Overview:
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.
Come make an impact every day at Zebra.
What We're Looking For:
The Vertical Marketing Advisor is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies tailored to a specific industry or market segment, known as a "vertical." This role involves in-depth analysis of industry trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to create targeted campaigns. The ultimate goal is to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and increase customer engagement within the specialized market. This position requires close collaboration with sales, product management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the effective positioning of the company's solutions.
Responsibilities
Content creation B2B experience Media Content review
Develop and execute annual and quarterly marketing plans to achieve growth objectives. This includes identifying and defining specific marketing tactics and commercial action plans.
Conduct thorough market research and competitive intelligence analysis to understand industry trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
Lead Go-to-Market (GTM) initiatives for new products and solutions, ensuring readiness across all partner and sales channels.
Accountable for overarching 'storytelling' and content development, particularly high value CTA assets for thought leadership, lead generation and account based marketing programs
Act as a key resource for the sales team, providing them with the tools, training, and materials needed to effectively sell to their specific vertical.
Work cross-functionally with sales, product, content, and creative services to ensure that all marketing content aligns with customer needs and revenue goals.
Track on campaign performance and the contribution of marketing efforts to the sales pipeline, with a strong focus on analytics and optimization.
Identify and cultivate close relationships with key customers, account contacts, and industry influencers.
Lead development of Regional GTM Strategy along with vertical sales leadership, including reputation, demand creation, sales/channel enablement and market intelligence tactics
Contribute to Global Solutions Marketing strategy to ensure regional view is correctly represented in upstream global marketing.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree in relatable field
8+ years in marketing including
Strategic Thinking and converting strategy into execution
Organizational Agility: Matrix, direct and indirect management
Exceptional Influencing Skills
Commercial acumen
Partnership skills with sales senior management
People Development/Management/Change Management
Drive results and execution through a virtual team
Ability to technically understand how products fit in to create and deliver a solution
Excellent presentation & communication skills
Staff management
Budget management - planning, forecasting, etc.
Understanding of the complex business go to market model
Preferred Qualifications:
Industry-Specific Marketing Planning
Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
Demand Generation & Pipeline Development
Integrated Marketing Campaign Management
Product Marketing & Value Proposition Development
Deep Understanding of Industry Trends and Customer Needs
Competitive Market Analysis
Customer Journey Mapping
Industry Segmentation and Targeting
Sales Enablement Strategy
Cross-Functional Collaboration (Sales, Product, Channel)
Partner and Channel Marketing Support
Stakeholder Management
Marketing Analytics and Performance Tracking
ROI Measurement and Marketing Optimization
CRM and Marketing Automation Tools (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo)
Executive Communication and Storytelling
Presentation and Messaging Development
Influencing Without Authority
Project and Program Management
Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
Digital Marketing Strategy
Content Marketing for Industry Verticals
Event and Field Marketing Strategy
Benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.
Job Posting Statement:
To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.
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