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Sr. Director, Global Public Sector Marketing

Elastic
United StatesUpdated 8d ago
Base salary
$200k–$317k
Published base salary range · Top quartile for Marketing (99 listings)
Location
United States
Remote eligibility
Employment
Full-time
Director+
Role family
Marketing
B2B SaaS
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About the job

Company Overview

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find answers in real time using all their data at scale. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together search and AI for cloud-based solutions in search, security, and observability.

Role Summary

Elastic is seeking a senior marketing executive to lead Global Public Sector go-to-market strategy. This role owns U.S. Public Sector marketing while setting global strategy, reporting to the VP of Global Growth and Experiential Marketing. Full ownership of the global organization is the long-term trajectory.

Responsibilities

  • Set and influence global public sector marketing strategy, including frameworks, playbooks, and investment priorities.
  • Own U.S. Public Sector marketing end-to-end, driving pipeline, brand awareness, partner marketing, and executive programs.
  • Collaborate with government affairs, sales, product marketing, engineering, and executive leadership.
  • Lead integrated multichannel demand generation programs (ABM, field events, ElasticON, trade shows, webinars, executive engagement).
  • Develop public sector-specific content and sales enablement assets.
  • Build thought leadership through PR, speaking engagements, influencer relationships, and social media.
  • Develop global partner marketing strategy.
  • Establish metrics, reporting, and optimization frameworks.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive public sector technology marketing experience.
  • Builder's mindset with executive-level strategic instincts.
  • Deep fluency in U.S. Public Sector landscape; international exposure a plus.
  • Proven ability to set strategy and influence without authority in a matrixed environment.
  • Expertise across demand generation, ABM, field marketing, partner marketing, content, and executive programs.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence.
  • Analytical rigor to evaluate complex environments.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Compensation

Base salary only, no variable component. Typical starting salary range: $200,400—$316,900 USD. In select locations (Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, San Francisco Bay Area CA, New York City Metro Area): $240,300—$380,200 USD. Eligible for Elastic's stock program.

Benefits

  • Company-matched 401k (dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of eligible earnings)
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
  • Generous vacation days
  • Flexible locations and schedules
  • Up to $2000 match for financial donations and service
  • Up to 40 hours volunteer time

Application Instructions

Apply via the provided link. For accommodation, email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co.

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