Rico Farmer
Senior Director Of Marketing at Zillow
Rico Farmer
Senior Director Of Marketing at Zillow
Chicago, Illinois
Overview
Work Experience
Senior Director Of Marketing
2021 - Current
Lead core product marketing team as well as marketing strategy for Zillow. Responsible for driving business outcomes via an integrated marketing approach that includes product marketing, creative development, paid media, comms, and brand.
Director of Marketing
2018 - 2021
Lead an amazing team of marketers focused on reinventing real estate. I own the marketing strategy from development to execution. Key responsibilities include developing integrated marketing programs, writing strategic and insight-driven briefs, developing creative, managing large cross-functional teams to execute 360 customer-centric programs, partnering with Product Managers to build what's next for our users, and building, developing, and retaining a best-in-class marketing team.
Managing Member
2020
-Investing in early stage (Seed/SeriesA) startups. -Typical check size is $25-$75K -We provide founders with go-to-market expertise and connect them with high-caliber talent
Creative Lead and Senior Brand Marketing Manager | Consumer Apps
2011 - 2018
Deliver epic experiential marketing programs that break through clutter, grow brand love, and drive product adoption. Example projects include: Pumpkin Patch NYC and the Pay With a Photo Food Truck. Manage projects from beginning to end: Write creative briefs; manage media and creative agencies; develop promotion strategies with PR and social media influencers; secure buy-in from senior stakeholders and legal teams; execute projects on-site; and analyze program results.
Account Executive
2011 - 2011
• Led team of five employees, creating comprehensive digital marketing campaigns. Responsible for Search, YouTube, Display, and mobile solutions. • Founding member of cross-functional sales program. Defined service levels for clients and forged cross-Google partnerships. Program was adopted across the Google Sales organization. • Google Analytics expert. Supported team as consultant, providing client-friendly answers to complex web analytic questions.
Senior Account Manager
2007 - 2011
Management Intern
2006 - 2006