Colt is the New Standard in high bandwidth network and voice services for enterprises and wholesale customers in Europe, Asia and North America’s largest business hubs. With a global reach but a deep local presence, Colt is big enough to deliver and small enough to care.
Role purpose
The role is to manage product marketing for Colt SDN (Software Defined Networking) portfolio and drive Colt thought leadership on SDN. Being SDN a leading edge technology and a key component of Colt strategy, this role is also thought to drive innovation in Colt.
Key accountabilities
Develop product marketing collateral for SDN – ensure it reflects the needs of Colt target markets globally and positions Colt as an innovator and a thought leader.
Agree SDN related campaigns and marcoms with Marketing and Communications
Write SDN related thought leadership content to feed Colt external and internal communications channels.
Work with Marketing to ensure Colt’s web site offers a consistent, powerful and easily consumable overview of Colt SDN capabilities and offering.
Work with Communications and Sales Enablement to plan and deliver internal and external announcements, newsletter articles, webinars to ensure SDN related news are communicated effectively and timely.
Deliver presentations about Colt SDN offering and positioning, in coordination with product managers
Ensure sales enablement digital platforms are kept up-to-date in line with Colt SDN offering evolution.
Innovate the way Colt SDN capabilities and offering are presented internally and externally
Drive award submissions in the SDN space.
Key performance indicators
Timely internal and external launch of new SDN related products and features
Internal awareness about Colt SDN capabilities and offering
Relationships and key contacts
This is a role with a wide range of contacts:
Product Managers
Strategy & Technical Innovation
Market Development
External industry analysts
Marketing
Communications
Sales and Pre-sales
Sales Enablement
Customer Relationship Management
Role specific requirements
Skills & Experience & Qualifications
Strong experience in B2B Product Marketing or Product Management
Solid background knowledge of SDN technology & products and the relevant marketplace (competition, customer profiles, suppliers…), including SD-WAN, universal CPE, On Demand etc.
Experience with working in an international environment
Excellent English language skills (writing and verbal)
Proven expertise in presentation techniques. Able to interact with press and analysts.
Able to present and position complex topics from a customer perspective
MBA or equivalent degree required
Behaviours
Self-driven and autonomous
Ability to influence people outside of hierarchical control
Focus on delivery and getting things done
Attitude to challenge stereotypes
In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognises the importance of a work life balance.
Some benefit examples are:
Flexible working and relaxed dress code
Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
Flexible benefits scheme
Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning
Business mentoring
We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to making Colt an inclusive and supportive workplace
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How to Apply
Please send a copy of your CV to Shweta Shweta.Fourcault@colt.net. Please state on the email that you saw the job ad on pinkjobs.
