Manager, Regional Field Marketing Southern Europe

**Get to know Okta**

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.

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**About our team**

The EMEA Field Marketing team is a critical component of Okta’s ambitious growth strategy in the region. We are a passionate, high-impact group that works in close partnership with Sales and other cross-functional teams to drive pipeline, accelerate opportunities, and build brand presence. This specific team is focused on igniting growth and building a sustainable marketing strategy across the key markets of Southern Europe: France, Italy, and Spain. We value collaboration, a 'can-do' attitude, and empowering every member to lead with innovative ideas.

**About this role**

**What you will do**
- Strategy & Leadership: Be accountable for developing and executing the comprehensive marketing strategy for Southern Europe (France, Italy, and Spain), ensuring alignment with EMEA and global objectives.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of two Field Marketing specialists, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment.
- Sales Partnership: Drive accelerated business growth by working in close partnership with the regional Sales leadership, aligning marketing efforts to sales goals, and owning accountability for marketing attach targets.
- Program Execution: Oversee the development and delivery of impactful, integrated marketing programs that resonate with local markets and drive measurable results.
- Partner Ecosystem: Cultivate and expand relationships with the regional partner ecosystem to help drive growth by extending market reach across Southern Europe.
- Innovation: Champion an innovative approach to marketing, continuously exploring and implementing new strategies, including expressing excitement about the potential for AI to transform marketing effectiveness.

**What experience you have**

**Demonstrated experience in regional or field marketing, ideally within the technology or SaaS industry.**
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a small team, acting as a true _player-coach_.
- Track record of successfully partnering with Sales teams to achieve joint business objectives and marketing attach targets.
- Experience in building and executing data-driven marketing strategies in a multi-country region.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with a history of effectively working across various cross-functional partners (Product Marketing, Performance Marketing, Communications, etc.).
- Fluency in French and professional working proficiency in either Spanish or Italian.
- A resourceful, 'can-do' mindset and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

**Why you are excited about the role**
- You are eager to take on a leadership role that directly impacts Okta’s EMEA growth trajectory.
- You are excited by the opportunity to shape the marketing strategy for a high-growth region.
- You thrive in a _player-coach_ environment, enjoying both leading a team and being hands-on with execution.
- You are passionate about leveraging technology, including AI, to drive marketing innovation.
- You are ready to join a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive global organization.

**Why we are excited about you**
- You bring the experience needed to connect deeply with our Southern European markets.
- Your ability to be a _player-coach_ ensures both strategic oversight and impactful execution.
- Your drive for innovation and 'can-do' attitude will be essential for navigating a dynamic growth environment.
- You are a collaborative leader who excels at building strong relationships with Sales and cross-functional teams.
- You demonstrate a clear commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Okta’s Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies are part of the deeply ingrained principles that guide all of our company’s actions. They also align strongly to our cultural cornerstones, our Okta values: love our customers, empower our people, never stop innovating, act with integrity, and maintain transparency. It’s our expectation that our managers and leaders embody these core competencies:

- Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
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