Senior Director, Demand Generation at Forward Networks

San Francisco, California, United States

Forward Networks Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Networking, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise software marketing, including leadership of global demand generation, field marketing, or marketing operations
  • Proven ability to design and execute account-based and integrated marketing programs that deliver measurable pipeline and revenue impact
  • Strong analytical mindset with deep understanding of marketing attribution, funnel metrics, and campaign optimization
  • Demonstrated success partnering with sales to drive predictable growth
  • Experience building and scaling demand generation engines in growth-stage environments
  • Familiarity with enterprise software and SaaS business models, including how go-to-market, sales, and customer success motions intersect to drive adoption and revenue growth
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
  • Familiarity with infrastructure, networking, or security markets preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global demand generation strategy to drive qualified pipeline and accelerate revenue growth
  • Design and execute integrated programs spanning digital, field, and account-based marketing to engage enterprise and government buyers across key segments
  • Build and scale account-based marketing (ABM) programs in partnership with sales to increase engagement and conversion within target accounts
  • Oversee field marketing strategy and execution across global regions, ensuring local relevance and alignment with corporate goals
  • Own marketing operations and attribution—establishing clear metrics, dashboards, and reporting to demonstrate marketing’s impact on the business
  • Partner with sales, product marketing, and customer success to ensure full-funnel alignment and data-driven decision-making
  • Drive continuous improvement in campaign performance through testing, optimization, and analytics
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing demand generation team that scales with company growth

Skills

Demand Generation
Account-Based Marketing
ABM
Field Marketing
Digital Campaigns
Marketing Operations
Marketing Strategy
Pipeline Management
Revenue Growth

Forward Networks

Network modeling platform for enhanced security

About Forward Networks

Forward Networks offers a platform that enhances network security and visibility for businesses by using a digital twin, which is a virtual model of their physical network. This technology allows organizations to monitor network behavior, prevent outages, and reduce operational risks. The platform serves a variety of clients, including large corporations and federal agencies, by providing a comprehensive view of network data that improves the efficiency of Security Operations Centers. By charging clients for access to its platform, Forward Networks helps them save costs by reducing the time to resolve issues and lowering operational expenses.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$109.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Grow with us - We’re an agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow, as a company and as individuals
Competitive pay - Every team member receives a compensation package with competitive pay and equity
We offer top-grade insurance, with medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Time off - Vacations, holidays, family days. With no tracked time off, you can go as long as it’s okay with your manager

Risks

Emerging startups may offer competitive network validation solutions, challenging Forward Networks.
Rapid AI advancements could outpace Forward Networks' current capabilities.
Reliance on multi-cloud environments exposes Forward Networks to cloud provider risks.

Differentiation

Forward Networks offers a digital twin for comprehensive network visibility and validation.
The platform integrates AI for advanced network behavior prediction and troubleshooting.
Forward Networks supports multi-cloud environments, enhancing network security and compliance.

Upsides

Increased adoption of digital twin technology boosts demand for Forward Networks' platform.
AI integration in network validation positions Forward Networks as a market leader.
Rising multi-cloud environments create opportunities for Forward Networks' comprehensive solutions.

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