VP of Marketing at Smartling

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Localization, Translation Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Senior-level experience developing and achieving successful marketing strategies for a fast-growing innovative AI company
  • 5+ years in executive, managerial, or people leadership capacities, or equivalent entrepreneurship roles
  • A process-oriented and data-driven approach to building awareness and consideration at the top of the funnel and conversions throughout
  • Experience playing a key role in defining exceptional brands
  • Demonstrated ability in brand storytelling and messaging that shows the value of our platform, team, and customers
  • Demonstrable experience designing and implementing successful marketing campaigns
  • Ability to maintain highly strategic thinking and thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial, and ambiguous environment
  • Clear, concise, and compelling communication (visual, verbal, and written) skills
  • Proven ability to lead through influence
  • Proven success in accelerating sales growth by supporting Sales and Engagement teams

Responsibilities

  • Define, drive, and deliver marketing KPIs
  • Take responsibility for the annual marketing plan, strategy, and team
  • Lead marketing forecasting and planning to optimize conversions across all channels
  • Manage execution of plans across functions and teams as needed to meet business objectives and drive success stories
  • Prioritize goals and drive your team and agencies to get the job done
  • Ensure sufficient internal communication and awareness of programs with Product, Sales, and other teams
  • Develop and manage the marketing budget, and recommend appropriate marketing strategies and investments across all channels
  • Serve as a member of the Leadership team to help shape Smartling's vision, strategy and plans to maintain leadership in the localization industry
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform marketing strategies and refine product positioning
  • Support Smartling’s HR and Recruiting functions by showcasing our company culture and forecasting hiring needs for the marketing department

Skills

Marketing Strategy
KPIs
Marketing Planning
Forecasting
Budget Management
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Industry Trends Analysis
Product Positioning
Demand Generation

Smartling

Translation management platform for global content

About Smartling

Smartling provides a translation management platform that helps businesses localize their content for different languages and cultures. The platform operates on a subscription basis, allowing clients to manage all their translation projects from a single dashboard. It offers professional translation services for various languages, ensuring that the content is not only accurate but also culturally relevant. Additionally, Smartling includes data analytics features that help clients measure the quality and cost of their translations. What sets Smartling apart from its competitors is its combination of advanced technology and a network of professional translators, which enhances the quality of translations. The goal of Smartling is to streamline the translation process for businesses, making it easier for them to communicate effectively with a global audience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$221MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Health Insurance
Flexible Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Company Equity
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups could threaten Smartling's market share.
Rapid AI development may render Smartling's technology obsolete if not continuously updated.
Dependency on partnerships like ServiceNow may pose risks if synergies aren't realized.

Differentiation

Smartling's AI-driven platform offers human-quality translations at reduced costs and faster speeds.
The company integrates with platforms like ServiceNow to automate content localization efficiently.
Smartling's secure translation portal ensures high-quality, on-brand translations for enterprises.

Upsides

Smartling achieved 40% growth amid an industry downturn, showcasing its effective AI solutions.
Integration with Akeneo benefits e-commerce by speeding up localization and reducing costs.
Winning the Best Machine Translation Solution award highlights Smartling's leadership in AI translation.

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