Sr Product Marketing Manager at F5 Networks

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life
Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world
We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people
That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better
And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.Position SummaryAre you an upbeat Sr
Product Marketing Manager that dives in to understand target customers and market dynamics? At F5, we enjoy launching and supporting new application delivery, central management and automation products, services, and technologies we share with customers, F5 Sales, analysts and channel partners! The role requires excellent communication skills in prose and presentation formats, as well as marketing strategy, execution and business analysis skills with a consistent record of efficiently promoting technology products and solutions
We craft product messaging and positioning, supporting a set of F5 products.You will also need strong communication and project coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Sales, Corporate Marketing, and Business Development, to lead and execute on a wide variety of product marketing initiatives
Demonstrated ability in developing customer and sales-facing presentations and other materials, including sales plays, FAQs, quick reference guides, website copy, blog articles, social media posts, videos, demos, and written communications to employees and external partners, will enable your success!Primary ResponsibilitiesGrow market insight, obtain industry knowledge and analyze data for technical and executive consumption to successfully position F5 favorably and showcase our key differentiatorsBuild and use market intelligence by understanding the new and emerging personas, their buying criteria, and how they purchaseResearch and know your competition, and efficiently communicate how to optimally position F5Create product positioning and messaging that differentiates F5 application delivery, central management, automation, and container ingress services products in the marketDevelop and implement go-to-market plans in coordination with cross-functional team including corporate marketing, sales/channel readiness, and BD teamsEnable sales and channel teams by communicating the value proposition of our products and developing the sales tools we use in selling motionsDrive releases by developing launch plans for new products and services and handling the cross-functional implementationProduce product collateral such as sales, customer, and analyst presentations, product datasheets, FAQs, briefs, and Web pagesContribute to demand generation efforts by delivering product content and participating in activities for the marketing programs that drive demand for F5 productsLead engagements with sales and channel teams, customers, and partners via webcasts, direct meetings, marketing communications, and industry events to drive interest, and lead generationDirect meetings and present to industry press and trade analystsCounsel and mentor teammates on the product marketing teamPresent marketing strategy and plans to senior and executive level management Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience working in a global role and understanding marketing differences across different regionsDemonstrated ability to produce product marketing content: sales plays, blog articles, website material, videos, and written communications – writing samples required.Ability to effectively lead & own project initiatives independentlyGreat teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, working across global teams and organizations (often virtual) work environmentSolid understanding of enterprise marketing and sales motionsExcellent written and oral communication skills including public presentationsStrong organizational, analytical and execution skillsKnowledge of networking, public, and private cloud technologies is a plusStrong aptitude for determining optimal ways to analyze markets and position technology productsMay require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane up to 20%QualificationsBA/BS degree or equivalent experience required
MBA Preferred6+ years experience in product marketing or equivalent6+ years analyzing products, customers and market dynamicsThe Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job
However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.The annual U.S
base pay range for this position is: $136,688.00 - $205,032.00F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business
The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits
More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: 
F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com ).Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates
Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary
F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job
Request by contacting : SeattleType: Full time