Principal Field Marketing Manager, Public Sector

USA (Remote)

$148K/yr – $193K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Public sector-focused field marketing leadership drives SLED pipeline and regional engagement through targeted programs, events, and cross-functional alignment. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, scalable playbooks, and inclusive team culture, with a strong emphasis on security, compliance, and efficiency messaging. Key requirements include 7–10+ years in B2B marketing, public sector domain knowledge, and experience with Salesforce/Tableau.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive SLED Pipeline & Engagement: Achieve account and segment pipeline and engagement goals through targeted marketing strategies and tactics tailored to the unique requirements of State, Local, and Education entities.
  • Own Public Sector Segment Strategy: Align marketing investment directly to SLED revenue targets, pipeline gaps, and regional sales priorities, ensuring compliance with government marketing standards.
  • Deliver Regional Event Excellence: Align with global customer marketing to create and deliver a regional customer event and campaign program—including government-specific forums and user groups—that meets regional pipeline, awareness, and customer upsell objectives.
  • Orchestrate Sales Alignment: Establish and lead regular pipeline inspection cadences with Public Sector Sales leadership to identify coverage gaps, track conversion, and course-correct investments in real-time.
  • Develop Scalable Playbooks: Create and pilot multi-dimensional program templates—such as executive roundtables for government leaders and SLED-focused summits—that can be scaled as "playbooks" for the broader field marketing team.
  • Master Full-Funnel Accountability: Partner cross-functionally with Global Campaigns, Product Marketing, and SDR leadership to ensure the field has the messaging (centered on security, compliance, and efficiency) needed to accelerate deals at every stage.
  • Maintain Operational Rigor: Manage complex regional budgets with precision and maintain high standards of data integrity within Salesforce and Tableau, ensuring all activities are tied to measurable ROI.
  • Ignite a Culture of Inclusivity: Foster an environment that recognizes the diverse strengths individuals bring to the team to promote engagement and innovative marketing strategies.

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of B2B marketing experience, specifically in Field Marketing or Demand Generation, with a preferred focus on the Public Sector (SLED or Federal).
  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success driving pipeline creation and revenue impact in high-growth environments with complex procurement cycles.
  • Public Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of the government buying journey, including executive-level engagement and tailoring messaging for diverse public stakeholders.
  • Data-Driven Mindset: Significant experience using Salesforce and Tableau to analyze pipeline health and provide executive reporting.
  • Builder Mentality: Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity, lead cross-functional teams, and build processes from the ground up.
  • B2B SaaS experience strongly preferred.

Preferred

  • B2B SaaS experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
  • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
  • US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
  • US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
  • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
  • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
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Founded in 2005
Bellevue, Washington, USA
4.2K employees (314 in marketing)
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82% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
19.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.1M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
23.2%
Direct
68%
Referral
7.6%
Social
0.2%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
221 (5% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$3.4B
Last Raise
$3.2B
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $3.2B
  • Sep 2024
    Private Equity
  • Sep 2020
    Post IPO Equity • $31M

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