of every age, ensuring global health care needs are met.

  • Led the strategic brand direction, campaign development, and launch of new products for the Similac infant formula, amassing a $1B business internationally.
  • Achieved significant sales milestone with $230M in revenue in the first year after rolling out a new campaign, formulation, and an updated product lineup.
Jan 2011 — Dec 2011
Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble

Brand Manager - Home/Hardware, Electronics and Office Customer Team

Procter & Gamble is a leading global consumer goods company, offering iconic brands such as Always®, Charmin®, and Tide® that many consumers trust and rely on daily.

  • Led Shopper Marketing for the Home/Hardware, Electronics, and Office Customer Team, contributing to a sales increment of 5%, reaching $450M in this emerging channel.
Sep 2008 — Dec 2010
Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble

Senior Associate Brand Manager, Bounce

P&G was founded more than 185 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, it's one of the world's largest consumer goods companies, home to iconic brands like Always®, Charmin®, and Tide®.

  • Achieved $350M in brand sales, grew penetration, and restored market share by leading a comprehensive $35M marketing plan for Bounce.
  • Successfully launched the Bounce Dryer Bar, adding $50M in sales in its first year, introducing a disruptive new form of fabric softener to the market.
Aug 2006 — Aug 2008
Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble

Assistant Brand Manager, Tide US Hispanic

  • Led go-to-market (GTM) plans specifically designed to narrow Tide's share gap between Hispanic and General Market consumers, focusing on outreach to new and first-generation immigrants.
  • Pioneered the use of new marketing channels for Tide, resulting in a 3:1 payout through accelerated trial and conversion rates.
Jul 2005 — Sep 2005
Diageo

Diageo

Summer Associate Brand Manager - Baileys

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is driven to be the world’s best brand builder, leading the way in premium drinks.

Sep 2000 — Oct 2002
Accenture

Accenture

Consutant

Accenture is a global professional services company offering a range of services across various industries, including strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations.

  • Led teams of Developers to deliver mission-critical applications at Fortune 500 companies, showcasing leadership and project management skills.
Aug 1999 — Aug 2000
TenFold

TenFold

Business Engine Developer

Tenfold specializes in enhancing customer conversations through its advanced software platform, which integrates customer data into real-time, accessible insights for service reps to improve the customer experience.