Senior Director, Solution Marketing

Elsevier B.V.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information and analytics leader seeks a Product Marketing Leader to drive marketing strategies for core products. You will manage a team, oversee product launches, and ensure competitive positioning through market research. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in product marketing, strong leadership abilities, and effective communication skills. This role offers generous benefits, including health screening and a competitive pension scheme, to contribute to science and healthcare advancements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Access to employee discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product marketing within a SaaS or technology environment.
• Strong communication skills to share marketing strategies effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global go-to-market strategy for individual solutions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive go-to-market plans.
• Conduct ongoing market research to monitor customer needs.

Skills

Product marketing experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Strategic thinking

Collaborative skills

Job description

Overview

As the leader of our solution marketing team, you will drive our global go-to-market strategies, collaborate with key stakeholders across sales and product management, and oversee the successful launch of core product releases. You'll manage a team of 4‑5 marketers, handle budget planning and reporting, and implement KPIs to measure the impact of our marketing initiatives. By conducting continuous market research and analysing trends, you'll ensure our solutions remain competitively positioned. Your role involves creating compelling messaging for every stage of the sales journey, building a high‑performing product marketing organization, and mentoring team members for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global go‑to‑market strategy for individual solutions, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive go‑to‑market plans for major product launches.
• Manage and support a marketing team of 4‑5 members, including budget planning and reporting.
• Partner with sales, product development, and leadership to define product positioning and value.
• Set, track, and report on key performance indicators for product marketing initiatives.
• Conduct ongoing market research to monitor customer needs, industry trends, and competitors.
• Lead initiatives to gather customer insights and competitive intelligence.
• Analyze market trends to inform product development and marketing strategies.
• Create compelling messaging and content to support sales and marketing efforts at all stages.
• Mentor and develop the product marketing team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product marketing within a SaaS or technology environment, including managing marketing teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly share marketing strategies and work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Effective problem‑solving skills, with a focus on creating practical solutions.
• Strategic thinker, able to develop long‑term marketing plans based on industry trends and market analysis.
• Experience collaborating with sales, product management, and customer support.
• Ability to build relationships and gain buy‑in from various stakeholders across the organization.
• Proven skills in managing relationships with leadership and key partners.

Work Environment

Work in a way that works for you.

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare and partner for a better world.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

US‑Specific Benefits

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi‑carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time‑off Programs
• Short‑and‑Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

Compensation

If performed in Maryland, the pay range is $107,900 - $179,900. U.S. National Pay Range: $102,800 - $171,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.