Job Description

About LumenLumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications \xe2\x80\x93 quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up \xe2\x80\x93 committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.Lumen\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We\xe2\x80\x99ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we\xe2\x80\x99re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.The RoleThis role is the most senior marketing executive in APAC. The candidate will lead the team planning and executing marketing activities to achieve the financial and strategic objectives of the business, including marketing strategy, marketing operations, sales and product alignment, budget management and tracking return on marketing investment.
The APAC Marketing Director should have considerable senior leadership experience and a demonstrated track record of success and performance in marketing management, thorough knowledge of B2B marketing principles, product or service management, demand creation/business development, and brand management across all media.
This senior leadership position requires the ability to understand changing market dynamics, translate them into actionable strategy and implement the strategy to achieve objectives in the marketing plan.
Key responsibilities include brand development and awareness in region, public relations and analyst relations, demand creation, customer marketing / account base marketing, and alliance marketing.The Main Responsibilities

• Develop marketing strategies and plans that align with business goals and execute these in region marketing plans in alignment with the region\xe2\x80\x99s business plan.
• Drive alignment between all elements of the go-to-market model \xe2\x80\x93 sales, marketing & product management
• Stay up-to-date with latest market trends, perform market demand analysis, segmentation and targeting exercises.
• Map out the potential buying process for our products & services in region, including demand units within target accounts and the key roles that will participate in it.
• Drive the execution of in-region marketing program and campaigns. This is likely to be a combination of global programs and campaigns (utilizing global assets) supplemented with local campaigns and local marketing assets. Execution is through inbound and outbound marketing techniques but also by orchestrating sales activities (sales plays).
• Work with Corporate AR and PR to develop an \xe2\x80\x98in-region\xe2\x80\x99 public relations, analyst relations and social media plan to support awareness and demand generation objectives.
• Work with APAC product management & sales teams on launch planning and orchestrate execution of the commercial release of products in region, including campaign strategy to generate awareness and drive demand.
• Drive customer base marketing / account base marketing in support of strategic/large account development to drive upsell/cross sell to increase average customer lifetime value.
• Oversee integrated marketing execution and optimization across the region, inclusive of disciplines such as events & digital marketing, and data insights.
• Manage the web and digital marketing strategy for the region.
• Develop a range of customer testimonials for external/internal use, including written and video case studies.
• Profit & loss responsibility \xe2\x80\x93 management of head count, marketing budget and overall investment strategy

Experience:

• A strong strategic and business thinker with at least 12+ years of b-to-b marketing experience
• A seasoned people leader with experience managing and leading a regional team directly.
• A marketing thought leader who is creative and able to make things happen at scale across broad audience.
• A strong operational driver of rigour and execution across marketing domains and disciplines
• Solid understanding of and appreciation for marketing automation concepts, marketing operations, integrated marketing and digital marketing. Strong analytical capabilities to make smart data driven, business tradeoffs.
• Proven ability to tie demand creation efforts directly to sales pipeline, including inbound marketing, lead development and nurturing, and tele-prospecting. Track record of aligning with sales around these tasks is vital.
• Customer- and market-driven orientation; able to develop strategies for creating pipeline for new offerings as well as upsell, cross-sell and account-based marketing programs to grow existing relationships.
• Has managed customer marketing, including account-based marketing and advocacy programs.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the infrastructure requirements of marketing, including marketing automation, paid media, content syndication, web marketing, business intelligence and marketing point tools (e.g. email).
• History of building programs that serve various routes to market/ countries in APAC.
• Brand management for B-to-B organizations, including extending current brands into new markets, managing brands through acquisition, and developing a new brand; ability to demonstrate the brand\xe2\x80\x99s role in the marketing ecosystem.
• Experience in media relations and analyst relations management.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, presentation
• Experienced in working with both senior marketing managers and junior level co-workers
• Process and quality orientation with attention to detail
• Strategy development and alignment
• Development of short- and long-term marketing plans
• Translation of strategy to execution and results
• Motivational and team skills for collaborative work with other functions
• Organizational alignment and interlock
• Lead/manage organizational change
• Can build a coalition with others on the regional senior leadership team
• Can build and enable transformative business processes
• In-depth understanding of key business metrics
• Group facilitation skills
• Ability to make effective tradeoffs
• Strong business and process orientation
• Highly motivated and result oriented
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative
• Good team player

CompensationWhat to Expect NextRequisition #: 333059Background ScreeningIf you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Equal Employment OpportunitiesWe are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, \xe2\x80\x9cprotected statuses\xe2\x80\x9d). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.DisclaimerThe job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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