Ana Rita (Rita) Gouveia - Marketing Consultant & Coach
Experience
Marketing Consultant & Coach
Self-employed
- Fractional marketing leader, conducting audits and leading projects while advising C-level stakeholders on infrastructure, performance, and operations.
- Developing performance management frameworks including CAC/LTV analysis, target setting, OKRs, and KPI alignment across regional segments and acquisition channels.
- Developing segmentation strategies, ICP profiles, and full-funnel structures in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
- Supporting CRM (HubSpot) implementation and developing the marketing framework for lead scoring, attribution, lifecycle journeys, reporting, and cross-team processes.
- Coaching cross-functional stakeholders through complex strategic processes, driving alignment across marketing, sales, product, and business analytics.
- Developed executive-level reports and presentations with project outcomes and actionable insights to support business decisions.
- Supporting GTM activities including new market launches and agency procurement.
- Hiring, onboarding, and coaching digital marketing teams.
Head of Performance Marketing
ResearchGate
- Revamped the performance marketing unit; hired and built a 10-person team focused on demand generation, user acquisition, and email campaigns.
- Introduced team KPI tracking and individual career roadmaps, aligning performance expectations with business goals and contributing to 100% team retention over two years.
- Provided expert guidance on campaign configuration, audience targeting, content, and budget strategy, resulting in a 67% increase in CTR and an 18% boost in email open rates for Partnership and Enterprise clients.
- Member of the commercial team; worked in close collaboration with the VP and Sales Director, supporting commercial decision-making by providing performance data, strategic recommendations, and industry best practices.
- Implemented team-wide OKRs centered on data analysis, content, and audience testing to drive continuous performance improvements and optimize budget efficiency.
Head of Growth & Performance Marketing
Amadeus
- Member of the business unit’s executive leadership team, contributing to strategic direction and P&L decisions.
- Led a 16-person cross-functional team across account growth, ad operations, campaign management, and sales support.
- Exceeded revenue targets by 20% and achieved an 80% account retention rate through portfolio strategy, account-based marketing, and direct coaching of account growth managers.
- Supported business continuity and stakeholder engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, using real-time market data to stabilize operations and preserve partner relationships.
- Supported commercial pitches for key prospects and contributed to RFP responses for DMO clients.
- Directed media buying strategy, campaign performance, and budget management across the client portfolio. Implemented Quality Assurance processes to maximize profit margins and meet KPIs.
Senior Product Marketing & Growth Manager
HRS Group
- Launched and managed digital marketing channels including DV360, Criteo, Google Ads, Paid Social (Meta & LinkedIn), Adjust, and Apple Search Ads to support positioning HRS from leisure to a leading business travel service.
- Led and mentored a 3-person team in managing campaign performance, content, and audience segmentation, resulting in significant growth in DACH market reach and a 112% ROI.
- Managed 7-figure budget plans to support awareness, engagement, user acquisition, and retargeting campaigns in close collaboration with brand and content teams.
- Partnered with Analytics and BI teams on data integration and attribution modeling projects to optimize performance and budget allocation.
Senior Digital Product Marketing Manager
Mediakraft Networks
- Developed and launched advertising products, created go-to-market strategy, and managed Ad Server infrastructure integration.
Senior Display Campaign Manager
ESL Gaming
- Managed display advertising campaigns across EMEA with real-time optimization and performance reporting.
Advertising Operations Director
Yieldr
- Co-founded subsidiary; managed business planning, acquisition, and team. Profitable by year two.
Programmatic Display Campaign & Account Manager
Yieldr
- Developed and executed programmatic media strategies to drive performance and strengthen client retention.
Digital Marketing Manager
Groupon
- Part of the core team that launched the Portuguese market, driving multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Marketing Coordinator & Media Planner
Fox Mobile Group
- Managed media buy negotiations and strategy, while coordinating multi-channel advertising campaigns across TV and print.
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Advertising, Tourism, Media and Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, and Sport.
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Experienced in Marketing, Strategy, Operations, Business Intelligence, Sales, and Product Development.
Summary
Marketing leader driving growth and performance across travel, technology, and digital advertising. Proven track record building and scaling marketing operations, optimizing performance across channels, and aligning cross-functional teams around revenue outcomes. Expert in performance marketing, marketing operations, CAC/LTV optimization, team development, and commercial strategy.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Advertising Platforms: Meta & Linkedin Ads Manager, Smartly, Google Ads & Dv360, Google Ad Manager, Adjust
- Analytics & Data Tools: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, Looker Studio, Bigquery And Basic Sql & R Programming
- Project Management Software & Skills: Jira And Confluence, Clickup, Miro, Agile Project Management
- Crm & Sales Tools: Salesforce, Hubspot, Zoominfo
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Education
University of Genoa
Genoa, Italy
ISCAP
Master's Degree in Marketing Management · Marketing Management · Porto, Portugal
ISCAP
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management · Marketing Management · Porto, Portugal
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Coaching Certification
Institute of Coaching Studies
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