Chief Marketing Officer

Ladders; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Competitive compensation

Generous equity plan

Job summary

Ladders in Redwood City, CA seeks a Chief Marketing Officer to shape market presence, messaging, and demand generation for enterprise customers. You will partner with sales and product leadership to translate complex AI capabilities into clear business value and revenue impact.

You will lead integrated marketing to strengthen brand positioning, accelerate pipeline, and drive growth in strategic sectors. The role requires 15+ years in B2B marketing, 5+ years as CMO/VP, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• 15+ years in marketing leadership for B2B enterprise software.
• 5+ years in a CMO or VP role at a public or high-growth SaaS/AI company.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics preferred, or strong ability to explain technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the company's value proposition in enterprise AI.
• Own the narrative around generative and agentic AI with emphasis on security and reliability.
• Drive thought leadership to position the company as a leader in AI adoption for critical sectors.
• Architect and execute a data-driven demand generation engine for a high-velocity sales pipeline.
• Align marketing KPIs with revenue targets in partnership with Global Sales leadership.
• Oversee ABM strategies targeting Fortune 500 and Global 2000 decision-makers.
• Lead Product Marketing to translate technical capabilities into business value.

Skills

Marketing leadership

B2B enterprise software

CMO/VP experience

Data-driven decisions

Education

CS/Engineering/Physics degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Chief Marketing Officer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This executive will shape the company's market presence, messaging, and demand generation strategy for enterprise customers. The role will partner closely with sales and product leadership to translate highly technical capabilities into clear business value and revenue impact. You will lead integrated marketing efforts that strengthen brand positioning, accelerate pipeline, and support growth in critical sectors.

Location: Redwood City, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $350,000 - $500,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the company's unique value proposition in enterprise AI.
• Own the narrative around generative AI and agentic AI, emphasizing security and reliability.
• Drive thought leadership positioning the company as a leader in AI adoption for critical sectors.
• Architect and execute a data-driven demand generation engine for a high-velocity sales pipeline.
• Align marketing KPIs with revenue targets in partnership with Global Sales leadership.
• Oversee Account-Based Marketing strategies targeting Fortune 500 and Global 2000 decision-makers.
• Lead the Product Marketing team to translate technical capabilities into business value.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of marketing leadership in B2B enterprise software, with 5+ years in a CMO or VP role at a public or high-growth SaaS/AI company.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics preferred, or strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts.
• Proven experience scaling revenue from $500M to $1B+ through integrated marketing programs.
• Data-driven decision-making skills; comfortable leading with metrics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for crafting compelling narratives.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous equity plan.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.