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Full-Time

Director – Product Marketing

Posted on 7/10/2024

Benevity

Benevity

501-1,000 employees

Software for corporate social responsibility initiatives

Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Social Impact

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 10-12 years of related product marketing and/or product management experience in B2B SaaS solutions, with at least 5 years of experience leading teams
  • Experience working with B2B companies transforming to enterprise SaaS
  • Ability to execute strategies, programs, and projects cross-functionally, on-time, and effectively
  • Proven experience working at the global level to capitalize international markets and nurture markets at different levels of maturity
  • Demonstrated success in leading a portfolio of product marketers in a high-growth environment
  • Demonstrated success launching differentiated products, solutions and services in the B2B space
  • Proven experience with SaaS pricing and packaging strategy in a global B2B environment to drive revenue growth
  • Experience with new product introduction by market and different geographies
  • Strategic planning, execution and measurement skills
  • Great collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functionally with or without authority
  • Excellent communication skills with audiences that vary across C-level executives, analysts, client champions, prospects, and throughout the Benevity organization
  • Driven to understand and solve client needs with the ability to distill information into insights and effectively articulate concepts and align the organization to address them
  • Results orientation and resourcefulness
  • Organization skills, independent thinking and flexibility
  • Analyst relations experience is an asset
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Product and Marketing team to build and execute product marketing plans that help achieve business goals related to Benevity’s products and solutions
  • Develop and execute product go-to-market strategies and launches and lead a collaborative GTM process to bring new solutions to market working with our Product, Marketing, Sales enablement, and Sales and Client Success teams
  • Create new opportunities for monetization from products and services, build the right messaging, positioning, support packaging and pricing, and work closely with Demand Generation, Client Marketing, Content Marketing & Communications, Brand Marketing, Enablement, Product, Sales and Client Success teams to take these to market effectively
  • Refine and establish pricing and packaging strategies for all existing and new products including new product launches, promotions and deal desk approvals
  • Ensure deep integration on GTM with Product, Sales and Marketing to connect all of the dots from product truth to positioning/messaging to value creation in the sales process to product merchandising
  • Map the positioning and messaging to a content strategy aligned to the sales process to achieve higher conversion throughout the funnel
  • Work with the Product team to provide input, market insight and support for communicating the value created via the product roadmap and vision
  • Speak to clients and Sales to refine messaging and positioning and enablement tools
  • Work with Enablement to ensure development of effective product- and solutions-related training materials for Benevity-ites and clients
  • Create excitement and pride among internal teams on new product-related developments and launches
  • Lead a talented team of product marketers and create a culture of excellence, focus and excitement around our products
  • Improve operations by establishing clear objectives and key results, aligned to business goals, tracking performance and deliverables to measure the team’s impact and manage its priorities and productivity
  • Understand the market through market analysis, input from Sales and Client Success teams, client segmentation, and competitive intelligence to generate and share insights about our target audience’s needs, priorities, and challenges

Benevity provides software solutions that help businesses incorporate social impact and corporate responsibility into their operations. Their platform includes tools for employee and customer engagement, as well as community investment, allowing companies to create, manage, and measure their social initiatives. Benevity operates on a subscription-based model, offering features like a giving API and branded giving portals, which enable businesses to engage stakeholders and support nearly 2 million nonprofits globally. What sets Benevity apart from competitors is its focus on integrating purpose into business practices, helping companies attract and retain employees and customers through meaningful social impact initiatives. The goal of Benevity is to enhance the social responsibility of businesses and contribute positively to society.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$40M

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Benevity's leadership in the ESG sector and its innovative products, like the Climate Action Kit, position it as a key player in addressing global challenges such as climate change.
  • The surge in corporate volunteerism and the company's focus on DEI initiatives highlight its ability to attract and retain talent, making it an appealing workplace for purpose-driven individuals.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Count Us In, enhance Benevity's impact and expand its reach in the social responsibility landscape.

What critics are saying

  • Economic uncertainties and recent layoffs, including a 14% staff reduction, could impact employee morale and operational efficiency.
  • The competitive landscape in the ESG and corporate responsibility sector is intensifying, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market leadership.

What makes Benevity unique

  • Benevity's all-in-one software solution uniquely integrates purpose-driven initiatives into business operations, setting it apart from competitors who may offer more fragmented services.
  • The company's strong focus on ESG and social impact reporting, exemplified by the launch of Benevity Impact Reports, provides clients with unparalleled insights into their corporate responsibility efforts.
  • Benevity's extensive network, supporting nearly 2 million nonprofits worldwide, offers a breadth of engagement opportunities that few competitors can match.
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