Marketing Specialist (Contract) at Palo Alto Networks | Santa Clara, CA

Palo Alto Networks

Marketing Specialist (Contract)

Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expContract

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This role supports ABM coordination, event operations, data management, and cross-functional admin across Field Marketing, Strategic Sales, and Global Events. It requires 5+ years in Marketing Coordination or related fields, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with Salesforce/Demandbase. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.

Job Description

Responsibilities

ABM Tactical Execution - Support the deployment and day-to-day coordination of Account-Based Marketing (ABM) activities tailored to high-priority strategic accounts.
Event Operations & Logistics - Provide hands-on operational support for CXO hospitality events and executive engagement initiatives.
Manage administrative tasks for third-party sponsorships, including registration lists and venue logistics.
Data Entry & Personalization Support - Maintain the integrity of customer data to ensure marketing activities remain relevant and personalized.
Assist in pulling engagement reports to help the team understand customer preferences and business needs.
Update SFDC records and intent-data platforms (e.g., Demandbase) to ensure account interaction history is accurate.
Cross-Functional Coordination - Serve as a primary administrative link between Field Marketing, Strategic Sales, and Global Events teams.
Schedule planning sessions and track project deadlines to ensure all teams are aligned.
Ensure all sales enablement materials related to regional campaigns are uploaded and accessible to the field teams.
Tracking & Reporting Assistance - Support the measurement of marketing activities by gathering and organizing performance data.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Marketing Coordination, Project Management, or Event Planning, ideally within a B2B tech environment.
Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to manage logistical checklists and deadlines.
Executive Polish: Professional demeanor suitable for supporting "white-glove" events and communicating with internal executive stakeholders.
Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with Salesforce, Demandbase and GSuite.
Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Operational Agility: A "no task too small" mentality with the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Communications

Benefits

Magnit offers Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.

Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.

Founded in 2015

Santa Clara, California, USA

18K employees (731 in marketing)

www.paloaltonetworks.com

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