Demand Generation Manager

Zscaler
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with extensive B2B tech marketing experience who thrive in remote work arrangements and can bridge technical and strategic domains through cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in B2B tech demand generation and a history of cross-functional collaboration
    — “serving as a cross-functional connective tissue between Product Marketing, Sales Development, Field Marketing, and Partner Marketing teams”
  • Individuals with a data-driven mindset and experience building dashboards and reporting tools
    — “partnering with analytics teams to build dashboards against core KPIs”

Things to consider

  • The role emphasizes a strong bias for action and ownership, which may require high initiative and accountability
    — “You act like an owner, driven by a passion for the mission, a strong bias for action”
  • Candidates must be comfortable with remote work and have experience in enterprise-level marketing
    — “Experience marketing to C-level and practitioners within technical functions at enterprise accounts”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with AI tools and how they improved campaign efficiency in your resume
    — “Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies”
  • Showcase your ability to align marketing and sales teams through specific examples in interviews
    — “ensuring programs, messaging, and assets are tightly aligned to funnel stage, audience segment, and sales follow-up workflows”
  • Quantify your impact on pipeline growth and ROI in past roles to demonstrate results
    — “Monitoring campaign success metrics (e.g., conversion rates, pipeline growth, ROI)”
  • Demonstrate your ability to use MarTech tools like Marketo or Tableau in your application materials
    — “proficiency in modern MarTech tools (e.g., SFDC, Marketo, Tableau, Google Suite)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed and executed full-funnel campaigns
  • Nurtured leads through the sales funnel
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams
Typical background
Experience in demand generation or marketing campaigns

Skills & requirements

Required

Demand GenerationMulti-channel CampaignsLead NurturingSales EnablementData-driven Marketing

Preferred

Content CreationProduct Marketing

Stack & domain

Demand GenerationMulti-channel CampaignsEmailSocial MediaPaid AdsWebinarsLead NurturingProduct MarketingSales DevelopmentField MarketingPartner MarketingData AnalysisDashboardsKPI TrackingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingData-driven MindsetTeamworkLeadershipSecurityEnterprise SoftwareAI

About the role

Original posting from Zscaler via Greenhouse

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role 

We are looking for a Demand Generation Manager to join our team. This is a Hybrid or Remote role, reporting to the Director, Marketing Campaigns in the Marketing department. A Demand Generation Manager drives revenue growth by developing and executing full-funnel, multi-channel campaigns designed to generate pipeline, accelerate deals, and expand existing accounts through cross-sell and upsell motions. They serve as a cross-functional connective tissue between Product Marketing, Sales Development, Field Marketing, and Partner Marketing teams, ensuring programs, messaging, and assets are tightly aligned to funnel stage, audience segment, and sales follow-up workflows. Underpinning all execution is a data-driven mindset: they own campaign performance reporting, partner with analytics teams to build dashboards against core KPIs, and continuously optimize tactics based on conversion rates, pipeline contribution, and ROI.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Developing, implementing, and optimizing full funnel, multi-touch campaigns across multiple channels (e.g., email, social media, paid ads, webinars, etc.) to generate and accelerate pipeline, drive cross sell/upsell opportunities, and increase brand awareness

Designing programs to nurture leads through the sales funnel, ensuring alignment with Product Marketing Managers and Sales Development teams for effective lead follow-up

Partnering with content and product teams to deliver resources like whitepapers, case studies, videos, and eBooks that align to funnel stage and target audiences to support demand generation efforts

Monitoring campaign success metrics (e.g., conversion rates, pipeline growth, ROI) and recommending tactics to optimize results

Collaborating with analytics teams to build dashboards and reporting tools that track success against KPI

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You act like an owner, driven by a passion for the mission, a strong bias for action, and the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

You are a high-trust collaborator who is ambitious for team success, actively engaging in continuous feedback with candor, clarity, and respect.

You possess a continuous learning mindset, actively seeking feedback to grow professionally and partner effectively across the organization.

You are resilient and adaptable, navigating change and high-pressure situations with composure, focus, and a steady, positive approach.

You are data-driven, leveraging analytics and evidence over assumptions to make informed decisions and optimize campaign outcomes.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain

8+ years experience with demand generation marketing strategies, including paid acquisition, email marketing, content syndication and virtual events

Knowledge of B2B tech sales cycles and buyer journeys

Experience marketing to C-level and practitioners within technical functions at enterprise accounts

Proficient at evaluating campaign performance metrics to inform strategy and tactics

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Demonstrate a proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency

Creative and eager to test new tactics to uncover growth opportunities

Effective at driving stakeholder alignment on complex initiatives in fast-paced environments

Proven track record building pipeline at both startup and enterprise levels, with proficiency in modern MarTech tools (e.g., SFDC, Marketo, Tableau, Google Suite)

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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range$127,400—$182,000 USDAt Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Source: Zscaler careers (Greenhouse)

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