VP Marketing

Socket.dev; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 265,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Product discounts

Stock purchase program

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Vice President of Marketing to lead global category strategy, positioning and GTM execution for a $2B+ portfolio of kitchen and home appliances. The role emphasizes cross-functional alignment to drive near-term results and long-term brand equity.

Based in Needham, MA, this senior leader will shepherd category plans, consumer insights and end-to-end commercialization while inspiring a high-performing team and pushing for rapid, bold execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive marketing experience in consumer products.
• Experience leading international teams or portfolios with regional nuance.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of growing mature categories and portfolio performance.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategy and positioning for a $2B+ portfolio across global markets.
• Own go-to-market planning for new product launches and retailer momentum.
• Shape annual marketing calendar balancing innovation with core business sustainment.
• Build and lead a globally fluent marketing team focused on speed, learning and impact.

Skills

Global marketing leadership

Category marketing

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Job description

About Us

SharkNinja a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

This role is based in Needham, MA.

About the Role

The VP, Marketing for SharkNinja will lead global category strategy, positioning, and go-to-market execution across a $2B+ portfolio of kitchen and home appliances. This portfolio consists of mature, core-revenue-driving businesses with significant commercial scale, requiring a leader who can both protect and grow the portfolio through sharp strategy, disciplined execution, and continuous innovation.

Working across functions, this leader ensures category strategies are aligned to global priorities and designed for commercial impact. The role integrates consumer insight, product marketing and end-to-end commercialization to deliver both near-term results and long-term brand equity.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy and Positioning

• Develop strategies that protect the legacy of these mature businesses while infusing them with innovation to maintain relevance
• Translate brand direction and business goals into insight-driven category plans that ensure commercial strength and consumer resonance across markets

Go-to-Market Execution

• Own the full go-to-market planning process for new product launches, with a focus on driving retailer momentum and consumer demand
• Create playbooks and toolkits that enable global consistency with room for regional adaptation

Portfolio Marketing and Demand Creation

• Shape the annual marketing calendar across categories, balancing innovation moments with core business sustainment
• Ensure in-market stories and product campaigns are aligned to category priorities and built to convert
• Maintain a consumer-led lens while building strategies that respect the unique maturity and market behavior of the portfolio

Team Development

• Build and lead a team with strong commercial instincts and global fluency, capable of navigating mature, complex categories
• Foster a culture grounded in action, learning, and adaptability – encouraging teams to tackle problems head first, test and pivot, and make decisions with confidence
• Champion a differentiated, insight-driven approach to marketing, pushing for bold thinking and refusing to settle for easy answers or conventional playbooks
• Model the ‘Outrageously Extraordinary’ mindset: a deep belief that results are personal, challenges are invitations to learn, and speed matters more than perfection

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive marketing experience, including global category or product marketing leadership within a consumer products company
• Strong business and commercial acumen, with a track record of growing mature categories and driving portfolio performance
• Experience leading international teams or portfolios with significant regional nuance
• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, influence cross-functionally, and balance long-range thinking with fast execution

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $265,000 — $300,000 USD. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we’ll disrupt entire markets.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [e-mail].