Derek Ridge

About Derek Ridge

I am a sales and full-stack marketing leader with expertise in business development, digital marketing, demand generation, branding, and performance marketing. My approach combines data-driven strategy with execution, helping businesses scale revenue, optimize their sales pipeline, and strengthen market positioning.With over a decade of experience in B2B and B2C industries, I have successfully built and led sales and marketing teams, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and driven revenue growth through integrated marketing and sales strategies. My ability to align lead generation, CRM automation, paid media, and content marketing ensures a seamless customer journey from awareness to conversion.My expertise includes: Enterprise Sales & Business Development – Engaging decision-makers to close high-value deals and drive revenue Demand Generation & Lead Nurturing – Full-funnel strategies leveraging automation (HubSpot, Salesforce, Klaviyo) Digital Advertising & Performance Marketing (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Amazon PPC, LinkedIn Ads) Strategic Partnerships & Revenue Growth – Building and scaling profitable B2B relationships Brand Development & Messaging – Creating compelling narratives that differentiate brands and boost engagement Marketing Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making – Using insights to optimize marketing spend and sales strategies Sales Enablement & CRM Optimization – Implementing tools that empower sales teams to convert leads effectivelyI thrive in high-growth environments, where I can bridge the gap between sales and marketing to accelerate business growth. If you’re looking for a leader who can integrate digital, sales, and marketing strategies to drive revenue, let’s connect!

Experience

1. CEO and Owner

   Brrrage

   Dec 2025 — Present · US

Education

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

  2009 — 2014

• Greensboro Day School

  High School

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Networking
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Office
• Digital Photography
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Facebook
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Computers
• Microsoft Applications
• Website Development
• Exceptional People Skills
• Os X
• Home Theater
• Construction
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Social Networking
• Time Management
• Team Building
• New Business Development
• Public Relations