Solution Strategy and Marketing Manager - Los Angeles, United States - BlackLine

Description

Get to Know Us:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing
At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.

Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process.

Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical.

At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine


Make Your Mark:
The Solution Strategy and Marketing Manager

is responsible for

supporting

, leading, and executing

BlackLine's

core product and solutions-related marketing activities. This person will craft solutions-focused messaging and positioning to emphasize how BlackLine

Invoice-to-Cash (I2C)

solutions and leading practices solve

companies'

business challenges. This person will also drive messaging that communicates ROI, value, complementary value, and differentiation

of

BlackLine

I2C

solutions in comparison to competitive offerings. The Solution Strategy and Marketing Manager interacts with teams including Programs Marketing, Product Management, Sales Teams,

the I2C Pillar Team

, and others, to ensure that marketing content accurately reflects

the I2C land

s

cape

clearly positions

BlackLine's

value. The Solution Strategy and Marketing Manager will

contribute to

and execute against a solutions marketing plan that combines in-depth understanding of the market, our strategic partners, and

BlackLine's

top use cases and capabilities.


You'll Get To:
Develop a thorough understanding of

BlackLine's

I2C

applications,

the

markets, competitors,

top use cases,

and client/user

business

challenges
Create and execute against a messaging and content plan that considers key

stakeholders' needs,

including sales

, mark

eting, and business

development
Own and craft simple,

clear

and compelling solution-focused messaging and positioning for BlackLine solutions
Create content (case studies, brochures, fact sheets, white papers, presentations, website text etc.) to be used for a variety of audiences and target segments highlighting BlackLine strengths, features, and

benefits
Actively

participate

as a speaker, content creator, host, and/or producer in various strategic in-person and virtual events
Serve as the

solutions

expert to the field on

I2C

solutions
Remain current on trends and issues as they relate to the product offering as well as emerging technologies,

customer and prospect priorities, and

standards
Work with

inte

rnal teams to ensure effective and

timely

communications on relevant announcements, programs, and performance – with both int

ernal and external

stakeholders
Keep abreast of new features and enhancements to the product

roadmap
Collaborate across the business to ensure effectiveness of marketing strategies, activities, and

materials


What You'll Bring:
Years of Experience in
Related Field:

5-7 years of product or solutions marketing or product management experience in the software space. Accounting experience - ideally in Invoice-to-Cash or Accounts Receivable processes - and/or domain expertise is required.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in business

, marketing, technology, or related field

Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A

bility to deliver cohesive presentations that highlight technical skills with

accounting end-user

functions
Strong written communication skills and experience in creating

solutions-focused

messaging for a variety of target audiences

Other:
Keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to c

ustomer

problems
Proven experience drafting,

negotiating

and

finalizing

a variety

of client material &

documents
Proven success work

ing in a fast-paced

environment
Strong results orientatio

n with a dedicated client focus
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, prioritize

workflow

and adjust to

frequent workload

fluctuations
Ability to work independently while a

lso being a strong

collaborator

We're

Even More Excited If You Have:
Accounting & Finance, FinTech,

I2C,

or other software or SaaS experience
Experience speaking and presenting at events or virtual events

Thrive at Black

Line Because You Are Joining:
A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation
A culture that is kind, open, and accepting.

It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.

A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.
BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted.

We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture.

Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.

Salary Range:
USD $119, USD $169,300.00


Pay Transparency Statement:

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location.

In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

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