I build B2B SaaS marketing engines from the ground up.

Three-time first marketing hire with 20+ years at VC- and PE-backed software companies. I join at inflection points, turn early marketing into a repeatable pipeline machine, and tie every program to revenue, including the marketing function behind a $148M acquisition.

Emily Rhodes
$148M
acquisition by ServiceMax after I built marketing from zero
$9.7M
influenced pipeline in a single year at Appriss Retail
6.8x
ROAS on an award-winning ABM program
15
marketing awards, including Marketer of the Year three times

Selected work

Tools, video, and content I created or led at FieldFlo, Appriss Retail, and LiquidFrameworks.

FieldFlo

Interactive ROI calculator

I used Claude to code this self-serve calculator for the FieldFlo website. Contractors enter their own numbers and see projected savings, which turns the value story into a conversion tool prospects can use on their own.

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Video

FieldFlo

Customer testimonial

A FieldFlo customer tells their story in their own words, giving Sales credible, industry-specific proof.

FieldFlo

Key selling points

A concise walkthrough of FieldFlo's value story, built to help prospects understand the platform quickly.

Appriss Retail

Explainer video

An explainer for Appriss Retail's AI-powered loss prevention and returns intelligence solutions.

LiquidFrameworks

ConnectFX user conference

The annual user conference I created from scratch. 70% of total pipeline participated, strengthening customer loyalty ahead of the $148M acquisition.

Written work

Podcasts

Conversations on marketing, leadership, and growth.

Co-host

My Edge

The podcast of the American Marketing Association's Houston Chapter, which I co-hosted.

Guest

The Who Ya Know Show

A guest conversation about my career and approach to marketing.

Experience

Four SaaS companies, three of them as the first marketing hire.

  1. FieldFlo

    2026

    Vice President of Marketing

    AI-powered field service SaaS, first marketing hire

    • Generated nearly $200K in closed-won revenue within six months.
    • Doubled MQLs quarter over quarter from a standing start.
    • Helped launch the Takeoff & Estimating product module.
    • Used Claude to code an interactive ROI calculator for the website.

    Role eliminated in company-wide reduction in force.

  2. Appriss Retail

    2023 – 2025

    Vice President of Marketing

    AI-powered retail fraud prevention SaaS, $80M+ ARR

    • Generated $9.7M in influenced pipeline in 2024.
    • Built an ABM program that returned $1.7M on a $250K investment.
    • Reached 98% media share of voice with 300+ earned placements.
    • Led whitespace growth across 60+ of the top 100 U.S. retailers.
  3. SkySafe

    2022 – 2023

    Vice President of Marketing

    Drone defense SaaS, Series B, a16z-backed, first marketing hire

    • Contributed to $8.38M in new pipeline within 13 months.
    • Generated 300+ MQLs with defense and government accounts.
    • Grew the website from zero to 60K+ annual visits.
  4. LiquidFrameworks

    2014 – 2022

    Director of Marketing

    Field service SaaS, acquired by ServiceMax for $148M, first marketing hire

    • Helped scale ARR from under $5M to $22M+.
    • Drove 800% user growth to 40,000+ active users.
    • Created the ConnectFX user conference, with 70% total pipeline participation.

Recognition

15 marketing awards across campaigns, content, video, and marketing automation.

Marketer of the Year 3x
  • Technology Products, 2017
  • Financial Services, 2012
  • Financial Services, 2010
AMA Crystal Awards 6x
  • Best Technical Report, 2025
  • Website Redesign, 2025
  • Account-Based Marketing, 2022
  • Marketing Campaign, B2B, 2022
  • Marketing Automation, 2022
  • Interactive Marketing, B2B Video, 2020
Telly Awards 3x
  • General Video – Sales, 2025
  • Non-Broadcast – Sales, 2022
  • General Video – Sales, 2020
Industry campaign awards 3x
  • Gold, Best Integrated Campaign – US Search Awards
  • Runner-up, Best Integrated Campaign – Global Search Awards
  • Shortlisted, Best Demand Generation Campaign – B2B Marketing Awards

Leadership: Board Member and Past President, American Marketing Association – Houston Chapter (2011–2025), one of the largest AMA chapters in the country and an 8x Chapter of the Year.

Let's talk about your next stage of growth.

I'm looking for a VP or Head of Marketing role at a B2B SaaS company ready to build a marketing engine that scales. Based in Greenville, SC.