Director, B2B Demand Generation

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a full-stack B2B demand-gen program by leading Nielsen’s global strategy and team toward measurable pipeline and revenue impact.

  • Must-have: 12+ years in B2B demand generation or growth marketing.
  • Standout: Proven ABM and multi-channel campaign leadership in data/tech settings.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute a comprehensive B2B demand generation strategy aligned with Nielsen’s overall business goals and revenue targets. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of demand generation managers and specialists.
  • Campaign Orchestration: Design and implement integrated, multi-channel campaigns (email, paid media, social, webinars, events, content syndication) targeting key buyer personas in the media industry.
  • Pipeline Generation: Own the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) to Sales Qualified Lead (SQL) pipeline. Partner closely with Sales leadership to ensure lead quality, optimize handover processes, and improve conversion rates across the funnel.
  • Account-Based Marketing (ABM): Develop and execute targeted ABM programs for high-value strategic accounts in collaboration with sales teams to drive engagement and penetration.
  • Marketing Operations & Tech Stack: Oversee the marketing technology stack (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo/HubSpot, ABM platforms) to ensure efficient lead management, scoring, nurturing, and attribution. Champion data hygiene and process improvement.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and build robust reporting dashboards to monitor campaign performance, ROI, funnel metrics, and contribution to pipeline and revenue. Use data insights to continuously optimize strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Marketing to craft compelling messaging and value propositions. Collaborate with the Content team to develop high-impact assets that drive engagement at every stage of the buyer's journey.
  • Budget Management: Manage the demand generation budget effectively, allocating resources to channels and initiatives with the highest return on investment.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in B2B demand generation or growth marketing, preferably within a large data, or technology company.
  • 3+ years of people and vendor management experience.
  • Proven success in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns that drive measurable pipeline and revenue growth.
  • Deep expertise in marketing automation platforms (Marketo, HubSpot, etc.) and CRM systems (Salesforce).
  • Strong understanding of Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategies and best practices.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Experience with BI tools is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with sales leadership.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

  • Holistic Rewards: We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families. This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and a generous paid time off policy. Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.
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Nielsen

NielsenIQ (NIQ) is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Today NIQ has operations in 95+ countries representing 97% of the world’s GDP. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full ViewTM.

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28K employees (1,168 in marketing)

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