Zabi Niazi

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Zabi
Niazi

Senior Digital Marketing Manager  ·  Demand Generation  ·  AI-Powered Search

16+ years driving measurable revenue growth through integrated digital marketing — SEM, SEO, GEO/AEO, ABM, paid media, and marketing automation across B2B SaaS and enterprise technology.

16+
Years Experience
$9.6M+
Budget Managed
50%
Avg. Traffic Lift
About Me

Senior Digital Marketer
Driving Revenue Through Search

I’m Zabi Niazi — a Senior Digital Marketing Manager with 16+ years driving measurable revenue growth through integrated digital marketing strategies across B2B SaaS and enterprise technology sectors.

Expert in architecting full-funnel campaigns across SEM, SEO, GEO/AEO, ABM, paid media, and marketing automation that accelerate pipeline velocity and optimize customer acquisition. I’ve successfully managed multimillion-dollar budgets ($9.6M+), delivering 20–50% improvements in conversion rates and marketing-influenced revenue.

Revenue-first mindset — every campaign decision tied directly to pipeline growth, MQL quality, and marketing-influenced revenue.
Full-funnel expertise — from demand gen and ABM to lead nurturing, lifecycle marketing, and multi-touch attribution.
AI & future-ready — experienced in GEO/AEO optimization, AI-powered search adaptation, and schema/structured data implementation.
Cross-functional leader — proven partnership with sales, product marketing, and analytics teams to align strategy with business objectives.
Data-driven executor — comprehensive A/B testing, analytics frameworks, and attribution modeling to optimize performance continuously.
Work Experience
Sep 2022 – Nov 2025
Director of Search & Multi-Channel Paid Media
TimeZ Marketing
  • Orchestrated cross-channel strategy across SEO, SEM, GEO/AEO & paid media — 25% pipeline growth & 50% qualified traffic increase
  • Led data-driven ABM programs elevating lead conversion by 30% through conversational search optimization and personalized activations
  • Reduced CPC by 25% and boosted SEO rankings with featured snippet acquisition by 40% via comprehensive A/B testing
Jan 2020 – Jul 2022
Global Marketing Campaigns Manager — Demand Generation
Qualys
  • Managed $9.6M annual budget across SEM, SEO, ABM, paid social and events — driving double-digit pipeline expansion and SQLs
  • Implemented customer journey mapping and schema markup for AEO, increasing lead-to-opportunity conversion by 31%
  • Achieved 20% improvement in customer engagement, 15% retention and 10% account expansions through GTM campaigns
May 2019 – Jan 2020
Senior Manager, Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
BirdEye
  • Directed global SEM strategy managing $6.4M annual budget — slashed cost-per-lead by 43% and boosted conversion rates by 30%
  • Elevated Google Ads Quality Score by 36% through advanced bidding strategies and responsive search ad testing
  • Amplified campaign efficiency by 35% and achieved 35% ROAS improvement through refined multi-touch attribution models
Nov 2018 – May 2019
Enterprise Demand Generation Manager (Contract)
Arm
  • Spearheaded enterprise ABM strategy that compressed sales cycle by 18% through advanced account targeting
  • Enhanced email marketing engagement by 26% through strategic audience segmentation and A/B testing
  • Increased MQL-to-SQL conversion by 22% through sophisticated multi-touch lead nurturing programs
Feb 2016 – Oct 2018
Senior Digital Marketing Manager — Demand Generation
iBaby Labs
  • Increased website traffic by 34% and conversions by 20% through unified SEO, SEM, content marketing and paid social
  • Grew MQL-to-SQL conversion by 18% and accelerated pipeline velocity through improved lead scoring and routing
  • Expanded brand visibility by 30% through strategic paid media partnerships and content syndication programs
Jan 2010 – Feb 2016
Organic & Paid Media Digital Marketing Consultant
Freelance — B2B SaaS Clients
  • Delivered 24% growth in organic traffic and 33% reduction in CPL through AI-powered search, SEO and SEM optimization
  • Generated 20% lift in CTR through A/B testing and CRO programs across landing pages and ad creative
Education
Bachelor of Science — Management Information Systems (MIS)
San Jose State University
2009 – 2014
Certifications
Adobe Marketo Engage Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Google Ads Search SEMrush Toolkit Microsoft Advertising HubSpot Account-Based Marketing LinkedIn Marketing Strategy
Expertise

Skills & Tools

A comprehensive MarTech toolkit built over 16+ years managing enterprise digital marketing programs across B2B SaaS and technology sectors.

Proficiency Levels
SEM, SEO & GEO/AEO Optimization97%
Demand Generation & ABM95%
Google Ads & Paid Media Management95%
Marketing Automation (Marketo, HubSpot)93%
GA4, GTM & Analytics Implementation92%
A/B Testing & Conversion Optimization91%
Multi-Touch Attribution & Reporting90%
AI-Powered Search & Schema Markup88%
LinkedIn, Meta & Display Advertising90%
MarTech Stack & Platforms
CRM & Marketing Automation
Salesforce Marketo HubSpot Pardot Eloqua
Paid Media & ABM
Google Ads LinkedIn Ads Meta Ads Bing Ads 6Sense
SEO & SEM Tools
SEMrush Ahrefs Screaming Frog Google Search Console SpyFu
Analytics & BI
GA4 Google Tag Manager Looker Studio Tableau Bizible Segment
CRO & Experimentation
Optimizely VWO Hotjar Unbounce Crazy Egg
What I Do

Services Built for
Real Results

Hands-on expertise across the full demand generation and search marketing spectrum — each service focused on pipeline growth and measurable business outcomes.

01
SEM, SEO & GEO/AEO Optimization

Full-funnel search strategy — from technical SEO and paid search to generative engine and answer engine optimization for AI-powered search.

  • Technical SEO audit and remediation
  • GEO/AEO and featured snippet optimization
  • Google Ads and Bing Ads management
  • Structured data and schema implementation
  • Keyword research and content strategy
SEMSEOGEO/AEO
02
Demand Generation & ABM

Integrated demand gen and account-based marketing programs that accelerate pipeline velocity and improve MQL-to-SQL conversion rates.

  • Full-funnel ABM strategy and execution
  • Advanced audience segmentation and targeting
  • Lead scoring and routing optimization
  • Multi-touch attribution modeling
  • Sales and marketing alignment
ABMDemand GenPipeline
03
Marketing Automation & Nurture

Marketo, HubSpot, and Salesforce-powered nurture programs that engage prospects at every stage and accelerate conversion through personalized automation.

  • Marketo and HubSpot program setup
  • Email campaign strategy and A/B testing
  • Lead nurturing workflow design
  • CRM integration and data hygiene
  • Salesforce and Marketo KPI reporting
MarketoHubSpotSalesforce
04
Paid Media & Social Advertising

Multi-channel paid media strategy across Google, LinkedIn, Meta, and display — maximizing ROAS, reducing CPL, and scaling qualified pipeline.

  • Google Ads and SA360 campaign management
  • LinkedIn Ads for B2B lead generation
  • Meta Ads and display advertising
  • Smart bidding and audience targeting
  • Budget optimization and ROAS improvement
Google AdsLinkedInMeta
05
Analytics, Attribution & Reporting

End-to-end analytics infrastructure — GA4 migration, GTM implementation, multi-touch attribution, and executive dashboards that surface actionable insights.

  • GA4 setup, migration and configuration
  • Google Tag Manager implementation
  • Bizible and Segment attribution setup
  • Looker Studio and Tableau dashboards
  • Salesforce and Marketo KPI integration
GA4GTMAttribution
06
Conversion Rate Optimization

Data-driven CRO programs using A/B testing, heatmaps, and user journey analysis to systematically improve conversion rates across the full funnel.

  • A/B and multivariate testing programs
  • Landing page audit and optimization
  • Heatmap and session recording analysis
  • Funnel drop-off identification
  • Form, checkout and CTR optimization
A/B TestingCROOptimizely
How I Work

A Proven Process

Four disciplined phases that take every engagement from ambiguity to measurable, compounding results.

1
Audit & Discover

Deep audit of existing programs, tech stack, competitor landscape, and audience data — before touching anything.

2
Strategy & Roadmap

Prioritized action plan aligned to business goals — clear KPIs, milestones, and targets for 30, 60, and 90 days.

3
Execute & Optimize

Hands-on implementation and continuous optimization using real-time data, A/B testing, and iterative improvement.

4
Report & Scale

Transparent executive reporting, clear attribution, and scaling of top-performing channels to compound results.

Proven Results

Work That Speaks for Itself

Real campaigns. Verified numbers. A consistent track record across B2B SaaS, enterprise tech, and high-growth companies.

$9.6M+
Annual budget managed
50%
Avg. qualified traffic increase
43%
CPL reduction (BirdEye)
35%
Avg. ROAS improvement
+50%
Qualified Traffic Increase
Google Ads, LinkedIn & Meta
SEM + ABM — B2B Tech
TimeZ Marketing: 25% Pipeline Growth & 50% Traffic Increase

Orchestrated cross-channel digital marketing strategy across SEO, SEM, GEO/AEO and paid media. Led data-driven ABM programs optimizing customer journey through conversational search optimization, advanced segmentation, and personalized campaign activations.

+25%
Pipeline Growth
+50%
Qualified Traffic
-25%
CPC Reduction
+40%
Featured Snippets
SEM/SEOGEO/AEOABMGoogle Ads
Demand Gen — Enterprise SaaS
Qualys: $9.6M Budget — 31% Lead-to-Opportunity Lift

Managed $9.6M annual budget across SEM, ABM, paid social, and events. Implemented customer journey mapping and AEO schema markup, increasing marketing-influenced revenue by 27%.

+31%
Lead Conversion
+27%
Marketing Revenue
+20%
Engagement
Demand GenABMSchema Markup
SEM — Global Brand
BirdEye: $6.4M SEM — 43% CPL Reduction & 35% ROAS Gain

Directed global SEM strategy with natural language query optimization — slashing cost-per-lead by 43%, boosting conversion rates by 30%, and elevating Google Ads Quality Score by 36%.

-43%
Cost Per Lead
+30%
Conversion Rate
+35%
ROAS
Google AdsSEMCRO
Social Proof

What Clients & Colleagues Say

Recommendations from senior marketing leaders and CMOs I have had the privilege of working with across B2B SaaS and enterprise technology.

“

Zabi came in as an SEM expert and took the initiative to manage our Webinar program. He adapted rapidly and understood demand generation fundamentals well. He is very professional and consistently delivers — someone you can rely on.

VP
Vasundhara Panigrahi
Director, Data & Analytics — Digital Marketing, Qualys
“

Zabi is one of the most capable SEO and digital marketing experts I have worked with. He combines deep domain knowledge with an analytical mind that stays laser-focused on the business context and creating strong commercial outcomes. He knows how to deliver factor increases in traffic and improved conversion rates that generate leaps in sales and revenues.

BG
Bruce Grant
CMO — Opus Global
“

Zabi’s ability to align marketing strategy with business objectives is exceptional. His data-driven approach to demand generation and ABM directly contributed to significant pipeline growth and marketing-influenced revenue. A true strategic partner who delivers results with full accountability.

RM
Rachel M.
VP of Marketing, Enterprise Technology
16+
Years experience
$9.6M+
Budget managed
50%
Avg. traffic growth
30%+
Lead conversion lift
B2B
SaaS & Enterprise focus
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    Based in Union City, CA. Open to B2B SaaS and enterprise technology roles in demand generation, digital marketing leadership, and search marketing. Available for full-time, contract, and consulting engagements.

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    FAQ

    Questions from Hiring Managers

    Common questions from recruiters, hiring managers, and B2B marketing leaders.

    I am actively seeking Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Director of Demand Generation, Head of SEM/SEO, or Director of Marketing roles within B2B SaaS and enterprise technology companies. I bring 16+ years of hands-on experience and can contribute immediately to pipeline growth and revenue.
    My core experience is in B2B SaaS and enterprise technology — companies like Qualys, BirdEye, Arm, and iBaby Labs. I have managed budgets from early-stage startup programs up to $9.6M annual enterprise budgets, and I am equally comfortable building programs from scratch as I am optimizing mature marketing stacks.
    I am deeply proficient with enterprise MarTech stacks including Salesforce, Marketo (Adobe Marketo Engage certified), HubSpot, Pardot, Eloqua, 6Sense for ABM, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, SA360, GA4, GTM, Looker Studio, Bizible, Segment, Tableau, and more. I have deployed and integrated these tools across complex go-to-market environments.
    I prefer remote or hybrid arrangements and have led high-performing distributed marketing teams for years. I have strong async communication skills and am experienced using Slack, Asana, and collaborative tools to stay closely aligned with sales, product, and executive teams across time zones. I am based in Union City, CA and open to occasional on-site visits in the Bay Area.
    Absolutely. LinkedIn recommendations from a Qualys Director of Analytics and a CMO are published on my profile (linkedin.com/in/zbiniazi). I have detailed case studies from TimeZ Marketing, Qualys, and BirdEye available — including specific pipeline, revenue, and conversion metrics. Professional references are available upon request during the interview process.
    I combine deep technical execution — SEM, SEO, GEO/AEO, Marketo, GA4 — with genuine strategic thinking and business alignment. I am one of the few marketers who can build a complete demand generation machine from the ground up, manage million-dollar budgets, and present attribution-based ROI to the C-suite. I also bring expertise in AI-powered search and generative engine optimization, which most candidates do not yet have.