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Clients rate Toptal marketing automation specialists 4.9 / 5.0 on average based on 322 reviews.

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John Hasenauer

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since March 5, 2020

John is a digital marketing specialist who develops high-performing growth marketing campaigns. He grows businesses and has driven a startup to $33 million in annual revenue. Seasoned in almost all aspects of digital marketing, he focuses on fueling the sales funnel with demand generation, amplifying brand presence with paid media, and future-proofing the business with AI marketing automation. John is also certified in Google Ads, Google Analytics, and HubSpot's Marketing Hub and Sales Hub.

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Laura Manole

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since June 13, 2024

Laura is an expert in demand generation and account-based marketing. She has extensive experience partnering with startups and enterprise companies to implement successful go-to-market programs. Laura's expertise includes defining marketing strategies, orchestrating multi-touch demand generation campaigns, and collaborating closely with sales leaders to enhance sales pipelines.

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Jon Cohan

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since August 20, 2024

Jon is a data-driven marketing leader who thrives at the intersection of sales, technology, and marketing. He excels in marketing consultations, product launches, demand generation, and optimizing marketing and sales infrastructure. What sets Jon apart is his commitment to going beyond project specifications to deliver true value. He takes the time to understand business goals and challenges, ensuring that each project sets the client on a path to success.

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Vitali Shykhau

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Germany
Toptal Member Since July 30, 2024

Vitali has 10+ years of experience shaping omnichannel brand experiences and digital marketing strategies for B2B and B2C clients in full-service advertising agencies. Over the past five years, he transitioned to the startup environment, where he has taken ownership of multiple areas of the customer lifecycle, including acquisition, retention, loyalty, and reactivation. Vitali recently specialized in subscription models, churn management, and data-driven personalization.

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Kim Derkx

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Belgium
Toptal Member Since September 18, 2024

Kim is a professional with 10 years of experience in email marketing and development. Her primary expertise is in email marketing strategy and development, and in platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Klaviyo. Kim has worked for renowned clients such as KLM, Riverty, and Tommy Hilfiger and contributed to their growing revenue through marketing automation, loyalty programs, and email design systems. She thrives in a remote environment and is a valuable asset to any marketing team.

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Gambar Oruj

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Netherlands
Toptal Member Since May 10, 2023

Gambar is a senior B2B marketing leader with 10+ years of experience turning complex products into clear value propositions, scalable demand, and measurable revenue growth across Europe, the USA, and Asia. He blends strategy and hands-on execution to build data-driven funnels that consistently deliver a qualified pipeline.

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Cenk Imren

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+03:00
Turkey
Toptal Member Since August 9, 2023

Cenk is a seasoned professional specializing in marketing automation. With 8+ years of experience in eCommerce, travel, real estate, tobacco, consumer electronics, and service industries, he has led projects across Switzerland, France, Benelux, USA, and the MEA region. He has gained invaluable experience from client and agency engagements, spanning strategic planning to execution. Cenk is well-versed and fully certified in Salesforce Marketing Cloud with expertise in Iterable.

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Ghanshyam Brahmbhatt

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+05:00
India
Toptal Member Since August 19, 2024

Ghanshyam is a marketing expert with 16+ years of experience leading the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns for B2B and B2C industries, focusing on SEO, SEM, campaign management, and lead generation. He has worked with startups and large enterprises, driving growth through marketing automation, optimizing marketing processes, and enhancing brand visibility. At Aecor Digital, Ghanshyam's digital campaign strategies grew inbound sales by 100% and ROI by 500%.

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Ramanujam T R

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+05:00
India
Toptal Member Since August 20, 2024

Ram is a digital marketing virtuoso who has orchestrated multimillion-dollar pipelines for giants like Microsoft and Colt. With over two decades of experience, he transforms marketing strategies using AI-driven solutions and advanced analytics. Whether scaling operations or architecting digital ecosystems, Ram consistently delivers explosive growth and ROI. His blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise makes him the go-to resource for delivering solutions.

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Emiliano Giovannoni

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since September 5, 2024

Emiliano is a global-minded marketing executive and former head of Microsoft's social media marketing for the APAC region. He has over 20 years of experience running marketing functions in leading organizations. Emiliano's background spans Fortune 100 multinationals to VC-funded startups in the technology and eCommerce sectors.

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Astrid Tjahja

Freelance Marketing Automation Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since August 21, 2023

Astrid is a passionate problem solver dedicated to bridging the customer-solution gap. With 10+ years of experience in B2B marketing, she has worked in both agency and client-side roles, thriving in creating integrated marketing programs that fuel business growth and foster customer loyalty. With a knack for creative storytelling and analytical thinking, Astrid bridges the customer-solution gap by combining the art and science of marketing, delivering impactful campaigns and meaningful results.

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How to Hire Marketing Automation Specialists Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right marketing automation specialist for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new marketing automation specialist for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

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How We Source the Top 3% of Marketing Automation Specialists

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire marketing automation specialists with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your marketing automation specialist, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right marketing automation specialist, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect marketing automation specialists for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our marketing automation specialists to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire marketing automation specialists with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched marketing automation specialists ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire marketing automation specialists on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a marketing automation specialist for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our marketing automation specialists can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your marketing automation specialist begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another marketing automation specialist who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Toptal Lets You Hire Fast,
With Unparalleled Success

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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