Senior Marketing Manager - Academy

At Guild, we believe talent is everywhere and that opportunity should be too. We continue to have our home and headquarters in Denver, but we have embraced a distributed model of working to reach the best talent in the United States. While some roles may require proximity to our Denver office, roles based outside of our Denver office can sit in any of the following 32 states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and Washington D.C. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. If you are an Internal Candidate, please apply via our Internal Job Board. To thrive as a company and meet our impact goals, we must cultivate a culture of high-performance. We know managers are often the single-largest driver of employee satisfaction and growth, and our talent is our biggest asset. Because of that, we’ve identified consistent expectations for all of Guild’s people managers — helping you know what to expect from your experience here. We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and creative Senior Marketing Manager - Guild Academy to lead high-impact marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth for Guild’s Academy product; B2B marketing to a Senior HR or L&D Enterprise buyer. This role will own key marketing programs end-to-end — from strategy and planning through execution and performance optimization — and partner cross-functionally to deliver measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate blends strong business acumen with hands-on execution, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has experience influencing senior stakeholders across functions. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Translate product business requirements into marketing goals - with an emphasis on pipeline creation - in partnership with Marketing Operations, Product Marketing and channel teams (events, digital, social, etc.) Drive optimization recommendations and build performance mindset across the collective teams Campaign & Program Leadership Serve as ‘marketing quarterback’ with functional disciplines (thought leadership, content, events, etc.) to execute and optimize campaign and programs Partner with Operations team to prioritize metrics and drive performance outcomes Contribute to messaging strategy (with PMM) and ensure brand consistency across touchpoints Drive monthly and quarterly reviews to senior leadership team Stakeholder & Team Leadership Build strong trusted partnerships with the key product leadership: PMM, Solution Consultants, Product and Sales Influence and align cross-functional partners Champion best practices in marketing operations, experimentation, and execution Qualifications Required 6–10+ years of performance marketing experience Proven experience leading multi-channel marketing programs Strong strategic thinking and business acumen Demonstrated ability to translate data into insights and action Experience partnering closely with Sales and/or Product teams Exceptional project management and prioritization skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional influence skills across business and marketing leaders Experience working in medium-sized or high-growth companies and/or digital marketing agencies Preferred Experience using and/ or developing and executing go-to-market strategies for AI-enabled products Experience in similar categories of Talent Management/ Learning space Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (MBA a plus) We are committed to equal pay for equal work and believe in compensation transparency. All salary ranges are standardized nationwide and will not vary by region. This role offers a competitive total compensation package, including a base salary of $125,000 - $150,000 and stock options. Compensation offered will be based on a combination of factors such as experience, competencies, and internal equity. Posting Date: March 6, 2026 This role will stay open for a minimum of 3 days. Guild partners with the country’s most innovative employers, including Chipotle, Target, Walgreens, JPMorgan Chase, Hilton, Spectrum, PepsiCo, Tyson, and more, to build the talent needed for today and a resilient workforce for tomorrow. Guild helps employers identify, develop, and mobilize internal talent, enabling workers to gain skills for in-demand roles and companies to stay agile. By connecting employees to real-world learning, coaching, and career support, and providing companies with actionable talent insights, Guild transforms all talent into high-impact contributors and positions companies for long-term, sustainable growth. For more information, visit Guild is a female‑founder, certified B Corp. The company has been recognized by Fortune’s Change the World list (2021, 2025), the Forbes Cloud 100 (2020–2025), Great Place to Work (2022–2025), CNBC’s Disruptor 50 (2021–2024), TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies (2022), Inc.’s Best‑Led Companies (2021), Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas (2020), and B Lab’s Best for the World (2019), among many others. Benefits Access to low‑cost, high‑quality health care options through Collective Health and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO) Access to a 401(k) to help save for the future Vacation policy to rest and recharge 8 days of fully‑paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover Family‑friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non‑birthing parents and 18‑20 weeks for birthing parents; 4‑week ramp‑up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, employer‑sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits. Well‑rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth Guild is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. We currently offer the following benefits: (benefits list above). #J-18808-Ljbffr