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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: VP of Marketing
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-10-11
Leading Security company is in need of an experienced Marketing leader.
The Role
The VP of Marketing reports to the President and COO and is responsible for
leading a growing marketing team in all aspects of marketing. The candidate
will be charged with developing comprehensive market strategies, including
corporate positioning and competitive analysis, and driving the product
management process. This role will also develop effective lead generation
campaigns and oversee marketing communications including public relations,
advertising, web communications and branding. The VP of marketing will work
closely with sales to develop and manage channel partner strategies and
programs, oversee market and customer research for market and product
requirements; interface with engineering for product development, product
pricing and product lifecycle management.
The Person
The desired candidate has held executive level marketing management positions
in technology-based companies and takes a strategic, proactive, leadership role
in network security solutions to manage all aspects of the company's inbound
and outbound marketing activities, including strategic marketing, product
management and marketing management, branding, web and corporate communications
to achieve Company revenue goals. It is essential that the candidate can
maximize the productivity of a talented marketing team through proper coaching
and recruiting.
The ideal candidate has the intellect and drive to fit in with an extremely
bright and motivated management team, operating in a competitive and fast-paced
environment. The individual must be an open communicator, have the highest
level of integrity and a strong sense of personal responsibility in
accomplishing the organization’s goals. This will necessitate balanced
business judgment, the ability to identify situations early and address issues
in an action-oriented manner, and a strong measure of people sensitivity and
teamwork when implementing change, yet clearly focusing on results and
accountability. The candidate must be decisive, tough-minded and fair, while
being sensitive to the differences in cultures and people. Finally, you must be
a “hands-on” manager who will be willing to roll up your sleeves to
get the job done.
Requirements
• 15 years experience running a marketing department for a technology
company using a one-step distribution channel.
• Minimum 8 years managing a marketing team.
• At least 5 years experience in Product Management.
• Strong market strategy and marketing skills; practical marketing/brand
management.
• Proven ability to convert programs/strategies into operational plans and
to manage plans to successful resolution.
• Entrepreneurial attitude, takes initiative and invites responsibility;
comfortable in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• A driven personality, "can do" attitude, and a results-oriented
management style.
• Innovative, creative, strategic thinking and big picture orientation.
• Leadership – a person who can lead at an executive level.
• Advanced marketing degree or MBA, with a technical undergraduate degree
a plus.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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marketing product management
CONTACT
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PacificQuest
Johanna Fogl
Client Relations/Executive Recruiter
johanna@pacificquest.com
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