Hi, I’m Francesca Maffei, a performance marketing professional with over six years driving growth for global ecommerce brands across Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Russia. I specialize in full-funnel paid media, data-driven optimization, and cross-functional leadership to turn insights into measurable results. I’m passionate about blending strategy with hands-on execution—leading campaigns, coordinating creative teams, and partnering with retention, product, and analytics to boost ROAS and profitability. I thrive in fast-paced, multilingual environments and enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable plans.

Francesca Maffei

Hi, I’m Francesca Maffei, a performance marketing professional with over six years driving growth for global ecommerce brands across Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Russia. I specialize in full-funnel paid media, data-driven optimization, and cross-functional leadership to turn insights into measurable results. I’m passionate about blending strategy with hands-on execution—leading campaigns, coordinating creative teams, and partnering with retention, product, and analytics to boost ROAS and profitability. I thrive in fast-paced, multilingual environments and enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable plans.

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Hi, I’m Francesca Maffei, a performance marketing professional with over six years driving growth for global ecommerce brands across Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Russia. I specialize in full-funnel paid media, data-driven optimization, and cross-functional leadership to turn insights into measurable results.

I’m passionate about blending strategy with hands-on execution—leading campaigns, coordinating creative teams, and partnering with retention, product, and analytics to boost ROAS and profitability. I thrive in fast-paced, multilingual environments and enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable plans.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist at Neulabs s.r.l.
April 4, 2022 - January 31, 2025
Responsible for defining digital channels marketing strategies for a portfolio of brands from multiple sectors including food, home, pet, toys, baby care across multiple European Geographies - Management of full-funnel and multi-channel PPC marketing campaigns for e-commerce - Proven experience with various campaign types, including Shopping, Search, Display, Performance Max, Retargeting, and Paid Social (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok) - Audience research and segmentation to effectively target and convert high-value customers across different channels (including the use of Klaviyo segments) - Data analysis using tools like GA4, Looker Studio and Shopify to derive actionable insights, track the customer journey, and refine campaign strategies. - Expertise in A/B testing and in the optimization of ad creatives with a focus on achieving ROAS and CPA objectives - Coordinated creative teams, managing briefs and timelines to develop high-converting assets, ensuring cohesive messaging aligned with campaign objectives and timely delivery - Familiar with theoretical aspects and basic setup of tags, triggers, and variables for tracking. Amazon Advertising: Set up and optimize all Amazon Advertising campaigns (SP, SB, SBV, SD, SDV), focusing on keyword research, competitor targeting, bidding and dynamic pricing strategies. Continuously monitor performance metrics (ACOS, TACOS) and optimize listings to enhance visibility and drive sales. Review and store optimisation
Marketing Strategy & Digital Marketing at Peg Perego S.p.A.
October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
- Direct Media Buying & Campaign Coordination: Negotiated and secured direct contracts with selected media partners. Managed the entire campaign process and collaborated closely with media partners to optimize content delivery and enhance brand engagement, aligning with campaign objectives for maximum impact. - Influencer marketing: Skilled in managing collaborations, analyzing results, and integrating influencer strategies into broader campaigns. - Email marketing management: Proficient in list segmentation, copywriting, and template design for email campaigns (MailChimp), ensuring higher engagement and conversion rates.
Performance Marketing Manager (Freelance) at FloraQueen
February 4, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Driving strategy, execution, and growth for high-budget, multi-account, and multi-language Google Ads operations, overseeing 100+ campaigns and €100K+ monthly spend. - Lead the paid media team, setting clear priorities, timelines, and goals. - Own the end-to-end strategy: from daily performance analysis to long-term scaling plans focused on profit, costs and ROAS. - Directly advise and report to the CEO, presenting data driven insights, results, and growth opportunities. - Conduct market research to uncover new niches and expansion opportunities. - Develop accurate forecasting and budget allocation strategies to maximize impact. - Implement advanced optimization workflows using Google Ads Editor, scripts, and AI. - Collaborate closely with retention, product, and creative leaders to deliver high-impact actions with immediate business results.
Junior Marketing Intern at Fortunitos S.r.l.
February 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Supported marketing activities and campaigns in a startup environment; assisted in campaign coordination and logistics; learned hands-on about digital marketing operations.
Marketing Manager at Evil Seal
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
PR, social media management, and launch plan development for an indie video game.
Digital Marketing Strategist at Peg Perego S.p.A.
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Direct media buying & campaign coordination; influencer marketing; email marketing management (Mailchimp); cross-channel campaign optimization.
Digital Marketing Manager at Peg Perego S.p.A.
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Direct media buying and campaign coordination; secured direct contracts with media partners; managed influencer collaborations and email marketing campaigns (Mailchimp) with segmentation and templates to boost engagement.
Marketing Intern at Fortunitos s.r.l.
February 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Junior marketing intern supporting campaign execution, content creation and analytics for a startup; assisted with email marketing, social media and marketing operations.
Marketing Manager for Evil Seal (Indie video game) at Evil Seal
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
PR, social media management, and launch plan development for an indie video game; coordinated content calendar and communications with press and communities.

Education

Master’s degree in Marketing Management at Bocconi University, Milan
September 1, 2017 - April 16, 2020
Bachelor’s degree in Economics for Arts, Culture and Communication at Bocconi University, Milan
September 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017
Exchange Program at Durham University (UK)
October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Exchange Program at Estonian Business School, Tallinn
August 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Master’s degree in Marketing Management at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020
Exchange Program at Durham University, UK
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor’s degree in Economics for Arts, Culture and Communication at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Exchange Program at Estonian Business School, Tallinn, Estonia
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Master’s Degree in Marketing Management at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics for Arts, Culture and Communication at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Exchange Program at Durham University
October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Exchange Program at Estonian Business School
August 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Other, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Gaming