Sr Field Marketing Manager - CEMEA at Confluent

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.

It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.

One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.

Role Overview

As the Marketing Manager, Regional Field Marketing for CEMEA, you'll report directly to the Senior Director of EMEA Field Marketing. Your primary responsibility will be developing and scaling efficient go-to-market plans that align with Confluent's business growth objectives in the Central region. A close partnership with sales leadership is paramount to success in this role.

This role focuses on engaging customers and prospects through targeted campaigns and high-touch field marketing activities. Your efforts must build quality pipeline, drive predictable revenue, with a particular emphasis on new pipeline generation and accelerating pipeline velocity. Collaboration with sales, partner organizations, SDR, CSM, and Demand Generation teams is essential.

A Day in the Life

Here’s what a typical day might look like:

• Morning: Review regional sales performance and pipeline reports. Attend a sales leadership meeting to discuss upcoming priorities and marketing needs.
• Mid-day: Collaborate with the partner marketing team on joint program development. Work with the demand generation team to optimize campaign performance.
• Afternoon: Meet with account executives to discuss account-based marketing strategies. Analyze marketing spend and ROI to identify areas for improvement. Prepare a presentation on regional marketing performance for senior management.

Why Remote in Germany?

Confluent embraces remote work to attract top talent and foster a diverse workforce. Germany, with its strong tech industry and central location within CEMEA, offers a strategic base for this role. Working remotely allows you to manage your time effectively, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to Confluent’s success from anywhere in Germany. Confluent supports its remote employees with the resources and tools they need to thrive.

Career Path

This role provides a strong foundation for career growth within Confluent's marketing organization. Potential career paths include:

• Senior Manager, Field Marketing: Leading a larger team of field marketing managers.
• Director, Regional Marketing: Overseeing all marketing activities for a specific region.
• Director, Global Campaigns: Developing and executing global marketing campaigns.
• VP, Marketing: Leading a significant portion of the marketing organization.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role in Germany is $120,000 - $180,000 USD per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location. Confluent offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, stock options, and retirement plan.

Confluent Culture

Confluent fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. Employees are encouraged to ask questions, share feedback, and support each other. The company values diversity and strives to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. Confluent's core values include:

• Customer Obsession: Putting the customer first in everything we do.
• Innovation: Continuously seeking new and better ways to solve problems.
• Collaboration: Working together to achieve common goals.
• Ownership: Taking responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
• Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the Confluent careers website. Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. The application process typically involves a phone screening, followed by several rounds of interviews with hiring managers and team members.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Confluent's mission? Confluent’s mission is to set data in motion.
2. What does Confluent do? Confluent provides a data streaming platform based on Apache Kafka.
3. What are the key responsibilities of this role? Developing and executing regional field marketing plans, generating pipeline, and collaborating with sales.
4. What skills are required for this role? Field marketing experience, data analysis skills, and communication skills.
5. What is the career path for this role? Senior Manager, Director, and VP roles within marketing.
6. What is the salary range for this role? Estimated range is $120,000 - $180,000 USD per year.
7. What benefits does Confluent offer? Health insurance, paid time off, stock options, and retirement plan.
8. What is Confluent's culture like? Innovative, collaborative, and inclusive.
9. How do I apply for this role? Apply online through the Confluent careers website.
10. What is CEMEA? Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa.