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Hi, I am

Steven M. Erickson

Senior B2B Marketing Professional

About Me

For over years, I've worked at the intersection of marketing, technology, and operations. My approach to B2B marketing is direct. Before I can generate demand, I need a thorough, ground-level understanding of the product, the customer, and exactly why they choose that solution. Once I have that foundation, the ideas for how to reach them come flooding in.

Bridging the gap between "we built it" and "they bought it."

I'm a Senior B2B Marketing Professional who focuses on removing friction from the buying journey. For me, that means proactively getting the most valuable information in front of the customer before they even have to ask, while continually reaffirming their decision by strongly promoting the brand. But great messaging is only half the equation. I rely heavily on analytics, CRM architecture, and system data to determine exactly when and how to communicate with that audience.

I've spent a decade bringing complex new products to market, launching B2B e-commerce platforms, and enabling channel partners. Whether I'm crafting a value proposition for a major product launch or engineering a custom workflow automation to seamlessly nurture prospects, I use data-driven insights to validate strategies and accelerate lead generation.

Today, I collaborate with product and sales teams to translate complex technical requirements into clear messaging that actively builds the brand. My core focus is always on creating, executing, and analyzing strategic marketing campaigns that drive measurable growth. When I step away from my desk, I apply that same passion for continuous improvement to my personal interests. You can usually find me logging miles on my bike, designing custom projects on my 3D printer, or volunteering my time to help the Boylston Schul-Verein put on festivals and run their adult language school.

Experience

Portfolio

While my primary focus is demand generation and product commercialization, I occasionally dive into user experience and systems architecture to get a better read on the customer journey. I included these projects because they highlight how I investigate the mechanics behind a product and its sales process. Whether I am mapping out user pain points to fix an interface or automating a workflow to help a sales team, the end goal is always the same. Truly understanding the product and the process is the foundation for building clearer, more effective marketing messaging.

Automated Request Workflow

Transformed a manual, error-prone internal request process into an automated, governed digital ecosystem to eliminate friction and ensure full compliance.

Strava

A self-initiated product audit and redesign of Strava, focusing on identifying user friction points and optimizing the ride-tracking experience.

Skills

01Product Commercialization & Brand Positioning

Advanced proficiency in translating complex technical capabilities into compelling, value-based messaging. I bridge the gap between product development and the market to craft clear value propositions that drive successful product launches. My focus is on deeply understanding the product and customer to ensure the brand resonates strongly and actively reaffirms the buyer's decision.

02Demand Generation & Campaign Strategy

Specialized in mapping and optimizing the buying journey to accelerate customer acquisition. I design and execute strategic marketing campaigns that proactively deliver the most valuable information to prospects before they have to ask. By aligning content strategy with specific stages of the funnel, I remove friction from the buying process and build sustainable demand for complex B2B solutions.

03MarTech Architecture & Lead Automation

High proficiency in engineering the systems that drive modern marketing and sales enablement. I utilize CRM platforms, marketing automation tools, and the Microsoft Power Platform to architect workflows that seamlessly nurture leads and eliminate manual bottlenecks. By connecting contrasting digital systems, I build a scalable infrastructure that perfectly aligns marketing efforts with sales execution.

04Marketing Analytics & Optimization

Focused on using data-driven insights to validate strategies and dictate exactly when and how to communicate with an audience. I utilize Power BI and marketing analytics platforms to visualize campaign performance and track lead generation metrics. By closing the feedback loop between marketing and operations, I turn raw data into strategic recommendations that continuously improve targeting and maximize ROI.

Proficiencies

Power Platform
Power Platform

Low-code development platform

Excel
Excel

Spreadsheet software for data analysis

Power BI
Power BI

Business intelligence and data visualization

SharePoint
SharePoint

Document management and collaboration platform

HubSpot
HubSpot

CRM and marketing automation platform

Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud

Creative suite for design and media

Miro
Miro

Collaborative online whiteboard

Figma
Figma

UI/UX design and prototyping tool

Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code

Code editor for development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript
HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Web development technologies

Python
Python

Programming language for automation and data

Jira
Jira

Agile project management and issue tracking

Education

Personal

Dual citizen
US and German citizen
Languages
English
German
Italian
Interests
Cycling
3D Printing
Traveling
Pizza
Teams
Inter Milan
New England Revolution
Boston Celtics
Formula 1

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