I'm a digital marketing and e-commerce professional with 6+ years of experience, helping brands across the UAE, USA, and India scale profitably in luxury retail, D2C, B2B, and seasonal markets. At Irony Home, I led a 360-degree digital transformation that delivered 397% YoY sales growth in Year 1, 173% in Year 2, and 21% in Year 3, while trimming marketing spend by 18.6%. I thrive at the intersection of brand building, performance marketing, customer experience, and operational efficiency—driving conversion rate lifts (0.53% to 0.93%), higher MER (1.95 to 2.92), and sustainable long‑term growth.

Sameer Pillai

I'm a digital marketing and e-commerce professional with 6+ years of experience, helping brands across the UAE, USA, and India scale profitably in luxury retail, D2C, B2B, and seasonal markets. At Irony Home, I led a 360-degree digital transformation that delivered 397% YoY sales growth in Year 1, 173% in Year 2, and 21% in Year 3, while trimming marketing spend by 18.6%. I thrive at the intersection of brand building, performance marketing, customer experience, and operational efficiency—driving conversion rate lifts (0.53% to 0.93%), higher MER (1.95 to 2.92), and sustainable long‑term growth.

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I’m a digital marketing and e-commerce professional with 6+ years of experience, helping brands across the UAE, USA, and India scale profitably in luxury retail, D2C, B2B, and seasonal markets.

At Irony Home, I led a 360-degree digital transformation that delivered 397% YoY sales growth in Year 1, 173% in Year 2, and 21% in Year 3, while trimming marketing spend by 18.6%. I thrive at the intersection of brand building, performance marketing, customer experience, and operational efficiency—driving conversion rate lifts (0.53% to 0.93%), higher MER (1.95 to 2.92), and sustainable long‑term growth.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager at Irony Home
July 1, 2022 - Present
Spearheaded the company’s digital transformation, delivering 397% YoY sales growth in Year 1 (2021-22), 173% YoY in Year 2 (2022-23), and 21% YoY in Year 3 (2023-24), while reducing total marketing spend by 18.6% in 2023–24. Architected omnichannel expansion by launching and optimizing Amazon, MAf Omnichannel, and Noon storefronts, boosting third-party channel revenue by over 150% within 12 months. Championed CRO initiatives—revamped site navigation and checkout flow, elevating site conversion rate from 0.53% to 0.93% and increasing average order value by 53%. Directed a cross-functional team of 4 in-house marketers and 4 agencies, mentoring members to exceed KPIs and cultivating a high-performance culture. Implemented analytics dashboards (GA4, Looker Studio) to streamline reporting and improve MER from 1.95 to 2.92. Pioneered a data-driven media-buying framework across Google, Meta, and Microsoft Ads, lifting ROAS from 4.22x to 6.01x and reducing CAC by 25%. Coordinated 360° e
Co-Founder at PACKFECT (later LEAPFLO)
June 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Launched a B2B SaaS startup, conducting market research, defining core USP for transparent manufacturer discovery, and developing an MVP using lean methodology. Implemented a data-driven onboarding and activation flow, drove organic growth via in-product acquisition loops, built systematic outbound lead generation (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Slintel, Rocket Reach), and produced a branded podcast to strengthen brand authority. Scaled outbound email reach by 40% and improved landing page conversions, contributing to early product-market fit and customer engagement.
Marketing Associate (intern) at ACUITE RATINGS & RESEARCH LTD
September 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Optimized landing page conversions, researched trends for content in the credit/financial sector, created website content, newsletters, and sales offer letters. Performed SEO and Google Maps optimization for a new website.
Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager at Irony Home
July 1, 2022 - Present
Spearheaded 360° digital transformation; launched and optimized Amazon, MAF Omnichannel, and Noon storefronts, boosting third-party channel revenue by 150%+ within 12 months. Drove CRO improvements, increasing site conversion from 0.53% to 0.93% and elevating AOV by 53%. Led a cross-functional team of 4 in-house marketers and 4 agencies, achieving higher productivity. Implemented analytics dashboards (GA4, Looker Studio) to improve MER from 1.95 to 2.92 and ROAS from 4.22x to 6.01x while reducing CAC by 25%. Oversaw 360° e-commerce operations and automation, cutting order processing time by 35%. Collaborated with finance to forecast targets and consistently exceed quarterly sales goals by ~12%.
Co-Founder at PACKFECT (later LEAPFLO)
June 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Launched a B2B SaaS startup delivering transparent manufacturer discovery to optimize supply-chain KPIs. Conducted market research, defined core USP, and developed an MVP using lean methodology. Implemented product-led growth with in‑product acquisition loops, built outbound lead generation (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Slintel, Rocket Reach), and produced content to scale brand authority. Achieved 70% profile completion through onboarding improvements and expanded outbound reach by 40%. Created a branded podcast series to strengthen credibility and trust.
Marketing Associate (Intern) at ACUITE RATINGS & RESEARCH LTD
September 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Optimized landing page conversions, researched trends for credit/financial sector content, and created website content, newsletters, and sales letters. Performed SEO and Google Maps optimization for the new site.
Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager at Irony Home
July 1, 2022 - Present
Spearheaded the company’s 360-degree digital transformation, delivering 397% YoY sales growth in Year 1, 173% in Year 2, and 21% in Year 3 while reducing total marketing spend by 18.6%. Architected omnichannel expansion by launching and optimizing Amazon, MAH Omnichannel, and Noon storefronts, boosting third-party channel revenue by 150%+ within 12 months. Championed CRO initiatives—revamped site navigation and checkout flow, elevating website conversion rate from 0.53% to 0.93% and increasing average order value by 53%. Directed a cross-functional team of 4 in-house marketers and 4 agencies, mentoring members to exceed KPIs and cultivate a high-performance culture that maximized productivity by 40%. Implemented advanced analytics dashboards (GA4, Looker Studio), streamlining reporting cadence and improving MER from 1.95 to 2.92 in one year. Pioneered a data-driven media-buying framework across Google, Meta, and Microsoft Ads, amplifying ROAS from 4.22x to 6.01x and securing a 25%
Co-Founder at PACKFECT (later LEAPFLO)
June 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Launched a B2B SaaS startup to provide transparent manufacturer discovery through a data-enabled platform and to optimize supply chain KPIs. Conducted extensive market research, defined the core USP, and developed a lean MVP; validated PMF via user feedback and performance metrics. Led product-led growth initiatives, including in-product acquisition loops and A/B testing, to improve signups and reduce churn. Built systematic lead generation using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Slintel, and Rocket Reach; scaled outbound email by 40% through iterative testing. Produced and hosted a branded podcast series to strengthen brand authority and drive early adoption; optimized landing pages to improve Visit-to-CTA conversions.
Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager at Irony Home
July 1, 2022 - Present
Led a 360-degree digital transformation, delivering 397% YoY sales growth in Year 1 (2021-22), 173% in Year 2 (2022-23), and 21% in Year 3 (2023-24) while reducing total marketing spend by 18.6% in 2023-24. Expanded omnichannel presence by launching and optimizing Amazon, MAF Omnichannel, and Noon storefronts, boosting third-party channel revenue by over 150% within 12 months. Championed CRO initiatives—revamped site navigation and checkout flow, elevating conversion rate from 0.53% to 0.93% and increasing average order value by 53%. Directed a cross-functional team of 4 in-house marketers and 4 agencies, mentoring members to exceed KPIs and improve productivity by 40%. Implemented GA4 and Looker Studio dashboards, streamlining reporting and improving MER from 1.95 to 2.92 in one year. Built a data-driven media-buying framework across Google, Meta, and Microsoft Ads, boosting ROAS from 4.22x to 6.01x and reducing CAC by 25%. Coordinated 360° e-commerce operations (photoshoots, produ
Co-Founder at PACKFECT (later LEAPFLO)
June 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Launched a B2B SaaS startup; conducted market research to segment target personas, defined the core USP around transparent manufacturer discovery, and built/validated an MVP using lean methodology. Monitored user behavior with Mixpanel and Google Analytics to assess PMF and optimize the signup-to-activation journey. Executed A/B tests increasing user profile completion to 70% and reducing churn by analyzing drop-offs. Drove product-led growth with in-product acquisition loops, produced a branded podcast with 100+ guests to build authority, and scaled outbound outreach by 40% to improve response rates. Implemented a structured lead-gen process using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Slintel, and RocketReach; optimized landing pages to improve Visit-to-CTA conversions.
Marketing Associate (Intern) at Acuite Ratings & Research Ltd
September 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Optimized landing page conversions, created content for website, newsletters, and sales letters, and performed SEO and Google Maps optimization for a new website.

Education

Bachelors in Commerce – Marketing at Tolani College of Commerce, Mumbai
June 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing at Tolani College of Commerce, Mumbai
June 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing at Tolani College of Commerce, Mumbai
June 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Bachelor's in Commerce – Marketing at Tolani College of Commerce, Mumbai
June 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Strategy – E Diploma
August 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
AI-Powered Shopping Ads Certification – Harvard Business School Online
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Google Analytics Certification
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Manage GA4 Data and Learn to Read Reports – Google
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Local SEO Course with Greg Gifford – Google
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – SEMrush Academy
July 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Digital Marketing Strategy – E Diploma
August 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Harvard Business School Online AI-Powered Shopping ads Certification
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Google Analytics Certification
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Google Manage GA4 Data and Learn to Read Reports
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Google Local SEO Course with Greg Gifford
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
SEMrush Academy Fundamentals of digital marketing
July 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Digital Marketing Strategy – E Diploma
August 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
AI-Powered Shopping Ads Certification
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Google Analytics Certification
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Manage GA4 Data and Learn to Read Reports
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Local SEO Course with Greg Gifford
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – SEMrush Academy
July 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Digital Marketing Strategy – E Diploma
August 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
AI-Powered Shopping Ads Certification – Harvard Business School Online
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Google Analytics Certification
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Manage GA4 Data and Learn to Read Reports – Google
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Local SEO Course with Greg Gifford – Google
February 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – SEMrush Academy
July 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other