With over $2B in revenue, Autodesk is ranked the 5th largest software company in the world and was recently named one of the top performing companies for 2008 in the BusinessWeek 50 Rankings. Autodesk is a world leader in design innovation technologies for the manufacturing, architecture, construction and media and entertainment industries. Since introducing AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk has developed a broad portfolio of specialized 2D and 3D Digital Prototyping solutions that give designers, engineers, architects and digital artists the tools they need to create the skyscrapers, bridges, products, games and films that make up our world today.

The global Autodesk community includes:
• Our employees: 7,000 staff in more than 60 locations around the globe;
• Our customers: 9 million users in 160 countries -- 100% of Fortune 100 firms are Autodesk customers;
• Our ecosystem: 1,700 channel partners and 3,100 development partners;

Twenty-six years ago, Autodesk and AutoCAD changed the world of design by automating drafting. Today we continue to evolve the design process with products used by designers, architects, engineers, and digital artists worldwide. We have been designated one of 2008’s “Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company Magazine. Autodesk: Hot technology….Cool place to work.

Title: Senior Director, Prosumer Marketing
#0900000030
Location: San Rafael, CA

The Opportunity
Autodesk\\\'s commitment to providing industry solutions to our expansive and growing customer base has resulted in this new career opportunity focused on building a business focused on the Prosumer essentially building an e-tail business for Autodesk. The Senior Director Marketing position for our new Industry Marketing Group will drive the marketing strategy and all Go to Market for Autodesk\\\'s prosumer products basically working with stakeholders to build our ecommerce business. Reporting directly to the Vice President of PSEB Industry Marketing, the Senior Director of Marketing will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy and business objectives for the prosumer business. This role offers great opportunities for a results oriented, seasoned product e-tail executive who knows how to build an etail business and marketing strategy, define program objectives and plans and who is focused on excellent customer experiences. This is your chance to make a big impact on Autodesk\\\'s future.

Role and Responsibilities
• Design, develop and execute an annual marketing plan for Autodesk\\\'s prosumer business segment which is primarily addressed through an e-tail channel. This role will encompass go-to-market strategies for new product and service offerings through this new channel. Will continually evaluate, challenge and adjust strategic marketing plans to meet evolving business and market requirements.

• Responsible for marketing strategies, staff and budget, marketing and merchandising programs, go to market programs, pricing, processes and promotions necessary to increase revenues and drive outstanding customer satisfaction.

• In executing on the marketing plan, the Senior Director of Marketing will develop messaging and standards for marketing success and the timing of marketing investments for maximum impact.

• Working with Product Line groups develop and manage messaging, positioning and pricing for products sold through etailers.

• Work with product line groups to ensure suitability of products for etail channel.

• Partner with sales organization to ensure consistent best practices are employed when working with etailers throughout the world.

• Work with SP&O organization regarding processes and operational support of ecommerce strategy and ability to execute on strategy.

• Develop merchandising plan for all prosumer products.

• Will work closely with the different product line groups within Autodesk to identify prosumer products and strategies for bringing them to market through the appropriate channel.


Candidate Qualifications and Professional Experience

• 8+ years management experience in Marketing, Product Management or related roles in a global software or other high technology solutions company.

• 5+ years of experience building ecommerce business.

• 10+ years of experience developing marketing plans, programs and promotions for high technology, high volume products and services to both partners and customers, in a multi-channel sales model organization.

• Bachelor\\\'s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

• Extensive experience in the strategic development and execution of marketing programs is required, as is the need for highly developed analytical skills. His/her critical thinking abilities will be highly honed, and he/she will be a skillful negotiator. The ideal candidate should have previous experience building and sustaining a worldwide on-line brand identity.

• Extensive experience leading marketing/product teams to build elegant, robust web based online retail solutions.

• The ability to identify business priorities, seek appropriate funding, support and tune marketing programs and validate ROI. The successful candidate must be comfortable crafting and articulating a vision and developing and delivering presentations.

• He/she will have strong leadership skills with a proven ability to influence and build consensus within and outside of the organization at the highest levels to garner support for the division\\\'s objectives.

• Proven success in taking an organization though a period of integration, change and growth, while successfully managing multiple complex projects, juggling competing priorities, and meeting exacting deadlines.

• Strong financial acumen and a proven track record of continual enhancements to the metrics within the candidate\\\'s previous organization is essential. The successful candidate must be able to balance providing exceptional service with the needs to improve financial performance, and increase revenue and profits.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills and strong executive presentation skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills required in order to build the strong relationships, particularly with field organizations and partners, which will be critical to success.

The Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Marketing leader to head up a new team and deliver a new revenue stream for the company. Other advantages include:

• Substantial impact to overall corporate performance through new initiatives in retail.
• Influence the sale of software products that create the world in which we live… from skyscrapers to schools… bridges to aqueducts… and complex machinery to animated movie creatures.
• Autodesk listed on Fortune Top 100 Places to Work.
• Solid corporate growth resulting in individual growth opportunities for advancement.
• Autodesk provides one of the most exceptional compensation and benefit packages, including stock options for all employees, 401k matching, six week sabbatical after four years of employment, domestic partner policy, ongoing employee training and development, flexible work hours and more.

IF YOU ARE AN EXTRAORDINARY PERSON WHO STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.AUTODESK.COM/CAREERS - Job Req #0900000030. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse workforce.