Senior ABM Strategist

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in San Jose, San José, CRI
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Leads account-based and field marketing strategy for regional sales teams. Develops targeted account plans, executes multi-touch campaigns and events, supports pipeline acceleration and cross-sell initiatives, and uses intent data and AI-driven insights to prioritize accounts. Partners with sales, solution marketing, creative, operations, and external vendors while managing budgets, measuring engagement and ROI, and optimizing programs. Requires travel to five or six key events annually.
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Job Description Summary:

As an Account Based Marketing Strategist (ABM Strategist) on the AMER Account Based Marketing team, this individual is the Marketing lead for their aligned Regional Sales Team(s). The ABM Strategist is responsible for sales engagement and for creating a targeted, account-based marketing plan to build pipeline against Marketing and Sales targets and to accelerate deals to close.
This role is both strategic and tactical, from territory and account planning to operationalizing multi-touch field and ABM programs, to customer and account engagement, follow-up, and optimization. In addition to executing field marketing activities, this role serves as a leader in Rocket's account-based marketing strategy, leveraging intent data and AI-powered insights to support Sales at the top and middle of the funnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with Sales Leaders and teams through 1:1s, QBRs, and planning sessions to align regional, account-based, and deal-based marketing initiatives with sales goals.
  • Develop and execute a targeted, account-centric marketing plan that accelerates existing pipeline, strengthens customer relationships, supports net-new pipeline acquisition, and facilities cross-sell in our installed base.
  • Be relationships with your regional sales leaders and serve as a strategic ABM partner to sales, helping AEs prioritize accounts and opportunities using intent data, engagement signals, and AI-driven insights to inform outreach and programs at the top and mid-funnel.
  • Represent Rocket software at key industry events and support the sales team as they engage prospects, partners, and customers.
  • Lead go-to-market strategies and coordinate integrated marketing tactics to support regional sales, including Account-Based Marketing, field programs, and customer engagement experiences.
  • Plan, execute, and operationalize multi-touch account and territory engagement programs, spanning digital, field, executive, and partner-led motions.
  • Work with cross-functional teams (solution marketing, creative, marketing operations, and others) to align on strategy, ensure consistent messaging, and deliver a cohesive brand experience.
  • Integrate Rocket's partner ecosystem into regional field and ABM strategies, collaborating on joint account plans, campaigns, and events.
  • Interpret results from your ABM programs - including pipeline impact, engagement, and ROI; and be able provide insights to continuously refine strategy and execution.
  • Embrace Rocket’s strong AI ethos and find ways to drive operational excellence by improving processes, tools, and execution frameworks that scale account-based and field marketing impact.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 5+ years in field marketing, account-based marketing, or B2B regional marketing; prior sales experience is helpful.
  • Ideally experience with either Cyber Security or IT Modernization solutions.
  • SFDC and 6sense competency
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of marketing principles, practices, processes, tactics, and tools, including ABM and data-driven marketing approaches.
  • Ability to understand, anticipate, and support Sales priorities and motions.
  • Ability to manage vendors, budget, and ROI.
  • Drive for operational excellence and superior customer experience.
  • Must be willing to travel for 5 or 6 key events per year
  • Committed to Rocket's core values of empathy, humanity, trust, and love.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • History of budget management

Education:

  • BA or BS degree
  • Marketing or business strongly preferred

Travel Requirements: Must be willing to travel for 5 or 6 key events per year

Information Security:

Information security is everyone’s responsibility.  A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

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Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.


At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.


As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.


Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to [email protected].  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of experience in field marketing, account-based marketing, or B2B regional marketing
  • Experience with cybersecurity or IT modernization solutions
  • Competency with Salesforce (SFDC)
  • Competency with 6sense
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of marketing principles, practices, processes, tactics, tools, ABM, and data-driven marketing
  • Ability to understand, anticipate, and support sales priorities and motions
  • Ability to manage vendors, budgets, and ROI
  • Willingness to travel for five or six key events per year
  • History of budget management
  • BA or BS degree, preferably in marketing or business

Rocket Software Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rocket Software and has not been reviewed or approved by Rocket Software.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including major plan options and HSA-compatible choices with employer contributions. Health insurance quality is framed as a meaningful component of overall total compensation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous and usable, and remote-friendly flexibility further supports work–life balance. Paid time off is repeatedly treated as a standout element of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include access to a 401(k) with an employer match and Roth 401(k) availability. Retirement offerings are described as typical for the industry and contribute positively to total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
2,825 Employees

What We Do

Rocket Software empowers organizations to create legendary impact in the world through innovation in legacy technologies. With deep expertise in IBM Z, IBM Power, and database and connectivity solutions, Rocket solutions power tens of thousands of global businesses, solving real problems and making real-world impact. With more than 70% of the world’s IT workload running on legacy platforms, Rocket helps companies and public-sector organizations innovate using the technology and data they already have, so they can always be ready for what comes next. Rocket customers include 44 of the Fortune 50, representing industries including Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, Retail and Insurance. A Bain Capital portfolio company, Rocket is headquartered in the Boston area with centers of excellence strategically located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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