Saudi Marketing Manager – Applications

 

Are you a creative and data-driven modern marketer who knows how to integrate off-line and on-line marketing? If yes, read on! We are seeking an enthusiastic marketer with a ‘can-do’ attitude to lead regional marketing for Oracle’s industry-leading Applications.

 

As a Field Marketing Specialist, you will help to establish Oracle SaaS Solutions as #1 in the region through integrated planning and execution of end-to-end field marketing activities. You will also play a critical role contributing to the business pipeline while creating exceptional customer experiences at every touchpoint.

 

As a modern marketer, you know that data drives decision making. You are compelled by the desire to bring excellence to your organization and your curiosity propels you to discover and implement innovative approaches to marketing. You constantly monitor progress and look for opportunities to improve demand generation.

 

And, you understand that stakeholder management is key to your success and have a track record of working effectively with sales and marketing colleagues.

 

Responsibilities:

· Drive demand generation with high impact offline and online campaigns including Oracle events, third party event sponsorship, direct mail, integrated email marketing, webcasts, and social media.

· Manage lead follow up and track/report against approved plan.

· Manage quarterly budget against KPIs.

· Amplify customer advocacy by promoting new customer stories across channels.

· Prepare reports and newsletters to communicate results to stakeholders.

 

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or business, or comparable education/experience

· 3-5 years of field marketing experience in the region

· Budget management

· Experience working with third party suppliers

· Experience using modern marketing systems, preferred experience with Eloqua.

· Ability to consistently produce results on time and within budget

· Proven project planning/management and execution skills, with strong sense of project ownership

· Excellent organizational and time management skills – ability to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver to deadlines

 

Attributes:

· Enthusiastic, open, and flexible personality with strong drive and proven ability to perform in high-paced environment

· Driven, high energy, with a ‘can-do’ attitude

· Customer obsessed, team orientation, and trusted advisor mind-set

· Attention to detail

· Data driven and result oriented

Plans, executes, and measures demand generation marketing programs to grow sales pipeline and revenue for Field Sales organization.

Meets with Sales leaders to create strategic marketing plan in Sales support of pipeline and revenue objectives. Participant in regular pipeline and forecast review meetings. Develops and implements tactical marketing programs in conjunction with Sales, Channels, Product Marketing, Product Management, Oracle Direct (Telesales), and external influencers such as user groups and industry trade associations. Provides onsite execution support for marketing programs. Tracks lead flow to ensure the appropriate Sales channels are following up with event attendees and campaign responders in a timely manner. Creates and manages program budget, measures ROI through metrics analysis and reporting. Acts as a virtual team liaison for corporate business initiatives, programs and launches. Communicates program status, action items, and deliverables across Field Marketing team and Sales.

Proven track record executing multi-faceted event programs. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to provide consultative input to senior Sales leaders. Basic understanding of business management and operations, including finance/revenue/pipeline principles. Able to engage customers in dialogue about their business needs and IT solutions. Excellent written and verbal skills, and ability to work on far-flung virtual teams. Moderate technical and strategic understanding of Technology, Applications, and Industry solutions being marketed. Attention to detail and discipline to follow established policies and processes from event design to execution to lead flow.

As part of Oracle's employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).