Vice President, Product Marketing (Hybrid in D.C. HQ)

U.S. Green Building Council; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Green Building Council is seeking a Vice President of Product Marketing to spearhead marketing strategies across diverse green building products. This executive role involves collaboration with product managers, leading market campaigns, and ensuring product alignment with customer needs to drive adoption and impact. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for sustainability to help further the USGBC mission.

Benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition and professional development reimbursement

100% employer-paid healthcare coverage

Generous paid time off

Six-week renewal leave

Flexibility and work-life balance

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in marketing and communications.
• 10+ years in a global leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing global teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marketing strategies for product launches.
• Lead market research for product development.
• Develop sales enablement tools and content.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic Planning

Communication

Team Management

Market Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Analytics platforms

Job description

Vice President, Product Marketing (Hybrid in D.C. HQ)

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Base pay range

$165,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

About U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

USGBC builds a future where the built environment supports a healthy, sustainable world.

At USGBC, we are committed to transforming how buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to improve quality of life. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system—as well as education, advocacy, and research, we are driving forward a healthier, more equitable, and resilient world.

GBCI is the premier certification body responsible for global delivery and quality oversight of green building and green business sustainability standards. Its integrated team of green building specialists administers credentials and certifications for USGBC (LEED), the International WELL Building Institute (WELL Building Standard), PERFROM, Finance Corporation (EDGE), PEER, Sustainable SITES, TRUE Zero Waste, and Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (IREE).

We are dedicated to hiring passionate and talented individuals who share our vision for environmental stewardship and impact. Our organizations offer a purpose-driven culture where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.

How You'll Make An Impact

We are looking for a strategy- and results-driven Vice President of Product Marketing who will be responsible, in close coordination with product managers and teams, for the successful launch, positioning and promotion of all USGBC and GBCI products and services including membership, education, events, publications, certifications and professional credentials. This leader will manage a team of product marketing professionals responsible for creating and implementing Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs), product positioning and competitive positioning that support go-to-market plans and goals for the organization’s diverse set of green building products. These plans will be based on market assessments identifying key users, channels and targets for driving product adoption, and include clear value propositions and messaging for establishing product positioning.

This work also includes facilitating and capturing market feedback to ensure products and services align with customer needs and are clearly understood and valued in the market. This pivotal role bridges the gap between product development and the market, ensuring all products meet customer needs, gain traction, and deliver measurable mission impact and business value.

Responsibilities

Product Marketing Strategy & Campaigns

• Oversee planning and implementation of marketing and positioning strategies for product launches.
• Lead market research including customer needs, product preferences and competitive analyses to inform product development and positioning
• Support the execution and monitoring of marketing campaigns in coordination with sales activities.
• Help maintain and update a marketing and communications calendar aligned with the overall marketing plan.
• Understand the target market, competitor landscape, and customer needs to inform product positioning and strategy.
• Develop launch plans, including pricing, distribution channels, and promotional campaigns.
• Create sales enablement tools, content, and campaigns to generate awareness and drive sales.
  
  

Product Success

• Develop clear product definition, value proposition, messaging and positioning strategies based on assessment of users, needs and demand.
• Manage product launches, including release strategies and onboarding.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns and measure their success.
• Craft clear and impactful messaging that highlights the product's unique value proposition.
  
  

Content Creation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop marketing content, such as articles, blogs, case studies, presentations, and infographics.
• Draft and update messaging for GBCI-administered programs including PEER, SITES, TRUE, ICP, and others.
  
  

Brand & Promotions

• Support brand management initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate identity standards.
• Assist in planning and implementing promotional campaigns to increase program visibility.
  
  

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report on marketing performance metrics to enhance audience engagement.
• Stay updated on new marketing tools, trends, and techniques to improve communication and achieve organizational objectives.
  
  

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with team members, clients, and vendors to ensure smooth project execution and delivery.
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 15 years of marketing and communications experience, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a global leadership role within a global products leader, preferably in the green building, renewables, commercial real estate or sustainability sectors.
• Current client-side leadership experience in a global products organization with a minimum of $75M in annual revenues, preferably in the green building, commercial real estate, sustainability or renewables sectors.
• Extensive experience managing global teams in a range of time zones and countries.
• Proven success in launching and scaling products in competitive markets. Experience with end-to-end product launches.
• Demonstrated experience in creating a full suite of sales enablement tools.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot or Marketo, and other analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile or Lean product development processes.
• Strong managerial skills.
• Ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including effective presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including a high level of professionalism, empathy and respect for others, active listening, and building effective working relationships.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Deep sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high-quality work.
• Eager, self-motivated, adaptive to change, receptive to feedback, and able to deal with ambiguity.
• Passion and commitment to USGBC/GBCI mission.
• Proficient in the use of an office computer and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
  
  

What We Offer You

Our total rewards include:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement
• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage to you and your immediate family- spouse and dependents- via employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off
• Six-week renewal leave for employees celebrating a milestone anniversary
• Flexibility and work-life balance
  
  

EEO Statement

The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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