Manager, Planning and Strategy

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryMarketing & CommunicationsJob DetailsAbout SalesforceWe’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.This role is part of the Global Marketing Operations and provides planning & strategy support to Global Field Marketing. The main areas of responsibility are annual budget and workforce planning, ongoing budget and workforce management and reporting, with monthly reviews with the marketing function lead and other key stakeholders. The senior manager will have two direct reports.We are looking for an experienced Planning & Strategy Manager with a track record of supporting sophisticated marketing organizations.Reporting to the Director, Functional Marketing Planning & Strategy within Global Marketing Operations, you will help craft the strategic direction of one of the Global Marketing functions by driving the annual planning cycle for program budget and headcount, using data-driven decision-making, and working with the organization throughout the year on budget execution, reporting and optimization. Additionally you will work within a collaborative, cross-functional team to deliver insights on marketing performance and recommend improvements.Key Responsibilities• Lead annual, quarterly, and ad hoc marketing planning processes with agility and accuracy for the supported function• Enable marketers to implement fully on the planned program budget by providing ongoing budget management and reporting• Lead end-of-quarter budget close processes• Ensure budget and accounting compliance, with enablement of supported teams on spend governance• Contribute to the efficient resourcing of the supported organization by providing headcount process management, guidance, and reporting• Build positive relationships with key partners, acting as a trusted advisor• Support the preparation for key business updates including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)• Conduct quarterly budget and headcount reviews with the functional Lead and their direct reports• Create key business & marketing performance reports, within the context of the marketing org’s budget and headcount, to drive conversations/decision-making (monthly marketing reviews and other forums)• Collaborate closely with our extraordinary Marketing Data Science and Analytics team to deliver spend efficiency and business impact insights• Deliver strategic insights to allow the team to optimize current marketing programsRequired Qualifications And Requirements• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience with an emphasis on marketing strategy and operations• Expert in Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel/PowerPoint and Google Suite technologies• Salesforce Analytics required, certification a plus• Tableau (Desktop, Server, Cloud, Data Stage, CRMa) experience, Certified Tableau Data Analyst a plus• Strong analytical and financial skills• Ability to think creatively, identify and tackle problems through data analysis• Excellent communication and presentation skills - a track record of delivering business analytics to senior executives• Ability to work with cross-functional teams• Excellent time management and prioritization skills• Highly motivated, meticulous, and a self starterThis is not a remote position. The Marketing Return to Office policy is 4 days per week. This role should be available during Pacific Time Zone hours as the marketing leader is located in the west coast.AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Posting StatementAt Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at www.equality.com and explore our company benefits at www.salesforcebenefits.com.Salesforce is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Salesforce does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Salesforce will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Salesforce.Salesforce welcomes all.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $132,800 to $225,500.Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits. 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