Hi, I’m Ẹkúndayọ̀ Samson, a Senior Media Buyer with 5+ years of experience scaling high-ticket B2B SaaS, e-commerce, and fintech brands across US and EMEA markets. I excel at managing large-scale Meta Ads ecosystems and full-funnel optimization to lower CPA and maximize ROAS, while leveraging my direct-response copywriting background to craft high-converting ad creatives and customer journeys. I bring a proven ability to align paid media with backend sales metrics to drive predictable revenue growth. My approach combines data-driven insights, rigorous testing, and CRM-backed performance tracking to optimize funnels, measure LTV/CAC, and lift conversions across multi-channel campaigns. I’ve led campaigns that deliver tangible results such as increased CTR, improved lead quality, and stronger ROI across diverse portfolios.

Ẹkúndayọ̀ Samson

Hi, I’m Ẹkúndayọ̀ Samson, a Senior Media Buyer with 5+ years of experience scaling high-ticket B2B SaaS, e-commerce, and fintech brands across US and EMEA markets. I excel at managing large-scale Meta Ads ecosystems and full-funnel optimization to lower CPA and maximize ROAS, while leveraging my direct-response copywriting background to craft high-converting ad creatives and customer journeys. I bring a proven ability to align paid media with backend sales metrics to drive predictable revenue growth. My approach combines data-driven insights, rigorous testing, and CRM-backed performance tracking to optimize funnels, measure LTV/CAC, and lift conversions across multi-channel campaigns. I’ve led campaigns that deliver tangible results such as increased CTR, improved lead quality, and stronger ROI across diverse portfolios.

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Hi, I’m Ẹkúndayọ̀ Samson, a Senior Media Buyer with 5+ years of experience scaling high-ticket B2B SaaS, e-commerce, and fintech brands across US and EMEA markets. I excel at managing large-scale Meta Ads ecosystems and full-funnel optimization to lower CPA and maximize ROAS, while leveraging my direct-response copywriting background to craft high-converting ad creatives and customer journeys. I bring a proven ability to align paid media with backend sales metrics to drive predictable revenue growth.

My approach combines data-driven insights, rigorous testing, and CRM-backed performance tracking to optimize funnels, measure LTV/CAC, and lift conversions across multi-channel campaigns. I’ve led campaigns that deliver tangible results such as increased CTR, improved lead quality, and stronger ROI across diverse portfolios.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Media Buyer (E-commerce) at Droid Media
August 1, 2025 - Present
Engineered and scaled high-impact Meta and TikTok campaigns for diverse e-commerce portfolios, managing seven-figure monthly budgets while maintaining a 4.5x ROAS. Reduced CPA through full-funnel retargeting and advanced bidding; partnered with creative teams to develop data-backed hooks and video assets.
Senior Media Buyer at Droid Media
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Scaled high-ticket B2B SaaS, e-commerce, and fintech campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok. Managed multi-million-pound budgets with a consistent 4.5x ROAS across a diverse e-commerce portfolio; reduced average CPA by 32% through advanced bidding strategies and consolidated account structures; collaborated with creative teams to develop data-backed hooks and video assets, driving a 22% uplift in CTR; implemented high-precision testing environments and ensured 100% tracking accuracy via Pixels, CAPI, and UTM tracking.
Lead Copywriter & Performance Strategist at Manchester, UK (Remote)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed high-converting video ad scripts and storyboards, boosting engagement and view-through rates. Identified winning creative patterns through rigorous data analysis, contributing to increased overall campaign performance and fintech offer conversions.
Lead Copywriter & Performance Strategist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead end-to-end paid media campaigns for SaaS marketing, aligning ad performance with lead scoring metrics to ensure high-intent conversions. CRO: Increased landing page conversion rates by 25% by redesigning user journeys using direct-response copywriting principles. Engagement: Developed high-converting video ad scripts and storyboards, boosting user engagement and view-through rates by 40%.
Copy Chief & Performance Strategist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead Quality: Managed end-to-end paid media campaigns for SaaS marketing, aligning ad performance with lead-scoring metrics to ensure high-intent conversions. CRO: Increased landing page conversion rates by 25% by redesigning user journeys using direct-response copywriting principles. Engagement: Developed high-converting video ad scripts and storyboards, boosting view-through rates by 40%. Fintech Performance: Identified winning creative patterns through rigorous data analysis, lifting First-Time Deposits by 18% for fintech offers.
Media Buyer at Micro Monitor
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Revenue Generation: Spearheaded lead generation and paid media strategy for high-ticket B2B coaching programs, driving over $500k in attributed revenue. ROI Management: Maintained a consistent 3.8x ROI by pivoting strategies based on real-time audience behavior data and CRM backend performance. Scaling: Doubled ad spend within 30-day windows without fatigue through aggressive creative diversification and audience expansion. Funnel Alignment: Optimized the transition from ad click to sales call for US-based sales team funnels and copy.
Funnel Copy & Media Buyer & Performance Strategist (SaaS focus)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Managed end-to-end paid media campaigns for a SaaS-focused brand, aligning ad performance with funnel metrics to ensure quality leads and pipeline growth. Optimized DTC and B2B funnels, increasing landing page conversion rates by applying direct-response principles to user journeys. Developed high-converting ad scripts and storyboards for short-form video content, boosting engagement by 40%. Analyzed cross-channel performance data to uncover winning patterns.
Senior Media Buyer (SaaS focus) at Micro Mentor
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Engineered and scaled high-impact Meta & TikTok campaigns for a SaaS-focused portfolio, managing 7-figure monthly budgets while maintaining a 4.5x ROAS. Reduced CPA by 32% through full-funnel retargeting and rigorous optimization. Collaborated with creative teams to develop data-backed hooks and video assets, resulting in higher CTR and conversions. Analyzed cross-channel performance to identify winning creative patterns and improved first-time deposits for fintech-related offers.
Media Buyer (B2B & High-Ticket Coaching) at Micro Mentor
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Led lead generation and paid media strategy for a B2B mentorship platform, focusing on high-ticket coaching programs in the US. Generated over $500k in attributed revenue and maintained a consistent 3.8x ROI by optimizing multi-channel campaigns.
Funnel & Copy | Media Buyer & Performance Strategist (SaaS focus) at Independent / SaaS-focused campaigns
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Managed end-to-end paid media campaigns for a SaaS brand, optimizing DTC and B2B funnels, and aligning ad performance with funnel metrics to ensure lead quality and scalable growth.
Marketing Manager & Paid Media Lead at KOP Travel Consulting
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Led paid media strategy for a travel platform, managing end-to-end campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok. Aligned ad performance with funnel metrics to improve lead quality and revenue growth across US and international markets; planned budgets and reported on ROI.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Meta Certified Media Buying Professional (Blueprint)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
TikTok Academy: Creative Excellence & Performance Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Google Ads Search & Video Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
HubSpot Performance Marketing (DTC & E-commerce focus)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
AppsFlyer Essentials: Measurement & Attribution Modeling
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Meta Certified Media Buying Professional (Blueprint)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
TikTok Academy: Creative Excellence & Performance Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Google Ads Certification (Search & Video)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
HubSpot Performance Marketing (DTC & E-commerce focus)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
AppsFlyer Essentials: Measurement & Attribution Modeling
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Meta Certified Media Buying Professional (Blueprint)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
TikTok Academy: Creative Excellence & Performance Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Google Ads Certification (Search & Video)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
HubSpot Performance Marketing (DTC & E-commerce focus)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
AppsFlyer Essentials: Measurement & Attribution Modeling
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Meta Certified Media Buying Professional (Blueprint)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
TikTok Academy: Creative Excellence & Performance Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Google Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
HubSpot Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
AppsFlyer Essentials
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Google Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Meta Certified Media Buying Professional (BluePrint)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
TikTok Academy: Creative Excellence & Performance Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Google Ads Certification (Search & Video)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
HubSpot Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Meta Certified Media Buying Professional (Blueprint)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
TikTok Academy: Creative Excellence & Performance Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Google Ads Search & Video Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
HubSpot Performance Marketing (DTC & E-commerce focus)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
AppsFlyer Essentials: Measurement & Attribution Model - Campaign results for High-Ticket e-commerce product
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Meta Certified Media Buying Professional
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
TikTok Academy: Creative Excellence & Performance Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Google Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
HubSpot Performance Marketing (DTC & E-commerce focus)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
AppsFlyer Essentials: Measurement & Attribution Model
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services