Tuesday, June 17, 2014

[KITlist] Product Marketing Director (San Francisco, CA)

 

Please direct your responses to: http://careers.wideorbit.com/

PRODUCT MARKETING DIRECTOR - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
About WideOrbit:
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management software for large Media companies. WideOrbit's comprehensive product line helps clients manage the entire workflow of advertising sales, from placement and optimization through to invoicing across multiple media, including broadcast television and radio, media networks, digital and mobile. More than 2,600 stations and networks around the globe operate on our core Traffic software, and more than 3,200 radio stations are powered by our radio automation platforms. Major media companies (ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, FOX) use WideOrbit software to deliver nearly 4 billion ad impressions per day and manage more than $24 billion in annual advertising revenue. WideOrbit is a fast growing, profitable company that is funded by world class Venture Capital firms, Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Hearst Ventures and Greycroft Partners.

Job Description:
WideOrbit is looking for a strong, motivated Product Marketing Director to take on the company's first product marketing role and establish a product marketing team. This will be a high profile position in the company with opportunity to make an immediate and direct impact. The Product Marketing Director will be responsible for developing and executing go-to-market strategies for its suite of business management solutions for Media companies, building compelling messaging, defining the target markets, positioning the products and leading product launches. This individual will partner with Corporate Marketing to develop and execute integrated marketing plans to drive sales, create product and industry messaging for outbound communications and campaigns, and develop sales tools. This strategic role will report to the head of Corporate Marketing and work closely with product managers to influence the overall product line strategy through market and industry analysis, customer interactions and technical knowledge.

What you'll do:
� Establish, hire and lead the product marketing team
� Plan and execute go-to-market strategies and initiatives to drive sales and awareness for WideOrbit's extended product line
� Partner with product managers to establish and drive product road maps
� Lead cross-functional teams to execute timely product launches and initiatives
� Develop compelling and targeted key messages and value propositions
� Work with product managers to drive product direction by providing customer and market intelligence
� Collaborate with Corporate Marketing and Sales to develop and execute programs to drive sales
� Develop content for marketing materials and sales tools, including presentations, whitepapers, product brochures and briefs
� Work with Corporate Marketing and PR to develop messaging and materials for press and analysts
� Be the authority on the competitive landscape and industry trends, sharing and utilizing findings accordingly
� Be the expert and evangelist for the extended product line

Here's what we're looking for in a candidate:
� You are an experienced product marketing professional who has led product marketing teams and who excels in innovative thinking, strategic marketing planning and impeccable execution
� You have a solid and relevant technical background with strong analytical skills
� 5+ years of product marketing experience, preferably in enterprise software applications
� Superior written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills
� Demonstrated excellence in product marketing disciplines and cross-functional team leadership
� BA/BS degree required
� Knowledge of Media and broadcast television industries or Digital advertising technology a plus
� Experience in high-growth, fast-paced technology company preferred

Location:
This position is based in San Francisco at our Levi's Plaza headquarters.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
Besides a competitive salary and great work environment, here are some of our additional benefits and perks:
Health insurance, options, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package, work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, snacks and coffee in the cafe, and plenty of opportunities to grow!


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