RJ Marquez | Minneapolis, Minnesota
As a seasoned sales professional I’ve been privileged to work for leading organizations like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Pivotal/VMware. My diverse journey as a technical writer, sales engineer, and account executive has given me a multifaceted lens for crafting customer-centric solutions and executing strategic go-to-market initiatives through cross-functional collaboration.
CORE PRINCIPLES
CUSTOMER CENTRICITY: When translating customer challenges into solutions focus on the customer value and business outcomes. Start with 'why' they should care. What is the customer problem they are trying to solve, and how will this solution help them achieve their goals?
STRATEGIC POSITIONING: Identify customer pain points to create precise product positioning that resonates with their needs. Validate with customer feedback to ensure our product's value proposition addresses real market demands.
NARRATIVE DEVELOPMENT: Technical details are important, but don't get lost in the weeds. Turn highly complex solutions into compelling narratives by speaking to value statements and outcomes and using customer success stories to illustrate the tangible benefits and ROI of products.
COLLABORATIVE GTM EXECUTION: Engage cross-functional teams to create cohesive GTM strategies. Align sales, marketing, product, customer success teams around a unified vision to ensure customer product adoption and retention.
VALUE-DRIVEN INTERNAL INTIATIVES: When delivering value for internal stakeholders, start with 'why' and determine the organizational value of each initative and ensure it aligns with strategic goals. Focus on efforts that drive value for the organization whether through new collatoral, training, or process improvements.
CONTINUOUS CUSTOMER FEEDBACK: Continuously engage with customers to gather feedback and adapt our solutions to meet their evolving needs. Incorporate customer insights into product development and marketing strategies to enhance relevance and impact.