Cisco, Marketing Operations Manager, EMEA

Workplace Technology Group, EMEA Product Launches & Programs​

About the role:

Cisco’s Workplace Technology Group is rapidly expanding its marketing and communications team across the EMEA (UKI, Europe, Middle East and Africa) region and we are looking for phenomenal talent who can build on the amazing culture that makes Cisco the #1 company to work, globally (as recognised by Great Place to Work and Fortune).

The ‘Cisco, Marketing Operations Manager, EMEA’ will support EMEA Product Launches & Programs ​team in the area of program management, internal communications, operations and reporting across this highly diverse region.

This is a dynamic role for a proactive and results-driven professional who will work within the integrated marketing & communications team in EMEA. The role will focus on maintaining day-to-day marketing operations of the team.

Responsibilities include management of the entire marketing operations and internal communications function for the EMEA marketing team. Key to this position will be the ability to support multiple programs simultaneously that are tailored to deliver on pre-determined KPI’s.

This is a career defining role that gives you the ability to come in and make a big difference from Day 1, working with one of the worlds innovative technology companies in a market that is growing exponentially.

We can’t wait to meet you!

What You’ll Do:

• Own and manage planning and reporting function, including Monthly MBERs and QBR's what get rolled up to the global marketing team
• Own and manage all internal communications for the team, including managing our Sharepoint sites, newsletters, etc.
• Support the team with management and deployment of event programs that can range from large-scale regional events to executive exchanges, roundtables and advisory boards.
• Support the team with leads uploads in order to drive KPI reporting and visibility.
• Work with country marketing and sales team to enhance effectiveness of event programs.
• Management of external event and marketing agencies to execute events.

Who You’ll Work With:

This is a new role within the Future-Proofed Workplace Technology marketing department. We are a close-knit group who are passionate about winning as a team and ensuring we have some fun on the way. This is a team that looks out for each other and will always be there to help you, no matter the situation.

Who You Are:

You have strong record in marketing operations, able to jungle multiple activities, in the EMEA region, for a brand or corporate client. You are a well-rounded professional who can think strategically, proactively and outside of the box. You are extremely organised with a strong eye for detail. You have the ability to develop actionable insights from data in order to influence business decisions.

Requirements for this role:

Bachelor's degree in a business discipline, alternatively equivalent event marketing experience.

3+ years of relevant experience with a brand or embedded to a client.

Strong understanding of the technology market and how events support business operations.

Strong experience working with global and country teams in driving regional execution.

Strong program management skills with ability to execute from planning, conceptualization, design, execution and measurement

Strong understanding of audience acquisition and post event communication

Strong understanding of lead and campaign systems

Strong presentation and communication skills in presenting to cross functional teams

Fluent in English required (German, French, Spanish or Italian are a big plus).

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.