Storage Field Editorial Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

PLEASE NOTE: This position can be in Broomfield, CO or the Bay Area, CA.

Responsible for supporting Sales, Marketing, Field Marketing and Customers driving awareness and adoption of Sun's Storage Portfolio.
Primary activities include; content development and transfer of information from the Storage BU to the Sun field audiences. Field communication plans and content need to be created and tailored by audience, for most effective reach and acceleration of sales. Primary audiences include; Storage Sales, ISO, SSA's, and Partners. Special focus and relationships will be developed by Region, to ensure localization and reach. This position will be responsible for developing/and or contributing to a field editorial calendar and ensuring a cadence of execution against the published calendar.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*
Interface with the field to understand needs to drive content through vehicles for highest impact.
Drive strategic, integrated long-term field communication plans and programs
Lead, monitor, adjust, and measure execution of plans
Enable Sales Readiness around new Storage Launches within all GEMs worldwide
Align with other field engagement groups to drive and adopt best practices across Sun
Program management
Attention to details
Ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated to drive results, with proven track record of delivering
Ability to work as a team player and build strong relationships to maximize effectivity

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Domestic and international travel may be required
Web Guerilla Marketing Surveys, metrics, and reporting

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Good understanding of Sun's product portfolio and strategies
Good understanding of Sun's organization (Bu, GSO and Services)
Storage background
Strategic planning
Proven international experience
Strong project/program management experience

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
Broad industry experience
Sales experience
Technical aptitude
Field Marketing experience
Foreign Languages

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 8+

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EDUCATION: Bachelors degree

FIELD OF STUDY: Business

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