Dejan Travnikar, Marketing Expert in Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Dejan Travnikar

Verified Expert  in Marketing

Bio

Dejan is an eCommerce growth expert with a proven track record of scaling brands globally. As a seasoned entrepreneur and fractional CMO, he brings a 360-degree perspective to digital marketing strategies, with expertise across media buying, CRO, and retention marketing. Having generated over $25 million in sales, Dejan is the go-to strategist for ambitious companies ready to dominate their market.

Project Highlights

Kyrö Distillery
Conducted a comprehensive eCommerce audit for Kyrö Distillery, optimizing CRO and media buying, driving sell-out events and merchandise in Finland, and scaling sales by 370% in the German market within six months.
Yliopiston Apteekki
Spearheaded CRO initiatives that resulted in 77% revenue growth in online purchases, enhancing the company's stellar customer experience reputation.
Strategic Parenting
Engineered and executed a digital marketing strategy for Strategic Parenting's 1st online course, scaling revenue from $0 to $300,000 in three months with just $20,000 in ad spending.

Expertise

  • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
  • Email Marketing
  • Facebook Ads
  • Google Ads
  • Landing Page Optimization
  • eCommerce
  • eCommerce Consulting
  • eCommerce Marketing

Work Experience

Senior Growth Hacker

2022 - PRESENT
Genero – The Growth Marketing
  • Spearheaded a strategic growth initiative that resulted in a 200% increase in eCommerce revenue within five months, demonstrating my exceptional ability to scale online businesses rapidly.
  • Orchestrated the scaling of an eCommerce brand from $100,000 to $1.3 million in annual revenue within one year, showcasing expertise in sustainable, high-growth strategies.
  • Optimized product pages for a leading Finnish brand, driving a 77% revenue growth through data-driven conversion rate optimization (CRO) techniques.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive 360-degree digital marketing strategies for eCommerce clients, expanding Genero's service offerings to include CRO, email marketing, and financial forecasting.
  • Led successful market expansions for multiple eCommerce brands, leveraging cross-cultural marketing expertise to penetrate new geographical markets profitably.
  • Managed and optimized multimillion-dollar marketing budgets for top Nordic eCommerce brands, including Dermosil, Kyrö Distillery, and Yliopiston Apteekki, consistently delivering above-benchmark ROAS.
  • Pioneered the creation of standardized operating procedures for new service offerings, rapidly scaling the agency's capabilities and ensuring consistent, high-quality deliverables across diverse eCommerce projects.
  • Trained and mentored junior growth hackers about Meta and Google ads, CRO, and email marketing.

Head of Digital Marketing and CMO

2020 - 2023
SOLTEC
  • Engineered a multichannel digital strategy that quadrupled B2C sales in two years, demonstrating my ability to scale direct-to-consumer businesses rapidly.
  • Designed and implemented a cross-border eCommerce funnel spanning three countries, increasing qualified leads by 300% and setting the foundation for international expansion.
  • Leveraged HubSpot's CRM to optimize the entire customer journey, resulting in a 150% improvement in lead-to-customer conversion rates.
  • Executed data-driven media buying strategies across multiple platforms, achieving a 200% increase in ROAS while scaling ad spending from $3,000 to $40,000 monthly.
  • Developed and A/B tested high-converting product pages and email sequences, boosting overall conversion rates by 75% and customer lifetime value by 50%.
  • Implemented advanced analytics and attribution models, providing actionable insights that reduced customer acquisition costs by 40% while increasing average order value by 35%.
  • Pioneered an omnichannel approach integrating eCommerce with physical showrooms, resulting in a 250% increase in high-ticket item sales and improved customer satisfaction scores.

Founder and CEO

2019 - 2022
3rd Floor Agency
  • Scaled multiple digital product brands to seven-figure annual revenues, demonstrating expertise in rapid growth strategies applicable to eCommerce businesses.
  • Achieved a 10-fold ROAS growth on Meta Ads and Google Ads across diverse niches consistently, showcasing my ability to optimize high-performing paid media campaigns for eCommerce products.
  • Engineered a data-driven launch strategy that grew a new product from $0 to $300,000 in revenue within three months with only $20,000 in ad spending, illustrating my capacity to scale new eCommerce product lines efficiently.
  • Implemented an advanced analytics stack, including Google Analytics, Hotjar, and A/B testing platforms, to optimize user experience and conversion rates, resulting in a 40% increase in sales funnel efficiency.
  • Developed and executed post-purchase email automation flows that increased average order value by 25% and improved customer lifetime value by 35%.
  • Conducted in-depth heuristic evaluations and user research to inform product pricing strategies and selection of hero products, leading to a 50% improvement in profit margins.
  • Created and optimized cross-border marketing campaigns, successfully penetrating new markets and increasing international sales by 200% for multiple brands.
  • Leveraged data-driven A/B testing methodologies to continually refine landing pages and product offers, resulting in a 60% increase in conversion rates across all campaigns.

Founder and CEO

2015 - 2019
eCommerce Sales Agency
  • Founded and scaled a specialized digital marketing agency focused on exponential growth for eCommerce brands across the US, the UK, and Australia.
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive growth strategy that propelled an Australian eCommerce brand from $20,000 to $300,0000 monthly revenue in just 90 days, demonstrating my ability to scale online businesses rapidly.
  • Pioneered a 360-degree marketing approach for eCommerce, integrating media buying, retention marketing, and CRO services to maximize client ROI and outperform industry benchmarks.
  • Built and led a high-performing team of 10 digital marketing specialists across multiple disciplines, ensuring seamless execution of complex, multichannel eCommerce strategies.
  • Developed and implemented innovative transition strategies for dropshipping businesses, successfully transforming them into sustainable, brand-focused eCommerce operations.
  • Delivered above-benchmark ROAS for eCommerce clients across Facebook, Google, and emerging ad platforms consistently while strictly adhering to client confidentiality agreements.
  • Engineered sophisticated email marketing campaigns and CRO strategies that significantly increased customer lifetime value and average order value for a diverse portfolio of eCommerce clients.
  • Established the agency as a go-to partner for high-growth eCommerce brands, achieving a 95% client retention rate through demonstrable results and strategic insights.

Project History

Mia Belle Girls

https://www.miabellebaby.com/

Conducted a comprehensive eCommerce audit and optimized the Meta Ads strategy for Mia Belle Girls, resulting in a 612% increase in sales.

Mia Belle Girls, an eCommerce brand offering girls' clothing, accessories, and matching mother-daughter looks, sought our expertise to boost their online sales. As their digital marketing agency, we initiated a thorough eCommerce audit to identify growth opportunities and pain points. Our analysis revealed untapped potential in their Facebook advertising strategy.

Leveraging our findings, we developed and implemented a highly optimized Meta Ads campaign. This involved refining audience targeting, improving ad creatives, and enhancing the overall marketing funnel. Our data-driven approach and continuous optimization resulted in a remarkable 612% increase in sales. This project exemplifies our ability to scale eCommerce businesses rapidly through strategic digital marketing interventions. It showcases our expertise in conducting comprehensive audits, optimizing paid social media campaigns, and delivering substantial ROI for online retail brands.

Frame Drum Academy

https://framedrumacademy.marlaleigh.com/

Developed and executed a multichannel digital marketing strategy for the Frame Drum Academy launch, achieving an eight-fold ROAS through optimized Facebook Ads and Google Ads, email marketing, and comprehensive funnel strategies.

Frame Drum Academy is an online course created by Maria Goldstein, a Grammy-nominated frame drum teacher and one of the world's leading female professional frame drummers. As a Grammy-nominated percussionist, flutist, and internationally recognized educator, performer, and composer, Maria sought to share her expertise through a comprehensive online platform.

Our role was to develop and implement a robust digital marketing strategy to launch her academy successfully. We created a multifaceted approach that included targeted Facebook Ads and Google Ads campaigns, customized email marketing sequences, and optimized funnel strategies covering the top, middle, and bottom stages.

By leveraging data-driven insights and continuous optimization, we achieved an impressive eight-fold ROAS. This success demonstrates our ability to effectively market high-value digital products in niche markets.
The project showcased our expertise in digital goods marketing, specifically for online courses. It highlighted our skills in Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, YouTube Ads, and advanced pixel implementation for precise audience targeting and retargeting.

Kyrö Distillery

https://kyrodistillery.de/

Conducted a comprehensive eCommerce audit for Kyrö Distillery, optimizing CRO and media buying, driving sell-out events and merchandise in Finland, and scaling sales by 370% in the German market within six months.

Kyrö Distillery, a Finnish rye distillery founded in 2012, produces award-winning rye gin and whisky. Our engagement focused on scaling their eCommerce presence and event promotion. We began with a thorough eCommerce audit, identifying critical CRO and media buying opportunities. We then implemented these optimizations, increasing sales by a remarkable 370% within six months in the German market, where direct alcohol sales are permitted.

In Finland, where direct alcohol sales are restricted, we pivoted our strategy to promote Kyröfest and visitor center events. Our targeted campaigns resulted in Kyröfest selling out weeks in advance, significantly boosting brand awareness and engagement. Additionally, we executed a highly successful holiday merchandise campaign in Finland, selling out the entire Christmas collection in just five days.

This project showcased our ability to adapt strategies to different regulatory environments while driving substantial growth. It also highlighted our expertise in eCommerce optimization, conversion rate improvement, and the effective use of Facebook Ads and Google Ads for direct sales and event promotion.

Yliopiston Apteekki

https://www.yliopistonapteekki.fi/

Spearheaded CRO initiatives that resulted in 77% revenue growth in online purchases, enhancing the company's stellar customer experience reputation.

Founded in 1755, Yliopiston Apteekki is one of Finland's oldest and most respected pharmacy chains. It consistently ranks among the top Finnish businesses for customer experience. As part of the team tasked with scaling this venerable brand, I focused on optimizing its eCommerce performance. My primary contribution was leading CRO efforts for their online platform. By conducting an in-depth analysis of user behavior, implementing A/B testing, and refining the customer journey, we achieved a remarkable 77% increase in revenue from online purchases.

This significant growth boosted sales and enhanced Yliopiston Apteekki's digital presence, aligning its online experience with its renowned in-store customer service. The project demonstrated my ability to apply cutting-edge eCommerce strategies to traditional businesses, driving substantial growth while maintaining brand integrity. The success of this initiative showcased how strategic CRO can dramatically impact even well-established brands, proving that there's always room for improvement in the digital space, regardless of a company's history or current market position.

Strategic Parenting

https://www.strategicparenting.com/

Engineered and executed a digital marketing strategy for Strategic Parenting's 1st online course, scaling revenue from $0 to $300,000 in three months with just $20,000 in ad spending.

Strategic Parenting sought our expertise to launch its first online parenting course. Our challenge was creating a comprehensive digital marketing strategy to scale its new offering in a competitive market. We developed a multifaceted approach focusing on targeted Facebook advertising campaigns, strategic sales funnel optimization, and comprehensive launch strategy consulting.

Our data-driven methodology and continuous optimization resulted in exceptional performance. We scaled revenue from $0 to $300,000 in just three months, achieving a remarkable 15-fold ROAS with only $20,000 in ad spending. This project showcased our ability to rapidly scale digital products from launch, effectively targeting and converting a niche audience. Our success stemmed from a deep understanding of the parenting market and expertise in meta-advertising and sales funnel optimization. The dramatic results established Strategic Parenting as a significant player in the online parenting education space and demonstrated our capacity to deliver exponential growth for digital course creators and e-learning platforms.

WellO2

https://wello2.fi

Led a comprehensive digital strategy for WellO2, conducting CRO, email, and ad audits, which resulted in a 200% increase in eCommerce revenue and a substantial improvement in ROAS across channels.

WellO2, a Finnish health technology company specializing in respiratory wellness devices, sought to boost its eCommerce performance and optimize digital marketing efforts. As a key strategist, I conducted comprehensive CRO audits, email marketing, and Facebook Ads and Google Ads campaigns. I also developed and implemented a data-driven growth strategy and optimized the entire digital sales funnel, achieving a 200% increase in eCommerce revenue. There was also a significantly improved ROAS across all digital channels and an enhanced email marketing performance.

This project showcased our ability to scale eCommerce operations for healthtech products through advanced analytics and best practices in CRO, email marketing, and paid advertising. Our holistic approach transformed WellO2's digital presence and sales performance, demonstrating expertise in driving substantial growth in the competitive health and wellness eCommerce sector.

Certifications

APRIL 2024 - PRESENT

CRO for eCommerce Growth

CXL

FEBRUARY 2024 - PRESENT

eCommerce Data and Metrics

CXL

JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT

Customer Journey for eCommerce

CXL

DECEMBER 2023 - PRESENT

Customer Segmentation for eCommerce

CXL

NOVEMBER 2023 - PRESENT

Email Marketing: Fundamentals

CXL

OCTOBER 2023 - PRESENT

GA4 Intermediate

CXL

OCTOBER 2023 - PRESENT

Customer Experience for eCommerce

CXL

AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT

eCommerce SEO

CXL

JULY 2023 - PRESENT

Applied Neuromarketing

CXL

MAY 2023 - PRESENT

Attention Basics

CXL

APRIL 2023 - PRESENT

Landing Page Optimization

CXL

MARCH 2023 - PRESENT

Building Trust

CXL

FEBRUARY 2023 - PRESENT

Building Habits and Loyalty

CXL

SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

eCommerce Content Marketing

CXL

AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT

Heuristic Analysis Frameworks for Conversion Optimization Audits

CXL

Skills

Core

Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Instagram Growth, Instagram Marketing, Funnel Optimization, Google Paid Ads, Performance Marketing, Marketing, B2C Marketing, Marketing Mix, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Growth Hacking, Facebook Marketing, Facebook Video Ads, Omnichannel Marketing, Lead Generation, Landing Pages, Customer Segmentation, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research & Analysis, Channel Strategy, Marketing Leadership, Web Marketing, Paid Advertising, Email Marketing, TikTok Ads, AI Marketing, TikTok Marketing, Funnel Analysis, Funnel Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Go-to-market Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Pay-per-Click (PPC), Influencer Marketing, Email Campaigns, Email Marketing Automation, Keyword Research, Responsive Email Templates, LinkedIn Ads, LinkedIn Marketing, YouTube Ads, SEO Tools, Local SEO, Social Media, Video Ads, Google SEO, Growth Model, SEO Marketing, SEO Keyword Research, WordPress SEO, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Content, eCommerce Platforms, Digital Marketing Best Practices, Social Media Content

Platforms & Tools

TikTok, Facebook Ads Manager, Instagram Ads, Asana, Meta Platform, Lead Capture Pages, HubSpot, Klaviyo, Adobe Photoshop, Google Analytics 4, Google Ad Manager, ActiveCampaign, Google Analytics, HubSpot Marketing Hub, Yoast SEO, YouTube Shorts, Canva, Monday.com, Kartra, Zoho, Facebook Shops, Looker Studio, Google Data Studio, Linkedln

Business Models

B2C, Business to Consumer (B2C), B2B

Technical

HTML, CSS, Google Search Console

Other

eCommerce, eCommerce Marketing, eCommerce Consulting, Facebook Pixel, Facebook Account Management, Instagram, Google Docs, Google Optimize, Performance Analysis, Website Performance, Key Performance Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), B2B Marketing, Marketing Plans, Lead Nurturing, Teamwork, Team Management, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Fractional CMO, Growth Strategy, Growth Marketing, Loom, Facebook, Cross-channel Marketing, Customer Journeys, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Team Leadership, Leadership, Scaling, Paid Media, Lead Marketing, Performance Optimization, Customer Acquisition, Landing Page Optimization, ChatGPT, English, Google Sheets, Google Trends, Google Shopping, Remote Team Leadership, Team Development, Team Building, Blog Posting, UX Analysis, UI Design, User Experience (UX), YouTube Marketing, Shopify Marketing, CapCut, Basecamp, Unbounce, Zapier, B2B Lead Generation, Customer Experience, Launch Strategy, Reporting, Brand Awareness, Paid Search, eCommerce Design, Google, Cross-channel Optimization, Product Launch, Web UX, UX Research, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Email, Email Design, Email Delivery, Email Management, Email List Building, Email Template Design, Niche Email Marketing, Email Autoresponders, Email Marketing Strategy, Email Content, Keyword Mapping, Keyword Analysis, Keyword Advertising, Google Keyword Planner, Marketing Reports, Lead Magnet, Leads, Sales Growth, Questionnaires, Digital Marketing Product Manager, Surveys, eCommerce SEO, Shopify Design, Semrush, Finance, Shopify, Hotjar, Meta Ads, YouTube SEO, Landing Page Design, Digital Product Management, Sales Funnel, ClickFunnels, IT, German, WordPress, WooCommerce, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Surveying, Reports, Profit & Loss (P&L), Shopify SEO, Figma, Miro, DNS, Kajabi, X (formerly Twitter), Notion, Neuromarketing, Data Reporting, Facebook Messenger API, Growth, Economic Analysis, SEO Reporting, Looker, UX Design, UX Tools, Mobile UX, Shopify Plus, Shopify Customizations, YouTube, Economics, Lead Management, Photoshop CC, Instagram Account Management, Web UI, YouTube Thumbnails, YouTube Channel Management, Distributed Team Management, Brand Building, Growth Analysis, Community Growth, YouTube Growth Manager, Blogs, Go-to-market Plans, Go-to-market Optimization, eCommerce Development, Digital Project Management, User Interface (UI)

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