Director of Marketing EMEA and ASIA PAC in London

We are seeking a talented marketing professional to join our staff in London. The Marketing Director will be responsible for managing a wide range of marketing processes, projects and events. You’ll interact with executive management, the U.S. based marketing team and the international Sales organization to lead marketing initiatives throughout EMEA and Asia Pac. Reporting to the Limelight Vice President of Marketing and working closely with the Group Vice President of International, you will plan activities and execute marketing initiatives in support of the corporate marketing strategy and International business priorities. The individual selected for this position must be an experienced marketer who is detail-oriented, highly motivated and a self-starter who can succeed in a fast-pace work environment.

Responsibilities:

•Developing and executing marketing plans designed to drive business opportunities for the International team.
•Guide International lead generation activities including assisting with content and messaging, tracking and analyzing and managing marketing campaigns
•Developing and executing public relations strategies including maintaining relationships with industry analysts and press contacts and generating speaking opportunities for International leadership team.
•Coordinating various integrated communications and marketing activities while working with cross-functional groups to provide content for well-planned and energetic business development efforts.
•Help with monitoring, updating and posting to Limelight International’s external social media channels.

Requirements:

•Prior experience working in a b-to-b technology environment preferably with exposure to SaaS or Cloud solutions.
•Contacts with the IT press and analysts.
•Ability to operate in a fast-pace working environment and meet critical deadlines.
•Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and communicate across multiple staff levels.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Effective project management and organizational skills.
•Sound understanding of marketing principles and corporate strategy.
•Experience executing a public relations strategy and managing PR resources.
•Demonstrated writing, editing, proofreading skills.
•Ability to multi-task numerous projects and solve business issues in a timely manner.
•Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and webcast systems.
•Self-motivated, confident, energetic, and creative thinker.
•Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or communications with a minimum of 5 years of marketing experience.
•Previous work experience in a CDN or IT/SaaS solutions company a plus.
•Basic HTML knowledge and experience using Salesforce Chatter and Adobe Dreamweaver a plus.