Sr. Manager, Marketing Strategy and Planning
Elastic
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Job Description
About Elastic
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time using all their data at scale. Their Search AI Platform is used by over 50% of the Fortune 500, uniting precise search with the intelligence of AI to drive impactful results.
Role Overview
The Sr. Manager, Marketing Strategy and Planning acts as a trusted right hand to the VP of Global Growth and Experiences Marketing, supporting strategy, analytics, planning, and operational excellence. This role is a senior individual contributor, merging data-driven decision-making with actionable execution across marketing and related functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership: Act as a thought partner for the VP and leadership, preparing executive materials and framing key recommendations.
- Operating Rhythm & Scale: Build and improve operating cadences, planning cycles, and performance tracking.
- Planning, Prioritization & Execution: Collaborate with marketing, sales, finance, and operations in setting priorities and executing cross-functional initiatives.
- Analytics & Performance Management: Forecast, analyze, and report on performance metrics, building dashboards and scorecards.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure seamless communication and alignment across regional marketing, partner teams, and other functions.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates should be based in North America and have experience at a B2B SaaS company. They must possess strong marketing, sales, strategy, analytics, operations competency, and a proven track record in handling complex cross-functional initiatives. Excellent communication, analytical depth, and the ability to influence without formal authority are essential.
Benefits & Additional Information
- Competitive base salary with eligibility for stock participation.
- Comprehensive health coverage and family benefits.
- Flexible scheduling and remote work within the US or Canada.
- Generous vacation, parental leave, and volunteer hours.
Elastic embraces diversity, ensuring an inclusive culture with equal opportunity and accessibility for all applicants.
Key skills/competency
Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Planning, Operational Excellence, Cross-functional, SaaS, Business Judgment, Dashboarding, Communication, Performance Management
How to Get Hired at Elastic
- Tailor your resume: Highlight strategic, analytics, and operational skills.
- Showcase SaaS experience: Emphasize B2B marketing achievements.
- Research Elastic: Understand their Search AI platform and culture.
- Prepare case studies: Detail strategic marketing initiatives and outcomes.
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