salesforce.com: Director of Product Marketing, Salesforce Automation

Location: US-CA-San Francisco Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Marketing/Product Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Description: Salesforce.com has rapidly evolved from a startup founded by four people in a cramped San Francisco apartment in 1999 to a company with more than 2,500 employees, an $800 Million Annual Revenue Run Rate and over 1,000,000 users worldwide. As a pioneer in on-demand business services, we are transforming the software industry, championing what we call the “democratization” of software—offering small companies the benefits of sophisticated business applications, a luxury previously affordable only for large enterprises. Our customers range in size from tiny companies to global multinational corporations and represent diverse industries. 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.According to Gartner, 25% of all software will be deployed with the on-demand, or software-as-a-service, model by 2011. Triple Tree predicts 40% by 2009, Deutsche Bank predicts 50% by 2013. No matter how you slice it, the future of software is On Demand. Join the On Demand leader, Salesforce.com, and be part of the team that is creating this future. We are looking for a product marketing leader to own the go-to-market success of our flagship sales force automation product, with a focus on enterprise success, market leadership and revenue growth. Do you want to seize this unique opportunity to own the messaging and positioning that will establish the next generation of this killer product’s external persona? Responsibilities: Develop differentiated positioning and messaging for Salesforce SFA product line Be the leading product expert and thought leader on SFA, for external audiences including prospects, analysts and the media Arm the sales organization with effective sales presentations, tools and training In collaboration with marketing, develop and execute on strategies to drive awareness and pipeline. Support strategic sales opportunities with key customers and prospects Partner with Product Management to develop the right product roadmap Build a team of product marketers over timeRequired Skills/Experience: 3-5+ years experience in product management and/or marketing for enterprise applications; 3+ years in CRM/SFA; On-Demand experience a strong plus Ability to articulate CRM/SFA strategies, best practices and lessons learned from customers during previous experience Experience working closely with the corporate marketing, sales operations and training groups to drive product content and messaging through all marketing and sales channels Experience with lead/pipeline generation Experience with high-touch, enterprise sales cycles and ability to work the sales team to close large transactions Strategic thinking, business judgment, positioning/marketing savvy, product/technical depth, excellent communication and presentation skills, credibility with sales teams, customers, analysts and the media Business / Marketing or Engineering degree, preferably with an MBA from a top tier business schoolEmployees 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/a0800000000Ab4dAAC/a017000000BFpsBAAT.jsp