I'm an experienced, collaborative, and proactive marketing professional who thrives on turning strategies into success stories. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in crafting and executing customer-focused B2B go-to-market strategies that consistently exceed business targets. I take pride in nurturing talent and leading high-performance teams to exceed expectations. I have worked across diverse sectors including Agency, Hospitality, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, SaaS, and Telecommunications. My expertise spans the full marketing mix, including strategy development, market research, branding, paid campaign management, and website SEO/content marketing. I am passionate about using the latest innovative developments in AI to help small and medium-sized B2B businesses boost brand awareness, drive high-quality website traffic, and generate more business via online channels.

Sabina Cox

I'm an experienced, collaborative, and proactive marketing professional who thrives on turning strategies into success stories. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in crafting and executing customer-focused B2B go-to-market strategies that consistently exceed business targets. I take pride in nurturing talent and leading high-performance teams to exceed expectations. I have worked across diverse sectors including Agency, Hospitality, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, SaaS, and Telecommunications. My expertise spans the full marketing mix, including strategy development, market research, branding, paid campaign management, and website SEO/content marketing. I am passionate about using the latest innovative developments in AI to help small and medium-sized B2B businesses boost brand awareness, drive high-quality website traffic, and generate more business via online channels.

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I’m an experienced, collaborative, and proactive marketing professional who thrives on turning strategies into success stories. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in crafting and executing customer-focused B2B go-to-market strategies that consistently exceed business targets. I take pride in nurturing talent and leading high-performance teams to exceed expectations.

I have worked across diverse sectors including Agency, Hospitality, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, SaaS, and Telecommunications. My expertise spans the full marketing mix, including strategy development, market research, branding, paid campaign management, and website SEO/content marketing. I am passionate about using the latest innovative developments in AI to help small and medium-sized B2B businesses boost brand awareness, drive high-quality website traffic, and generate more business via online channels.

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Digital Marketing Consultant / Founder at Arena Digital Marketing
November 1, 2024 - Present
Founded Arena Digital Marketing to deliver digital marketing services supporting ambitious, purpose-driven B2B brands in achieving sustainable business results. Expertise spans the full marketing mix including strategy development, market research, branding, paid campaign management, and SEO/content marketing. Specializes in using AI innovations to help small-medium sized B2B businesses boost brand awareness, drive website traffic, and generate business via online channels. Values tailored, actionable strategies and builds genuine client partnerships based on trust and shared success.
Client Account Manager at IMS Marketing
November 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed 6-10 key B2B client accounts across industries such as MedTech, manufacturing and SaaS, supporting international market expansion. Responsibilities included client and internal team relationship management, project delivery on time and budget within Agile settings. Delivered account-based marketing campaigns, research, targeted GTM strategies leveraging content marketing, paid/social media, training and events. Collaborated cross-functionally to complete marketing projects efficiently while guiding clients with data-driven insights.
Senior Marketing Manager at Portwest International
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Developed digital, eCommerce and retail customer experience and GTM strategies for global B2B product portfolio across 32 countries. Delivered 15%+ revenue growth YOY in 2021 by implementing data-driven marketing processes and multi-region campaigns. Coached and led a team of 6 members, managed external agencies, and created dynamic customer-focused content. Supported reseller marketing communications including training events and webinars to boost brand reputation and trust.
Sales & Marketing Director at Delphi Resort
February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Achieved consistent growth in net profit margin (15% YOY), RevPAR (15%), occupancy (10%), website traffic (41%), and website revenue (12.5%). Optimized sales and marketing plans and budgets, designed digital marketing strategies to attract high-quality leads, and reported performance KPIs to the Resort Board. Represented the Resort at numerous domestic and international events and delivered team training and wellness retreats.
Sales & Marketing Manager at Breaffy Resort (Dalata Hotel Group)
May 1, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Developed and optimized annual sales and marketing plans to achieve 18% sales revenue growth YOY. Managed budgets across business sectors and designed digital/offline marketing initiatives including PPC, SEO, content marketing. Represented the Resort at industry trade shows and networking events.
Sales and Marketing Manager at The Wyatt Hotel
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2025
Developed and monitored annual sales and marketing plans to achieve average 12% YOY revenue growth. Managed budgets, increased customer satisfaction, and supported revenue objectives with digital and offline marketing initiatives.
Key Account Manager/Training Manager at O2 (Esat Digifone)
June 1, 2002 - August 1, 2025
Managed sales and marketing criteria for reseller accounts pre-launch across 26 counties. Maintained relationships and provided sales, marketing, promotional, training, and management support for key reseller accounts to achieve sales targets. Identified new revenue opportunities and achieved an average 25% YOY sales growth over 5 years. Responsible for channel marketing budget management.
European Sales Manager at Computer Associates (formerly Glockenspiel)
May 1, 1996 - August 1, 2025
Managed 35 key reseller accounts across Europe and Scandinavia. Delivered sales, marketing, promotional, training, and management support and consistently exceeded sales and business KPIs. Identified new revenue opportunities through expansion and diversification.

Education

MSc at South East Technological University (SETU)
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Marketing Degree at Rathmines College of Commerce
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995
Professional Diploma at UCD Professional Academy
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024

Qualifications

MSc in Digital Marketing Practice
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Graduate Member of Marketing Institute Ireland
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
EMCC certified Executive Coach
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Digital Media Design – Professional Diploma
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Managing People Skills Leadership Development Programme
September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Advanced Diploma in Life, Executive & Leadership Coaching
April 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Strategic Management Programme – Tourism & Hospitality
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education