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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 17 days Elastic's roles stay open a median of 32 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Elastic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Elastic
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 372 open
- Hiring momentum
- 495 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Elastic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Elastic.
About this role
The Principal Competitive Intelligence Manager at Elastic will focus on analyzing the competitive landscape in the Search market to enhance go-to-market strategies. This role involves building a competitive intelligence program, creating enablement materials, tracking market changes, and collaborating with various teams to position Elastic's offerings effectively. The candidate will also participate in industry events and maintain a deep understanding of market trends and competitive dynamics.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Elastic as an employer.
What you need
- Strong understanding of the Search market, key players, technologies and trends
- Proven success in sales engineering, technical marketing, or competitive analysis within the search industry
- Strong technical and analytical skills to assess competitive solutions and propose effective responses
- Experience translating technical features into compelling business value for diverse audiences
- Ability to build relationships and work optimally with teams across the company
- Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and visual
Nice to have
- Background in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience
What you get
- Compensation in the form of base salary
- Eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program
- Company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
Worth weighing
- No variable compensation component mentioned
- Salary range is broad and may be modified in the future
- Role requires navigating ambiguity and critical thinking
Summarised from Elastic's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Elastic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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