Market Strategy Counsel

 

 

Enterprise Software

 

Engagement

 

Results

Blue Pumpkin Software Inc.

WFM Software

Marketing Strategy

l Repositioned company in newly defined market segment

l Upgraded messaging to executive-level audience

l Broadened messaging to embrace new software suite

l Supported market launched through analyst/influencer outreach

Aligned strategies, plans & budgets for optimal marketing execution


Oracle Corp.

e-Learning Application & Service Platform

Product Strategy

l Comprehensive assessment of e-Learning market

l Go-to-market strategy development leveraging unique Oracle strengths and competitor weaknesses

l Robust business case modeling

l Partnership outreach program

Successful launch of Oracle iLearning

 

 

 

 

 


Blaze Software Inc.

CRM Software

Value-Based Sales Strategy & Implementation

l Assessed internal and competitor sales strategies and methodologies

l Identified large opportunity to migrate to value-based selling

l Developed an ROI model, useable by field sales, to engage customers on solution value

l Implemented sales tools to support value-based selling

l Established a value-based index for a new product segment

l Enabled company repositioning as a solutions- based company

 

 

 

 

 


Kanisa Inc.

CRM Automation Software

Product Strategy

l Assessed internal and competitor technologies and expertise in the CRM automation space

l Identified niche opportunity to proved "bolt-on" automation technology to existing CRM systems

l Developed market and product requirements, including the creation of use-cases

l Implementable product definition for a new personalization server

l Ultimately, the foundation product that transformed the company from a services to a product company

 

 

IT Professional Services

Engagement

Results

 

 

 

 

Sun Microsystems Inc.

 IT Consulting & Systems Integration

Acting Marketing Executive

l Provided comprehensive marketing leadership

l Defined new IT consulting portfolio

l Developed new pricing

l Supported field sales and implementation teams

l Rapid growth to $70 MM in annual revenue

l Successful launch of new IT architecture, design and implementation services portfolio

 

 

 

 

Linuxcare Inc.

IT Consulting, Testing, Education & Support Services

Acting Operations Executive

l Led the restructuring of four lines of business

l Collaboratively defined LOB direction and operating plans

l Acted as VP Operations

 l Rationalized business focus on operational execution

l Improved operational performance

Computer Networking

Engagement

Results

PrimeCo Personal Communications LLP

Wireless PCS Service Provider

Business Plan & Channel Strategy Development

l Created their first business plan for operating PCS networks in 11 US markets

l Developed a broad-based channel strategy and hand-set pricing model for supporting retail and agent-based distribution

l Negotiated hand-set purchase agreements with suppliers

l Smooth progression through market roll-out planning and implementation

l Successful  channel model

l Strategically crafted hand-set purchase agreement

 

 

 

 

Siemens Inc.

Enterprise Broadband Networking Equipment

Acting Marketing Executive

l Provided comprehensive marketing leadership

l Developed marketing strategies targeting vertical markets, including healthcare and financial services

l Transformed new unit into self-sustaining going concern

 

 

Web Infrastructure & Services

Engagement

Results

 

 

 

iPlanet

Web Infrastructure Software

Vertical Market Strategy Development

l Comprehensive market and competitive analysis covering the financial services markets for web infrastructure

l Developed recommendations for messaging and new product bundling

l Established a new growth strategy for the financial services sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rocket Network Inc.

Web-based Audio Processing Software & Services

Economic Modeling

l Developed business plan financial model

l Developed & documented an ROI model useable by field sales

 

l Sound financial model that facilitated subsequent financing rounds

l Accelerated sales with value-based pricing

 

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