Jim Harris

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Senior Manager of Product Marketing and Growth at Forvis Mazars US

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Overview

Jim Harris is the Senior Manager of Product Marketing and Growth at Forvis Mazars US, where he focuses on go-to-market strategy, portfolio scaling, and revenue alignment. An alumnus of Missouri State University, he is described by colleagues as exceptionally detail-oriented and thoughtful, with a unique ability to forecast needs.

Rooted in a passion for understanding complex processes, Jim began his career as a photojournalist, developing strong instincts for storytelling and audience engagement. This background in visual communication continues to influence his strategic approach to marketing and growth in the corporate world.

He received an Emmy nomination for a Serious News Feature for his photojournalism work on a story titled "Back to Boston. "

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Generous

Fast Adopter

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Go-To-Market Strategy
He leads the product marketing and growth function, focusing on commercializing digital solutions and aligning GTM strategy to create sustainable business impact at Forvis Mazars.
B2B Digital Growth
In a prior role, he played a key part in accelerating digital growth by launching and scaling inbound marketing and lead generation for complex B2B industrial buyers.
Visual Storytelling
His background as an Emmy-nominated photojournalist for KYTV showcases his deep-rooted skills in producing visual stories and communicating clearly under tight deadlines.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Senior Manager of Product Marketing and Growth at Forvis Mazars US
5-2022 - 6-2024
Product Marketing Manager at FORVIS
3-2018 - 6-2022
Digital Marketing Manager at Paul Mueller Company
4-2016 - 3-2018
Digital Marketing Specialist at Paul Mueller Company
6-2011 - 4-2016
Photojournalist at KYTV

Education

Bachelor's from Missouri State University

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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jim

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