Transforming Customer Experience through Innovative Marketing Strategies At blithequark, customer experience is the cornerstone of our success, with thousands of loyal customers worldwide. We're passionate about sharing their stories and amplifying their voices. As we continue to expand our high-performing Customer Marketing team, we're seeking a seasoned executive to lead our dynamic customer advocacy program. If you're a results-driven marketing professional who loves working with customers and is passionate about building innovative programs that drive business growth, we want to hear from you. About blithequark and the Customer Marketing Team blithequark is at the forefront of its industry, driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our Customer Marketing team plays a vital role in fostering brand awareness, driving sales, and nurturing customer relationships. As a key member of this team, you'll have the opportunity to develop and execute enterprise-class customer marketing programs that align with our overall business strategy. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive customer marketing program that aligns with blithequark's enterprise strategy, driving business growth and customer engagement. Foster brand awareness and increase sales through customer advocacy, leveraging various channels and tactics to amplify customer success stories. Create an integrated strategy for customer engagement and advocacy, encompassing digital and in-person events, executive briefing centers, and advisory boards. Activate blithequark advocates through targeted initiatives, including digital campaigns, in-person events, and other engagement opportunities. Drive process maturity to enhance team efficiency and customer experience, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement. Uncover and amplify customer success stories, working closely with internal stakeholders to develop compelling content and narratives. Manage advocate acquisition, development, and promotion, ensuring a robust and engaged customer advocacy program. Support sales cycle and deal closure, leveraging customer advocacy to drive revenue growth and business outcomes. Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Establish key performance indicators for content and program evaluation, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Essential Qualifications and Skills To succeed in this role, you'll need: A Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field, with a strong foundation in customer marketing principles and practices. A proven track record in launching and driving cross-functional customer engagement programs, with a focus on customer advocacy and storytelling. Experience in customer advisory boards, summits, and conference speaking engagements, with a strong ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships. Proficiency in creating Executive Briefing Centers (EBCs) and engaging experiences, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Expertise in customer storytelling, with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives and content that drive business outcomes. Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and product teams. Outstanding project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Executive presence with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Leadership skills with a focus on team development, including mentoring, coaching, and talent development. An analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making, leveraging metrics and insights to drive program optimization and improvement. Preferred Qualifications and Skills While not essential, the following qualifications and skills are highly desirable: 10-15+ years of customer marketing experience, with a strong track record of driving business growth and customer engagement. Ability to create strategic plans aligned with business priorities, with a focus on driving revenue growth and customer outcomes. Strong writing and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling content and narratives that drive business outcomes. Problem-solving, analytical, and budget management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience in team building and mentoring, with a strong ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Adaptability to fast-paced environments, with the ability to navigate change and ambiguity. What We Offer At blithequark, we're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. As a member of our Customer Marketing team, you'll have access to: A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about customer marketing. Opportunities for career growth and development, including training, mentoring, and coaching. A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive salary, bonus, and equity. A range of perks and benefits, including flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and employee recognition initiatives. A culture that values innovation, creativity, and continuous learning, with opportunities to stay ahead of the curve in customer marketing. Work Environment and Company Culture At blithequark, we're committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and supportive. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce is essential to driving innovation and business success. Our company culture is built on a foundation of: Innovation and creativity, with a focus on staying ahead of the curve in customer marketing. Collaboration and teamwork, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing. Continuous learning and development, with opportunities for training, mentoring, and coaching. Diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. Location and Travel Requirements This role is available for remote applicants, although we prefer candidates who live within a reasonable commute of one of blithequark's offices, as we operate on a hybrid work model. The role requires up to 10% travel, which may include attendance at industry events, customer meetings, and internal conferences. Join Our Team If you're a results-driven marketing professional who is passionate about building innovative customer advocacy programs, we want to hear from you. As a Director, Customer Marketing at blithequark, you'll have the opportunity to drive business growth, foster customer engagement, and develop a high-performing team. Apply now to join our dynamic Customer Marketing team and take the next step in your career. Apply for this job