salesforce.com: Director, Platform Marketing

Location: US-CA-San Francisco Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Marketing/Product Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Description: The End of Software! It began with a simple idea: Why can’t business applications be as simple to use as Yahoo!, Google, Amazon.com or eBay? Why can’t organizations simply access enterprise-class applications and business information via a web browser – with no software to download, install or maintain?Since being founded in San Francisco in 1999, salesforce.com continues to rapidly transforming the software industry and is today the undisputed global market and technology leader in Software as a Service (SaaS). Our 41,000+ customers range in size from tiny companies to global multi-national corporations across all industries.Salesforce.com is expanding on its ‘No Software’ vision with Force.com and The AppExchange. Force.com is the world’s first Platform as a Service (PaaS), enabling developers to create and deliver any kind of business application, entirely on-demand and without software. It’s a breakthrough new concept that is making companies radically more successful by letting them translate their ideas into deployed applications in record time.A unique opportunity exists for a highly energetic and experienced technology marketing professional to work with a team that is widely recognized as one of the leading marketing organizations in technology today. The Director of Platform Marketing will oversee the development and execution on an integrated marketing strategy to drive awareness and adoption of Force.com globally. This role will collaborate closely with Platform Product Marketing, Developer Relations, and Corporate Marketing to build awareness, leads, and references from the IT, developer and Independent Software Vendor community.Salesforce.com is often described as a marketing-driven company; this position is at the core of the company's marketing strategy. This is a dynamic opportunity for a seasoned professional with a proven history of success in creating, driving and executing marketing campaigns. An entrepreneurial approach will be critical to your success; in addition to strategizing and driving the programs, this position is hands-on in the day-to-day management and execution of all aspects of the initiatives and campaigns.Top talent across the world joins salesforce.com for its “change the world” mentality; the opportunity to excel in a performance-driven, fast-paced, and competitive atmosphere; the chance to be surrounded by peers and leaders that inspire, motivate, and innovate and a corporate philosophy that incorporates community involvement into its fabric. .Responsibilities: Define and execute an annual marketing plan. Plans will be reviewed quarterly and include predetermined metrics to demonstrate effectiveness Own campaigns from concept to execution, working across the entire organization including marketing, sales, finance and products Drive the campaign measurement strategy and prioritize campaigns based on value, cost, resources and market impact Drive launch campaigns for new platform product introduction Identify internal communications needs and strategiesRequired Skills/Experience: 8+ years experience in multi-discipline technology marketing to a CIO/IT audience World-class planning, program management, and analytical skills Proven results with demand generation and web marketing strategies Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Experience communicating business and marketing objectives to cross functional teams Must be results-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentEmployees at salesforce.com consider their experience as defining points in their careers. If you are ready to become a key contributor and join one of today’s hottest, market-leading companies, then send us your resume and accomplishments today. In return for your efforts, salesforce.com offers a competitive compensation package including on site yoga, healthy snacks, paid-time-off for volunteering and more. Principals only, no agencies please. At salesforce.com equal talent always means equal opportunity. Please apply online at: http://www.salesforce.com/company/careers/locations/a0800000000Ab4WAAS/a01000000005bYeAAI.jsp