As the leader in Enterprise Open Source Storage, iXsystems is gaining share in the storage market, and we need a dynamic and visionary Sr. Director of Marketing who can build upon our rapidly accelerating growth by bringing the brand and marketing strategy to the next level.

The opportunity is a unique one for a creative and innovative Marketing leader who can be a growth catalyst. TrueNAS is a well-known brand and the world’s most deployed storage software (with 15+ million downloads, millions of deployments). It has an active community of hundreds of thousands of users, which provides a very large audience of >200K newsletter subscribers, 10M digital engagements a year, thousands of inbound leads annually, and thousands of customers already using TrueNAS Enterprise appliances. With $100M in bookings over the past two years, we’re merely scratching the surface of what’s possible. We have the ability to be the next Billion Dollar brand in Storage. Are you the one that can take us there?

This is a hybrid role based out of our Maryville, TN office or our San Jose, CA office. Relocation is available. This position may be fully remote if located in the United States for the right candidate.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range of this position is $144,000 to $194,000 USD Annually Additional compensation through the Incentive Bonus Program is available for this position. iXsystems will also provide a standard competitive equity package.

Please note that the provided range reflects the pay spectrum for positions within the same job category as the one to which this position belongs. The final offer will consider various factors, such as location, education, and prior experience, to ensure a comprehensive and fair compensation assessment.

iXsystems offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan, and more.

Why join iXsystems?

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2002, iXsystems is a profitable, growing, self-funded global company that is changing the data storage industry with TrueNAS, the world's most popular Open Source storage software. Relied upon by millions in over 200 countries, TrueNAS is an award-winning universal data platform used by a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Open Source has conquered all levels of data center infrastructure except storage, and we believe the world is finally ready for the Open Storage era.

iXians across the globe collaborate in real-time to deliver the best customer experience possible. Light on meetings, our agile stand-up environment helps all employees develop relationships and better deliver outcomes. We live our values every day, striving to be inclusive, and building a worldwide community that believes people come first.

The Day-to-Day

The Senior Director of Marketing will develop and execute a creative, unique marketing strategy that leverages our massive community to support business objectives and increase market share. They will lead and expand the Marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance. The Sr. Director of Marketing will conduct an in-depth market analysis to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights.

The essential functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Organizational Management: Lead and expand the Marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.
Integrated Marketing: Champion an integrated approach to marketing, including digital, content, PR, events, and product marketing.
Customer/User Community Engagement: Develop strategies to enhance customer engagement and loyalty.
Performance Analysis: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies and adjust plans accordingly.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, product, and other teams to ensure a unified approach to market.
Budget Oversight: Manage the marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and maximization of ROI.
Innovation: Stay abreast of marketing trends and technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of marketing innovation.
Special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

We have identified the following programs, experience, and knowledge that have helped others find success in this role at iXsystems. We understand, though, that knowledge comes from many forms of learning and experiences. Above all, we consider a person’s potential impact in the role and value their unique path to this point in their career.

10+ years of marketing experience, with significant leadership experience in the technology sector
Marketing leadership background in a start-up, tech company preferred
Experience in global market expansion and brand building
Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies
A career path that demonstrates an increasing level of responsibility in Marketing leadership
Experience in product marketing for data-related products and offerings
Experience building, executing, and scaling cross-functional marketing initiatives
Demonstrable past success in go-to-market for storage, software, or hardware products/tech infrastructure a strong plus
Some knowledge of how and why iX’s community audiences use TrueNAS storage is a very strong plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Deep knowledge of the storage solutions industry and open-source products is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of modern marketing channels and techniques, including digital marketing
Ability to easily transition from high-level strategic thinking to creative and detailed execution
Affinity for Open Source and helping others understand its unique differentiation is a strong plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, familiarity with Jira and Agile methodologies a strong plus

Expected Posting Timelines

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, a maximum of 90 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

iXsystems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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