Cole Maner
About Cole Maner
Cole Maner is a Business Development professional currently working at Optimove in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has a background in marketing and business development, having previously held positions at Compass Pro Bono, Wayflyer, and NewSpring Capital.
Work at Optimove
Cole Maner has been working at Optimove since 2023 in the role of Business Development. In this position, he collaborates with enterprise marketers across North America to improve customer retention and engagement strategies. His work involves empowering marketing teams by facilitating the creation and management of extensive customer-led journeys. This role supports leading brand innovators, including Staples, FanDuel, BetMGM, Sephora, and Bet365, in enhancing customer loyalty and lifetime value.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Optimove, Cole Maner worked at Wayflyer as a Business Development professional from 2022 to 2023. His experience in this role lasted for five months and took place in Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, he interned at Compass Pro Bono - National from 2017 to 2018, where he gained valuable insights into business development practices in the Washington DC-Baltimore area.
Education and Expertise
Cole Maner studied at Clemson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management from 2018 to 2022. He also attended St. John's College High School from 2014 to 2018. During his academic journey, he participated in a study abroad program in Lenk, Switzerland, starting in 2014, which contributed to his global perspective on business.
Internship Experience
Cole Maner has gained diverse internship experience throughout his career. He interned at NewSpring Capital for three months in 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2021, he served as a Legislative Intern at the United States Senate for one month in Washington, District of Columbia. These internships provided him with foundational skills and insights into both the business and legislative environments.
Early Work Experience
Before entering the business development field, Cole Maner worked as a Farmhand/Cashier at Cherry Point Farm & Market from 2016 to 2017 in Shelby, Michigan. This role contributed to his work ethic and customer service skills, which have been beneficial in his subsequent professional endeavors.