ellie lister
@ellielister
Driven leader with 5+ years in revenue growth and team building.
What I'm looking for
I am a driven and outcome-focused leader with over 5 years of experience in driving revenue growth and solving complex commercial challenges within growing startups. My journey has been marked by a commitment to building high-performance cultures and fostering environments where teams can thrive. I am passionate about playing a key role in a startup’s hockey stick growth and am eager to leverage my skills in a new opportunity.
At Penfold, I scaled and led the Account Management team, transitioning it from Customer Success to a high-performing sales team. My leadership contributed to a staggering 1525% increase in intermediary clients and a 900% increase in total onboarded members. As part of the Senior Leadership team, I shaped the company’s commercial direction and identified new revenue opportunities, directly impacting our growth trajectory.
My experience spans various roles, including Product Marketing Manager and Growth Manager, where I focused on maximizing customer lifetime value and driving growth through strategic initiatives. I pride myself on my ability to analyze complex data, implement outcome-driven solutions, and foster strong cross-functional relationships to achieve business objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Account Management Lead
Penfold
Jun 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Scaled and led the Account Management team at Penfold, a high-growth fintech. Built and managed a team of five, transitioning it from Customer Success to a high-performing sales team. Drove a 1525% increase in intermediary clients and shaped the company’s commercial direction as part of the Senior Leadership team.
Product Marketing Manager
Penfold
Jul 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Maximized customer lifetime value by focusing on acquisition and revenue growth. Analyzed financial data to drive customer lifecycle strategy and led major growth campaigns. Collaborated with Product to prioritize and launch key features.
Growth Manager
Penfold
Dec 2020 - Jul 2021 (7 months)
Owned key growth initiatives in a small marketing team, focusing on brand and performance marketing. Boosted activation and retention through CRM strategies and managed high-impact content campaigns.
Operations Associate
Penfold
Dec 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year)
First Operations hire responsible for building scalable processes and driving efficiency through automation. Designed core operational workflows and self-learned SQL for reporting and analysis.
Education
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University College London
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), History
2016 - 2019
Grade: 2:1
Studied History with a focus on critical analysis and understanding of historical events and their impact on contemporary society. Achieved a 2:1 classification, demonstrating strong academic performance and engagement with the subject matter.
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