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# Nick Stone, MBA

**Headline:** Customer Success \| Business Relationship Manager \| Revenue Growth Leader \| B2B Relationship Management \| Client Retention \| Sales Leadership \| MBA
**Profession:** Account Executive
**Location:** United States

## About

Nick Stone, MBA, is an Account Executive at MARC Media Group and a Media Marketing Consultant with Hall Communications / MARC Media Group\. He manages B2B client relationships and develops integrated marketing strategies designed to increase revenue, customer engagement, retention, and long\-term business growth\. Nick’s strengths include consultative selling, strategic account management, customer success, executive relationships, campaign analysis, and cross\-functional collaboration\. He begins by understanding each customer’s business goals, then aligns multi\-channel solutions and actionable recommendations to those objectives\. Across 11 years in account management and customer\-facing growth roles, Nick has managed more than 400 business accounts, maintained approximately 95% client retention, overseen more than $700,000 in active annual billing, and led sales teams responsible for more than $3 million in business\. He has been recognized as a top producer\. At MARC Media Group, Nick drives $10,000 to $100,000\-plus integrated radio and digital marketing campaigns, using audience insights, performance data, and market trends to improve ROI\. He is pursuing opportunities with greater growth and advancement potential in customer success, business relationship management, or strategic account management, particularly in healthcare, banking, or SaaS\.

## Services

- Written Communication
- Slack
- Project Management
- Cross\-functional Collaborations
- Executive Presentations
- Customer Relationship Management \(CRM\)
- Business Reviews
- Customer Retention
- Customer Success
- HubSpot
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Marketron
- Salesforce\.com
- Executive Relationships
- Interpersonal Skills
- Account Management
- Data Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence \(AI\)
- Client Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Closing Contracts
- Build Strong Relationships
- Customer Insight
- Skilled Multi\-tasker
- Sales Campaigns
- Business Relationship Management
- Radio Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Sales & Marketing

## Highlights

- Managed more than 400 business accounts over a decade\-plus of customer\-facing and account\-management work\.
- Maintained approximately 95% client retention\.
- Managed more than $700,000 in active annual billing\.
- Led sales teams responsible for more than $3 million in business\.
- Recognized as a top producer\.
- Managed B2B portfolios at MARC Media Group and Hall Communications, Inc\., driving integrated radio and digital campaigns from $10,000 to more than $100,000\.
- Consistently exceeded revenue targets through a consultative approach centered on client business goals and multi\-platform solutions\.
- Developed customized advertising strategies using audience insights, campaign data, and market trends\.
- Prospected and closed new business through outbound outreach, networking, and referrals\.
- Identified and executed upsell, cross\-sell, and campaign\-enhancement opportunities that increased client spend, lifetime value, and account penetration\.
- Analyzed reach, frequency, engagement, conversions, and other KPIs to improve ongoing campaign effectiveness and ROI\.
- Delivered actionable performance reports and translated complex campaign data into client\-friendly recommendations\.
- Collaborated with creative, programming, and digital teams to execute campaigns and optimize messaging, targeting, and performance after launch\.
- Used CRM workflows to manage pipeline activity, forecast revenue, and track client engagement\.
- Served as a strategic marketing advisor to business owners and marketing leaders through Hall Communications / MARC Media Group\.
- Identified and corrected a marketing\-campaign error that could have cost a client about $5,000\.
- Coordinated and executed a client luncheon in another city three hours from Naples, Florida, managing logistics, documentation, communication, and delivery\.
- Mentored an older sales representative through adoption of a newly implemented sales technology, helping her remain a top seller\.
- Landed multiple large accounts while also helping and supporting fellow salespeople\.

## Experience

- **Account Executive at MARC Media Group** (2026\-03\-01–present) — Managed a portfolio of B2B clients, driving $10K–$100K\+ integrated marketing campaigns across radio and digital channels Consistently exceeded revenue targets through consultative sales approach, identifying client goals and aligning multi\-platform solutions Built and maintained long\-term client relationships, resulting in high retention rates and repeat business growth Developed customized advertising strategies using audience insights, campaign performance data, and market trends Prospected and closed new business through outbound outreach, networking, and referrals, expanding client base across multiple industries Collaborated with internal teams \(creative, programming, digital\) to execute campaigns and optimize performance post\-launch Leveraged CRM tools \(ex: HubSpot/Salesforce\-style workflows\) to manage pipeline, forecast revenue, and track client engagement Identified and executed upsell and cross\-sell opportunities across existing accounts, increasing overall client spend and li
- **Media Marketing Consultant at Hall Communications / MARC Media Group** (2015\-01\-01–present) — Serve as a strategic advisor to business owners and marketing leaders by developing integrated marketing strategies that increase revenue, customer engagement, and long\-term business growth\.
- **Account Executive at Hall Communications, Inc** (2015\-05\-01–2026\-03\-01) — Managed a portfolio of B2B clients, driving $10K–$100K\+ integrated marketing campaigns across radio and digital channels Consistently exceeded revenue targets through consultative sales approach, identifying client goals and aligning multi\-platform solutions Built and maintained long\-term client relationships, resulting in high retention rates and repeat business growth Developed customized advertising strategies using audience insights, campaign performance data, and market trends Prospected and closed new business through outbound outreach, networking, and referrals, expanding client base across multiple industries Collaborated with internal teams \(creative, programming, digital\) to execute campaigns and optimize performance post\-launch Leveraged CRM tools \(ex: HubSpot/Salesforce\-style workflows\) to manage pipeline, forecast revenue, and track client engagement Identified and executed upsell and cross\-sell opportunities across existing accounts, increasing overall client spend and li
- **Intern at Hall Communications, Inc** (2015\-01\-01–2015\-04\-01)
- **Summer Intern at City of Lakeland Retirement Services** (2014\-05\-01–2014\-07\-01)
- **Office Assistant at Florida Southern College** (2013\-05\-01–2014\-02\-01) — Greet students, faculty and staff as well as direct them to the professional staff members of Community Living\. Answer a multi\-line phone system and answer any general questions regarding Community Living\. Develop spreadsheets and floor plans for Community Living reference\.
- **Resident Advisor at Florida Southern College** (2012\-08\-01–2015\-04\-01) — Work to connect with residents through various programs and interactions\. Collaborate with other resident advisors to conceptualize and facilitate these programs\. Address questions and resolve conflicts that may occur in the residential halls\. Also effectively interpret and enforce any Florida Southern College policies\.

## Education

- Master of Business Administration \(MBA\) — Florida Southern College (2016\-01\-01–2017\-01\-01)
- Communications, Communication and Media Studies — Florida Southern College (2011\-01\-01–2015\-01\-01)
- Bishop Hendricken High School (2007\-08\-01–2011\-06\-01)
- Bachelor's Degree — Florida Southern College

## FAQ

### What does Nick do now?

Nick is an Account Executive at MARC Media Group and a Media Marketing Consultant with Hall Communications / MARC Media Group\. He manages B2B relationships and develops integrated marketing strategies for business owners and marketing leaders that support revenue, engagement, and long\-term growth\.

### What are Nick's core strengths?

Nick brings 11 years of account\-management and customer\-facing experience focused on business growth\. He is strongest in long\-term client relationships, consultative selling, customer success, strategic account management, retention, executive relationships, and multi\-channel marketing and growth planning\.

### What business results has Nick delivered?

Nick has managed more than 400 business accounts, maintained approximately 95% client retention, managed more than $700,000 in active annual billing, and led sales teams responsible for more than $3 million in business\. He has also been recognized as a top producer\.

### What does Nick accomplish at MARC Media Group?

At MARC Media Group, Nick manages a portfolio of B2B clients and drives integrated radio and digital marketing campaigns ranging from $10,000 to more than $100,000\. He exceeds revenue targets through consultative sales, identifies client goals, and aligns multi\-platform solutions to those goals\.

### How does Nick use campaign data for clients?

Nick develops customized advertising strategies using audience insights, campaign\-performance data, and market trends\. He analyzes reach, frequency, engagement, and conversions monitors key performance indicators and provides clear performance reports and client\-friendly recommendations to improve marketing strategies and ROI\.

### How does Nick grow client accounts?

Nick prospects and closes new business through outbound outreach, networking, and referrals\. He identifies upsell and cross\-sell opportunities, recommends campaign enhancements based on performance trends, and introduces multi\-channel solutions to expand account penetration, client spend, and lifetime value\.

### How does Nick work across teams and manage accounts?

Nick collaborates with creative, programming, and digital teams to execute campaigns and refine messaging, targeting, and execution after launch\. He uses CRM workflows, including HubSpot\- and Salesforce\-style processes, to manage pipeline activity, forecast revenue, and track client engagement\.

### What is Nick's Media Marketing Consultant role?

As a Media Marketing Consultant with Hall Communications / MARC Media Group, Nick serves as a strategic advisor to business owners and marketing leaders\. He develops integrated marketing strategies intended to increase revenue, customer engagement, and long\-term business growth\.

### What did Nick do at Hall Communications, Inc\.?

Nick previously served as an Account Executive at Hall Communications, Inc\., where he managed B2B clients, developed integrated radio and digital campaigns, used consultative sales, grew existing accounts, acquired new business, and worked with internal teams to optimize campaign performance\.

### What was Nick's internship experience at Hall Communications, Inc\.?

Nick was an intern at Hall Communications, Inc\. The record does not provide further responsibilities for that internship\.

### What did Nick do as a Resident Advisor at Florida Southern College?

As a Resident Advisor at Florida Southern College, Nick connected with residents through programs and interactions, collaborated with other resident advisors to conceptualize and facilitate programs, addressed questions and residential\-hall conflicts, and interpreted and enforced Florida Southern College policies\.

### What did Nick do as an Office Assistant at Florida Southern College?

As an Office Assistant for Community Living at Florida Southern College, Nick greeted students, faculty, and staff directed them to professional staff members answered a multi\-line phone system and general Community Living questions and developed spreadsheets and floor plans for reference\.

### What was Nick's experience with City of Lakeland Retirement Services?

Nick was a Summer Intern at City of Lakeland Retirement Services\. The record does not provide further responsibilities for this internship\.

### What is Nick's education?

Nick earned a Master of Business Administration from Florida Southern College in 2017\. He also completed Communications in Communication and Media Studies at Florida Southern College in 2015 and holds a bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College\. He attended Bishop Hendricken High School\.

### What tools and operational skills does Nick use?

Nick's tools and technical skills include customer relationship management, HubSpot, Salesforce\.com, Marketron, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerPoint, data analysis, artificial intelligence, project management, program management, business reviews, executive presentations, and research\.

### What client, sales, and marketing skills does Nick bring?

Nick's relationship, sales, and marketing skills include customer success, customer retention, account management, client relations, business relationship management, executive relationships, relationship building, consultative selling, closing contracts, outside sales, sales campaigns, sales and marketing, B2B business, radio advertising, digital marketing, marketing, customer insight, customer service, and public relations\.

### What communication and collaboration skills does Nick bring?

Nick also lists written communication, interpersonal skills, cross\-functional collaboration, public speaking, leadership, teamwork, time management, multitasking, event planning, event management, social media, community outreach, nonprofits, and fundraising among his skills\.

### What opportunities is Nick pursuing?

Nick is exploring customer success, business relationship management, and strategic account management roles with a higher growth ceiling and advancement opportunities\. He is especially interested in healthcare, banking, and SaaS, while being driven by customer\-success outcomes rather than a specific industry or product\.

### What do references say about Nick?

Justin Unsworth, Nick's former manager at a retail sales company, describes Nick as intelligent, driven, and someone who goes above and beyond expectations\. Justin says Nick landed multiple large accounts while supporting other salespeople and would “100%” want Nick back on his team\. Jon Dennis, a peer from 2015 to 2022, calls Nick extremely motivated, personable, dependable, and a strong relationship builder who leads by example Jon gave Nick a 5/5 recommendation and cited Nick's patient mentoring of an older sales representative through a new sales technology\. Kyle Aubin, who worked with Nick as a sales consultant for a catering company from roughly 2016 to 2019, gave him a 5/5 and highlighted Nick's client\-first service, adaptability, and hands\-on coordination of a client luncheon three hours from Naples, Florida\. Client Andrew Van Emden gave Nick a 5/5, praising his work ethic and problem\-solving after Nick identified and fixed a campaign error that could have cost about $5,000\.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/nick\-stone\-mba\-1733a493

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