Episode 97

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5th Feb 2025

97: Lean Into the Scary: Data, Growth, and Saying Yes in Marketing - with Saima Rashid, SVP Marketing & Revenue Analytics at 6sense

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In this episode of "Women in B2B Marketing," host Jane Serra sits down with Saima Rashid, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Revenue Analytics at 6sense. Saima shares her unique journey into B2B marketing, emphasizing the critical role of data and analytics. The discussion covers building high-performing teams, the importance of community through initiatives like CMO Coffee Talks, and strategies for scaling marketing efforts. Saima also highlights the significance of clarity, collaboration, and embracing challenges for personal and professional growth. 

Saima and Jane discuss:

  • Saima's unique career path and experiences in analytics and marketing.
  • Identifying personal strengths and areas for improvement in leadership.
  • The importance of data and analytics in marketing strategies.
  • Building high-performing and engaged marketing teams.
  • Creating a safe and supportive community for marketing professionals (CMO Coffee Talk).
  • Challenges and strategies for scaling marketing teams.
  • The significance of clarity and collaboration within organizations.
  • Successful revenue generation tactics and the impact of AI on marketing efforts.
  • Pivoting in response to unforeseen circumstances, especially in a dynamic marketing environment.
  • Rallying teams around a mission that transcends just revenue goals.
  • What makes a sponsorship successful, emphasizing pre-event planning and audience targeting.
  • The role of mentorship and sponsorship in career advancement.
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome and recognizing personal strengths.
  • The dynamic and evolving nature of the marketing industry.

Key Links:

Guest: Saima Rashid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saima-rashid/

Host: Jane Serra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeserra/


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About the Podcast

Women in B2B Marketing
A weekly podcast dedicated to motivating marketers at all levels in their careers through real-life stories. Our goal is to inspire listeners to achieve more, strive for success, and feel a sense of understanding and community.
Women in B2B Marketing is a weekly podcast dedicated to motivating marketers at all levels in their careers through real-life stories of victory and defeat, challenge and triumph. Our goal is to inspire listeners to achieve more, strive for success, and feel a sense of understanding and community.

This is a place where CMOs, VPs of Marketing, and all strong women B2B marketing leaders discuss their top tactics, strategies, and tips for building teams, leveraging trends, and ultimately rocking their marketing careers - however that looks to them.

Leading marketing teams everywhere from fortune 500s to startups and challenger brands, these women share their stories of rising to the top - and how they overcame any obstacles that came their way.

Made by and for women, insightful for all.

Podcast Host: Jane Serra, 17+ years in B2B marketing across all industries from SaaS to Marketing Agencies and International Outsourcing.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeserra/

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