Demand Generation Manager

Demand Generation Manager Reports to: VP of Marketing Location: Alpharetta, GA or Pensacola, FL About Us Instant Financial is the industry-leading instant pay platform that is changing the way that millions of Americans get paid. With a push of a button on the Instant app, we give employees immediate access to their earned pay or tips after each shift, for free. Employers who pay with Instant significantly boost job applicants, cut turnover, and dramatically reduce absenteeism, transforming them into employers of choice. We're the instant pay platform that is designed for companies that value employee success and well-being, and that's what drives us each day. About the Role Instant is investing aggressively in building a predictable, scalable pipeline engine to support the company's growth targets. The Demand Generation Manager will be a foundational hire on that effort, owning the strategy and hands‑on execution of integrated demand generation programs that fill the top and middle of the funnel with qualified opportunities. As a member of the Marketing team, you will partner daily with multiple teams, including sales to have direct accountability for pipeline volume, quality, and velocity, not just top-of-funnel activity metrics. Responsibilities Own the demand generation strategy and calendar across paid, owned, and earned channels — including Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, content syndication, webinars, email/lifecycle nurture, and account-based marketing (ABM) — to build qualified pipeline against Instant's growth targets. Design, launch, and continuously optimize multi-channel campaigns targeting HR, payroll, total rewards, and operations decision-makers at large, hourly-workforce employers (hospitality, retail, QSR, transportation/logistics, staffing). Partner with the SVP, Sales to define and refine lead scoring, MQL/SQL criteria, and service-level agreements (SLAs) between marketing and sales, ensuring a tight, accountable handoff. Build and manage nurture programs that move leads efficiently through the funnel and improve conversion rates at each stage. Manage the demand generation budget and marketing technology stack (marketing automation, CRM, intent data, analytics) to maximize pipeline return on spend. Stand up and manage account-based marketing programs targeting named strategic accounts in partnership with enterprise sales. Own reporting and attribution for demand generation performance — pipeline sourced/influenced, cost per lead/opportunity, funnel conversion, and channel ROI — and run a disciplined test-and-learn approach to keep improving results. Qualifications 5+ years of B2B demand generation experience, ideally in SaaS, fintech, HR tech, or payroll/benefits technology, with a track record of building pipelines against a quota. Hands‑on experience running and optimizing paid digital programs, including Google Ads and LinkedIn Ads, plus experience with content syndication and/or ABM platforms. Proficiency with marketing automation platforms and HubSpot (CRM) including nurture flows, lead scoring, and reporting. Strong quantitative fluency — comfortable owning funnel metrics and using data to prioritize and defend investment decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable partnering closely with sales leadership and being measured on pipeline and revenue outcomes. Preferred: Experience selling into HR, payroll, benefits, or total rewards buyers, or into hourly-workforce, multi‑location employers; experience scaling demand generation at an early‑ or growth‑stage company; familiarity with intent data tools (e.g., 6sense, Clearbit, ZoomInfo). Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a relevant discipline required. What We Can Offer You Professional growth and career development Collaborative team environment - everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use it Flexible vacation time - we believe in healthy work and family life Retirement plan plus company match Medical, dental, and vision benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Instant