Friday, March 2, 2012

[KITlist] Marketing Operations Manager | Proofpoint (Sunnyvale, CA)

Please direct your responses to: cgarrett@proofpoint.com

Marketing Operations Manager - Sunnyvale, CA

Proofpoint is always looking to hire exceptional people. We help some of the largest and most successful companies in the world defend, protect, and govern their most sensitive data—and we're currently building our next generation of cloud-based solutions that will literally change the way people work. We are looking for a talented and passionate individual who is interested in joining our team to help us take Proofpoint to the next level.

At Proofpoint, you will find an environment where innovation comes from creative collaboration and where everyone is empowered to go fast and have fun. And if you find joy in taking the "im" out of impossible, you will feel right at home with our team!

Summary:

The Marketing Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all demand generation programs. This highly visible position requires outstanding communication skills, a passion for marketing analytics, attention to detail and an ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced marketing department. The candidate is required to have strong marketing skills and experience analyzing marketing metrics as well as the ability to grasp new technologies quickly. The position will report to the Senior Director of Marketing.

Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, executing and tracking marketing programs to generate leads, nurture prospects, and engage customers.

- Success Metrics and Tracking: Ensure proper success metrics are established for each campaign, and maintain reports throughout the campaign lifecycle. Should have a detailed knowledge of reporting in Salesforce.com, and reporting through marketing automation tools. Create dashboards for weekly reporting to key Sales and Marketing executives
- Marketing Systems Infrastructure: Responsible for the successful management and day‐to‐day operation of Marketo and Salesforce.com campaigns to enable lead generation and lead nurturing programs
- Sales Funnel Data and Quality Management: Responsible for maintaining the lead list and data integrity in Marketo through its integration with Salesforce.com. Work closely with marketing in procuring and importing data from outside sources, and ensure data is properly segmented for targeting purposes
- Process Design and Documentation: Document existing processes and implement improvements to enhance marketing productivity. Recommend new systems to enhance productivity where appropriate

Required Experience / Skills:

- Minimum 4-7 years experience as a Marketing/Sales Operations Specialist, Business Analyst, or similar position
- Experience in managing, modifying and configuring of both Marketo and Salesforce.com platform is required
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data sets to concrete business recommendations for marketing and sales leadership with the goal to optimize revenue generating investments
- Marketing automation power user (Working Knowledge of Marketo platform preferred, but not required)
- A positive and flexible attitude mixed with a high-energy passion for professional growth
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven success in fast paced, highly demanding environment

Proofpoint, Inc. helps the largest and most successful companies in the world protect and govern their most sensitive data. Founded in 2002 by the former CTO of Netscape and headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Proofpoint is funded by top Silicon Valley investors, including Benchmark Capital and Mohr Davidow Ventures.

Proofpoint offers a full benefit package including 3 weeks vacation and stock.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, or other prohibited factors under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Please note that Proofpoint does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, Proofpoint will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Proofpoint explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.


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