Field Marketing Manager

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Field Marketing Manager

Job Description

Manage the development, delivery, and analysis of integrated go-to-market programs for a country that include all products, solutions and services sold in the country; all customer segments; and all types of partner marketing. Manage the development/delivery/analysis of integrated go-to-market (GTM) programs for a country. Typically found in small countries/sub-regions where the infrastructure does not allow for specialization, so the role must support all GTM activities within that country. Includes all products/solutions/services sold in the country, all customer segments (horizontal, vertical/industry, key accounts) and all types of partner marketing (channels, alliances, sponsorships, promotional).

Responsibilities:

• Develops and secures approval for GTM plans and budgets.
• Directs cross-functional, cross-organizational teams and agencies in the development and execution of GTM plans and budgets.
• Develops offering/segment messaging and manages/monitors delivery of same.
• Develops customer segmentation strategies and defines customer experience plans and executes/monitors them.
• Defines marketing metrics/goals/benchmarks, and tracks/reports progress against them.
• Develops closed-loop post- analysis for marketing programs and identifies/executes indicated actions.
• Performs marketing support activities as needed, e.g. Siebel MRM/CRM, PO and accrual management. Collateral fulfillment.
• May manage business relationships with advertising, direct marketing and/or marketing research vendors.
• Assists Sales with development of sales training materials.
• Assists Sales with retailer/reseller account calls/development.

Education and Experience Required:

• BA or BS in Marketing or related field, MBA preferred.
• 7+ years marketing experience including offering marketing, segment marketing and partner marketing.
• Agency, sales and/or channel experience a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert knowledge of marketing principles, practices, tactics and tools.
• Expert knowledge of offering, segment, partner and account-based marketing.
• Expert knowledge of advertising/direct marketing/research vendor practices and procedures.
• Well-developed understanding of the industry, offering categories and company offerings/strategy.
• Solid project and budget management skills.
• Excellent written/oral communications.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build, manage and influence virtual teams.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and functional disciplines.
• Strong influencing and consensus-building skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.

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What We Offer 

We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.  

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind. 

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.   

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!  

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