Associate Director, Marketing

Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

$108K/yr – $148K/yrManager7+ years expFull time

Posted 8 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and scale integrated marketing programs across marketing, product, analytics and regional teams to drive demand, pipeline growth and ROI through cross-functional initiatives and data-driven optimization.

  • Lead end-to-end campaigns and cross-functional programs
  • Drive demand generation, engagement and win-rate improvements
  • Leverage data to inform strategy and improve program performance

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with GTS and GBS Marketing teams to expand lead generation through cross-functional support, pilot programs, best practice adoption while ensuring alignment across marketing priorities.
  • Develop and executive integrated marketing strategies, messaging and promotional plans that drive engagement, lead generation, conversion and pipeline growth for global campaigns.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment across priorities, resources, timelines and business objectives partnering with centers of excellence.
  • Identify and implement innovative marketing opportunities using data-driven insights to improve campaign and program performance and execution.
  • Actively problem solve and strategize on how to increase the impact of programs, measured by engagement, win rates, and overall growth.
  • Track and measure marketing effectiveness across channels and optimize plans to ensure ROI on all activities.
  • Create and evolve playbooks, processes, governance frameworks, and operational best practices that enable scalable and efficient execution.
  • Manage complex projects and strategic projects by tracking milestones, mitigating risks, removing roadblocks, and ensuring successful delivery.
  • Operate independently and build strong relationships across Marketing, Creative Services, Prospect Experience, Digital Experience, Product, Analytics, Campaign Excellence and regional teams to drive alignment and execution collectively.
  • Continuously evaluate program performance and make strategic recommendations to improve customer engagement, trends, win rates, and overall business growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business or marketing
  • 7+ years of progressive marketing experience, including demand generation, acquisition marketing, and campaign management.
  • Proven success developing and executing marketing programs that drive lead generation, pipeline progression, and business growth.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior leaders across Marketing, Product, Research, Analytics, and Centers of Excellence.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex marketing initiatives, pilot programs, process improvements, and strategic projects simultaneously.
  • Strong project management, planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, develop recommendations, and drive informed decision-making.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor communications to diverse audiences and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience measuring, reporting, and optimizing marketing performance and return on investment.

Preferred

  • Experience marketing to C-suite executives is preferred.

Benefits

  • Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
  • In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
  • We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.
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Associate Director, Marketing

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