Demand Generation Manager - (B2B, AI, Higher Ed) NEW!

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive multi-channel demand generation for higher education, owning ABM, MQL/BOFU funnel, and HubSpot-driven lifecycle programs.

  • Own multi-channel demand gen and ABM for NN higher-ed accounts.
  • Must-have: 5–7 years B2B marketing with ABM/demand gen in higher ed.
  • Standout: HubSpot expert with data-driven optimization of campaigns and ROIs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute multi-channel demand generation programs targeting net-new (NN) accounts in higher education.
  • Build and manage a consistent flow of MQLs and BOFU opportunities for the sales team.
  • Develop and optimize ABM strategies for priority target accounts aligned with ICP across CIOs & VP-level stakeholders.
  • Plan, execute, and measure performance marketing campaigns across paid search, LinkedIn, email, and content syndication.
  • Draft compelling campaign content including email sequences, landing pages, one-pagers, case studies, and social media posts.
  • Develop thought leadership assets aligned to the higher education buyer journey—whitepapers, webinars, blog posts, and conference collateral.
  • Manage campaign calendars and ensure timely, on-brand execution across all channels.
  • Design and run marketing programs for existing clients to drive renewals, expansions, and advocacy.
  • Collaborate with partnership teams to co-develop joint go-to-market campaigns with channel partners and strategic alliances.
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities through lifecycle marketing and triggered nurture programs.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of B2B marketing experience, with significant time spent in or selling into higher education.
  • Proven track record of generating qualified pipeline through ABM, demand gen, and performance marketing programs.
  • HubSpot Expert certification or equivalent hands-on expertise—workflows, sequences, reporting, and list management.
  • Demonstrated experience with SEO, GEO/AEO, content marketing, and social media strategy.
  • Strong written communication skills—ability to draft persuasive, polished content with minimal oversight.
  • Experience running campaigns across LinkedIn, paid search, email, and content syndication channels.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and pivot strategies based on performance.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred

  • Experience marketing SaaS or AI-powered solutions to higher education IT, student services, or enrollment management buyers.
  • Familiarity with EDUCAUSE, higher ed association communities, and industry events.
  • Experience with tools such as Salesforce, Semrush, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Google Analytics.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible work environment
  • A mission-driven team
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Founded in 2003
Miami, Florida, USA
196 employees (11 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
65% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32%
Direct
41.4%
Referral
5.4%
Social
11.1%
Paid
10%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~197

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
3 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years

Funding

Total Funding
$2M
Last Raise
$2M
Series A, 11 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2015
    Series A • $2M

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