Head of Americas, Marketing

USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive regional demand generation and ABM for SHL with data-backed strategy and cross-functional leadership to hit revenue targets.

  • Own regional demand, pipeline, and revenue contribution across NB, expansion, and retention.
  • Must-have: 6–8+ years in B2B marketing with demand/gen and ROI optimization.
  • Standout: Leadership across cross-functional teams with data-driven storytelling.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own regional demand generation performance, including pipeline creation, conversion rates, and revenue contribution across new business, expansion, and retention.
  • Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team, embedding a culture of accountability, experimentation, and continuous optimization driven by data and insights.
  • Develop and execute a data-driven Americas marketing strategy aligned to revenue targets, priority segments, and whitespace opportunities.
  • Leverage data and analytics (intent data, CRM, marketing automation, attribution models) to inform targeting, segmentation, and investment decisions.
  • Partner with Revenue Operations to define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks that track funnel performance and marketing ROI.
  • Align closely with regional sales leadership to co-create account strategies, pipeline goals, and integrated campaigns that accelerate deal velocity.
  • Design, implement, and optimize Account-Based Marketing (ABM) programs focused on high-value accounts and measurable pipeline impact.
  • Drive a test-and-learn approach, continuously experimenting across channels, messaging, and tactics to improve conversion and efficiency.
  • Build and activate strategic partnerships that expand reach, generate qualified demand, and contribute to pipeline growth.
  • Ensure consistent use of data and insights to refine messaging, positioning, and campaign effectiveness in collaboration with Product and Campaign Marketing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 6–8+ years of B2B marketing experience, with a strong focus on demand generation and revenue marketing.
  • Proven track record of driving measurable pipeline and revenue impact through data-driven marketing strategies.
  • Experience leading teams in a performance-oriented, metrics-driven environment with clear accountability.
  • Strong expertise in marketing analytics, funnel metrics, attribution models, and ROI optimization.
  • Deep understanding of sales and marketing alignment, pipeline management, and go-to-market execution.
  • Hands-on experience with Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategies and technologies.
  • Excellent program and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize based on data and business impact.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for executive stakeholders.
  • Ability to quickly synthesize market, customer, and competitive data into strategic recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization.

Preferred

  • Strong ability to analyze complex market dynamics and translate insights into focused, high-impact demand strategies.
  • Proven success in executing and optimizing integrated marketing programs tied to revenue outcomes.
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders using data-backed storytelling and performance insights.
  • Experience in a B2B talent solutions or services environment is a plus.
  • Experience within a B2B SaaS Talent Solution selling environment is preferred.

Benefits

  • Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are key threads in the fabric of SHL’s business and culture (find out more about DEI and accessibility at SHL )
  • Employee benefits package that takes care of you and your family.
  • Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success
  • A fun and flexible workplace where you’ll be inspired to do your best work (find out more LifeAtSHL )
  • The ability to transform workplaces around the world for others.
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SHL

3.6 Glassdoor

SHL’s science and technology maximizes the potential of your company’s greatest asset – your people. From Talent Acquisition to Talent Management, we support every step of the employee journey by bringing our trusted people insights to your hiring, development, and talent mobility decisions.Our data-driven people insights allow businesses to accurately and objectively identify potential and fit. Its unmatched portfolio of products, driven by a team of over 300 people scientists, helps measure skill, personality, motivation, job fit, and behavior.

Founded in 1977
Thames Ditton, England, GBR
2.6K employees (104 in marketing)
66% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.4M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19.9%
Direct
68.4%
Referral
9.9%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
85 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years

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