Joe Robinson

Entrepreneurial Operator | DTC & Growth Marketing Expert | AI Literate

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4416 Gosey Hill Road, Franklin, US

About

Visionary Entrepreneurial Operator and DTC & Growth Marketing Expert with a proven record of scaling consumer and travel brands from inception to $75M+ revenue. Drives rapid growth and market share expansion through full-stack marketing, P&L leadership, and strategic Go-To-Market acceleration. A hands-on leader adept at building high-performance, values-driven teams and leveraging digital innovation, including AI literacy, to achieve ambitious business objectives and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Work Experience

CEO

smarTours

Jun 2024 - Feb 2025

Led the comprehensive turnaround of a 30-year-old tour operator, strategically repositioning it as a premium, digital-first leader in group travel.

  • Doubled online conversion rate within 100 days by executing a full website redesign, new Go-To-Market strategies, and performance marketing alignment.
  • Launched three new product lines, successfully targeting underserved travel segments including solo travelers, small groups, and thematic tours.
  • Built and unified a high-performing senior leadership team across Product, Tech, Sales, and Service, instilling accountability and rapid-cycle execution.
  • Achieved significant early traction and positive performance despite operations winding down due to structural legacy costs unrelated to business performance.

Managing Director, North America & Oceania

Indie Campers

Apr 2022 - Jun 2024

Directed a $75M division, overseeing North American and Oceania operations for a global RV rental marketplace, integrating consumer tech with physical product operations.

  • Scaled operations across 19 cities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, increasing market share by 22% through hyper-local GTM strategies, paid acquisition, and strategic partnerships.
  • Managed and optimized paid media (Google & Meta), performance creative, and conversion funnel optimization, accelerating revenue growth and improving ROAS.
  • Increased ancillary revenue by 40% and enhanced customer lifetime value by designing and implementing cross-sell and upsell initiatives within the booking flow.
  • Reduced idle inventory by 30% through optimized fleet utilization and supply chain operations, leveraging demand forecasting and routing efficiency models.
  • Led business development and B2B contract negotiations, contributing to a 20% lift in top-line revenue within 12 months.
  • Built and led a high-performance global team, achieving a 77 eNPS and fostering a fast-paced, customer-first culture focused on data-driven testing and ownership.

Chief Growth Officer

RocketRez

Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

Led comprehensive revenue and expansion strategies for a high-growth SaaS enterprise specializing in the tours and attractions industries.

  • Designed and executed a full-funnel demand generation strategy, resulting in a 9.1x increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
  • Spearheaded content marketing and thought leadership initiatives, producing industry-specific case studies, webinars, and whitepapers to generate inbound leads.
  • Established strategic partnership marketing initiatives with leading travel and hospitality brands, significantly increasing brand awareness and pipeline velocity.

Vice President, Revenue

Redeam

Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

Served as a senior leader for a Series A travel tech startup, overseeing critical functions including sales, marketing, and customer success.

  • Doubled Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) from $1.1M to $2.1M within a single year.
  • Led global expansion strategy, successfully developing teams and partnerships across five continents.

Senior Vice President, Operations

Big Bus Tours

Feb 2014 - Aug 2018

Directed Double Decker sightseeing operations, successfully scaling revenue to $45M within 36 months.

  • Increased market share from 25% to 82%, achieving the fastest profit scaling in company history.
  • Maintained an industry-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 71, ensuring strong customer loyalty and retention.
  • Successfully launched two major markets, New York City and Chicago, from the ground up.

Director of Business Development

Bookit.com

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

Drove strategic business development initiatives for an online travel agency.

  • Identified and cultivated key partnerships to expand market reach and revenue opportunities.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform business strategies and capitalize on emerging travel segments.

Product Sales Manager

Intrepid Travel

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

Managed product sales, contributing to revenue growth and market penetration for a global adventure travel company.

  • Developed and executed sales strategies for diverse travel products, optimizing market performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product offerings with sales objectives.

Small Business Development Volunteer

US Peace Corps

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

Provided dedicated small business development support and strategic guidance to local entrepreneurs in a developing region.

  • Assisted local businesses in developing sustainable growth strategies and operational efficiencies.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions to enhance entrepreneurial skills within the community.

Education

Multinational Business

Florida State University

Sep 2002 - May 2006

Spanish

Florida State University

Sep 2002 - May 2006

Volunteer

Small Business Volunteer

US Peace Corps

2007-2009 in Nicaragua

Certificates

EntreLeadership Master Series

EntreLeadership

Jan 2017

Projects

ONCE

Travel Passion Project

Mar 2025 - Present

Extraordinary journeys. Never repeated. Not for everyone. For those who crave the unrepeatable.

Languages

English , Spanish

Skills

Growth Marketing

  • Paid Media (Google & Meta)
  • SEO
  • Email Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Performance Marketing
  • Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) Optimization
  • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
  • Demand Generation
  • Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy
  • Full-Funnel Marketing
  • Content Marketing
  • Partnership Marketing
  • Brand Awareness
  • Pipeline Velocity

Business Operations & Strategy

  • P&L Management
  • SKU Strategy
  • Pricing Optimization
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Inventory Management
  • Business Development
  • B2B Negotiations
  • Market Share Growth
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Customer Experience (CX)
  • Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV)

Leadership & Team Building

  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Senior Leadership Development
  • Talent Management
  • Culture Building
  • Accountability
  • Rapid-Cycle Execution
  • Values-Driven Leadership
  • Performance Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Mentorship

Product & Technology

  • E-commerce Funnel Development
  • Customer Support Transitions
  • Product Line Development
  • Customer Experience Dashboards
  • SaaS Operations
  • AI Literacy