Director, CMO Strategy & Planning

Director, Marketing Planning And Strategy

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We are seeking a highly strategic, results-oriented, and experienced Director, Marketing Planning and Strategy, to serve as a critical partner and strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff to the CMO. This unique leadership role is central to driving the strategic execution and operational excellence of both our Strategy and Operations team and our Marketing initiatives at Salesforce.

Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing Planning and Strategy, this role will act as a force multiplier, ensuring seamless coordination, efficient operations, and effective communication across our dynamic and rapidly evolving team. This role requires a blend of strategic vision, deep marketing operations expertise, and exceptional communications to translate high-level strategies into tangible results, optimize workflows, and amplify the impact of our CMO Strategy & Operations team.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic Planning & Execution : Partner with the Chief of Staff to the CMO to define and drive the Strategy and Operations strategy, translating vision into actionable plans and ensuring meticulous execution across all initiatives.
• Operational Excellence : Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of marketing operations processes and systems for the Strategy and Operations team, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration : Serve as a central liaison and orchestrator across Strategy and Operations as well as across other key Marketing stakeholders, ensuring alignment, facilitating decision-making, and fostering cohesive execution.
• V2MOM & Goal Governance : Own the V2MOM (strategic planning framework) process for the Strategy and Operations team, driving creation, tracking, and governance to ensure alignment with overarching business objectives.
• Executive Communications & Presentations : Oversee the preparation of high-impact materials for key internal and external engagements, including executive briefings, Marketing Business Reviews, all-hands meetings, and strategic presentations, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative for the Strategy and Operations team.
• Project & Program Management : Directly manage and / or oversee critical strategic projects and programs within the Strategy and Operations team, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes.
• Budget Management & Resource Optimization : Manage the Strategy and Operations budget, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring efficient spend across initiatives.
• Team Enablement & Resources : Ensure the Strategy and Operations team has access to the necessary tools, training, and resources to operate effectively and achieve their goals.

Experience / Skills Required :

Preferred Qualifications :

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including : time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link : https : / / www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $193,800 to $281,100. For Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $177,600 to $257,600.