Marketing Specialist jobs in United States, California, San Diego

What makes this role exciting is the incredible potential within the Live Shopping market . You’ll have the chance to:

• Drive significant impact: Your strategies will directly contribute to eBay’s growth and leadership within a high-profile part of our business.

• Innovate and experiment: From testing new paid media channels to piloting unique content formats, you’ll have the freedom to define new ways to connect with audiences.

• Build and lead a team: Foster creativity and performance within a dedicated team focused on live shopping success.

• Leverage our unique position:

• Define, grow, and engage audiences for eBay Live — building strategies to grow customers across categories (channels, tactics, messaging, creative, etc).

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns , from awareness through conversion, ensuring a cohesive experience across paid, owned, and earned channels.

• Lead a rigorous “test and learn” approach in paid media, identifying high-performing tactics and scaling them to achieve brand and business objectives.

• Craft a compelling brand narrative for eBay Live, balancing the needs of diverse verticals with eBay’s overarching business goals.

• Partner cross-functionally with internal marketing, product, design, research, communications, and category teams to deliver seamless customer experiences.

• Use insights and analytics to measure impact, identify opportunities, and continually refine audience and media strategies.

• Cultivate relationships with creators, influencers, and partners to expand reach and community engagement.

• Manage and optimize budgets

• 10+ years of brand and/or growth marketing experience , including direct expertise in live shopping, livestream commerce, or interactive retail platforms .

• Demonstrated success in audience definition, acquisition, and conversion across multiple verticals.

• Proven ability to develop, test, and scale paid media strategies that drive measurable business impact.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience guiding cross-functional teams in complex, fast-paced environments.

• Deep understanding of consumer behavior in live shopping contexts and how to engage diverse communities.

• Exceptional communicator and collaborator, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Join the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions

• Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region.

• Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex and Cloud business objectives.

• Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement.

• Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches; while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions for customers.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored customer-centric solutions.

• Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients.

• Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events.

Your Experience

• 3+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industry.

• Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers.

• Experience selling SIEM, EDR, XDR, SOC and SOAR solutions is highly preferred.

• Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations

• Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results.

• Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams.

• Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferred

• Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $212800 - $292600/yrThe offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute the organization's sourcing strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers value.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Develop and use scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing operations.
• Explore and evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Expectations

• Enterprise Leadership & Influence - Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior executives in Marketing, Communications, and Finance. Shape investment strategies that balance creativity and commercial discipline. Influence enterprise decision-making through compelling insights, financial transparency, and an expert understanding of how strategic sourcing accelerates marketing performance.
• Market Authority & Executive Connectivity - Maintain an unparalleled command of the global marketing landscape — spanning creative agencies, media networks, digital platforms, production firms, martech providers, and data analytics partners. Be the leader who is on speed dial with executives at all major marketing agencies, and other key marketing ecosystem partners , bringing early insight into emerging media trends, pricing shifts, and innovation opportunities.
• Category Strategy & Transformation - Architect and deliver visionary category strategies across Creative, Media, Sponsorships, Martech, Research, and Production . Drive cross-functional alignment between business stakeholders and sourcing teams to deliver scalable, future-forward marketing partnerships that unlock innovation, cost advantage, and speed to market.
• Supplier & Ecosystem Leadership - Build deep, strategic relationships with top-tier agencies, platforms, and marketing service providers. Shape partner strategies and performance frameworks that ensure accountability, transparency, and innovation. Leverage executive relationships to co-create next-generation marketing models and value frameworks.
• Global Impact & Organizational Excellence - Lead a global sourcing organization that partners seamlessly with marketing and finance leaders across all regions. Drive operational excellence, consistency, and governance while enabling speed, flexibility, and creativity in sourcing decisions.
• Team Leadership & Development - Inspire, coach, and develop sourcing talent into strategic business partners. Cultivate a high-performance culture defined by insight, influence, and impact. Champion best-in-class sourcing methodologies and elevate the marketing procurement brand across the enterprise.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

• Progressive experience in Marketing Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Agency Management , with proven success influencing VP+ level leaders in Marketing, Brand, and Finance.
• Deep expertise across Creative, Media, Digital, Martech, Research, Advertising, Sponsorships, and Production categories.
• Market-connected leader with strong, direct relationships across major marketing platforms and agency networks — including all major marketing agencies .
• Proven success leading category strategy design , sourcing transformations , and operating model modernization at enterprise scale.
• Recognized for challenging the status quo , simplifying complexity, and driving enterprise alignment through data-driven storytelling and strategic influence.
• Strong executive presence, financial acumen, and communication skills ; capable of shaping and articulating strategies that bridge creativity, business outcomes, and value creation.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Procurement certification preferred.
• Experience in global organizations and proficiency with Category Management, Ariba, and BI tools.

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The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

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Job Description:

Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

This job is responsible for partnering with Merrill Financial Advisors (FAs) to deliver banking and borrowing solutions to their clients. Key responsibilities include creating relationships with FAs to deepen Merrill client relationships by connecting them to consumer banking solutions and providing ongoing servicing of those solutions. Job expectations include providing comprehensive banking solutions to clients, serving as a digital product expert, as well as identifying and encouraging FA client referrals to other Bank of America specialists.

Responsibilities:

• Emphasizes broader banking implications and benefits to Financial Advisors (FAs) and their teams to promote incorporation of banking into day-to-day FA practices and operations
• Partners with Financial Advisor teams to educate clients on banking products and help navigate complex client situations
• Delivers a high-quality client experience that is consistent with the expectations of a Wealth Management client by providing comprehensive financial solutions to clients, including managing expenses, building wealth, and managing debt
• Ensures exceptional client service quality delivery by supporting the operational execution of tasks and conducting follow-up routines to meet client needs
• Understands and accesses the full breadth of resources across the bank to create opportunities that meet a client's diverse financial needs

Skills:

• Account Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Influence
• Relationship Building
• Advisory
• Client Experience Branding
• Executive Presence
• Networking
• Sales Performance Management
• Attention to Detail
• Pipeline Management
• Presentation Skills
• Prioritization
• Referral Identification

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales teams to drive product commercial success
• Champion customer needs to ensure products address key pain points and deliver value
• Develop and execute go-to-market plans for new product launches and feature updates
• Build a deep understanding of markets, competitors, and regulatory landscapes to inform strategy
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to gather customer feedback and refine product positioning
• Support the launch of new markets and offers by coordinating with global and regional teams
• Lead the prioritization and execution of marketing campaigns to increase adoption and market share
• Provide expertise on product capabilities, value propositions, and best use cases
• Monitor product performance metrics and identify opportunities for growth and optimization
• Drive commercial readiness by developing positioning, messaging, and cross-channel launch strategies

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• BNPL marketing experience, including co-marketing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating effectively with multiple cross-functional teams.
• You have a passion to grow businesses and want the best possible client experience in the process.
• Global acquisition marketing experience.
• Deep understanding of all marketing channels: OOH, ATL and BTL direct acquisition channels.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

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