Adoptions Marketing Manager (Remote)

Das ist der Job

Identify market opportunities based on state initiatives, funding, legislation, and priorities within K‑12 education.

Darum lohnt es sich

Adoptions Marketing Manager The Adoptions Marketing Manager supports our K-12 School team and is responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing integrated marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and pipeline growth across school districts, educators, and administrators.

This role partners closely with sales, product marketing, demand, and content teams to deliver targeted, data‑driven campaigns aligned to the unique needs of the K‑12 education market specific to California, Florida, and Texas.

Channel Management Collaborate with Demand and Central Marketing to implement campaigns across multiple channels, including: Email marketing Paid media (digital ads, social, search) Events and webinars Account‑based marketing (ABM) Partner and field marketing Optimize channel mix based on performance data and audience insights Sales Alignment Partner closely with K‑12 sales teams to align campaigns with territory priorities and pipeline goals.

Responsibilities Strategic Planning Develop and implement strategic, integrated, multi‑channel marketing campaigns targeting CA, FL, and TX K‑12 audiences (district leaders, administrators, IT decision‑makers, and educators) aligned with business objectives and sales priorities.

Plan and lead campaign calendars, ensuring timely launch and execution across channels. Create annual and quarterly campaign plans for priority states. Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs. Content & Messaging Collaborate with product marketing to craft compelling, education‑focused messaging and value propositions.

Ensure campaigns reflect K‑12 trends such as digital transformation, student outcomes, equity initiatives, and compliance requirements. Guide content development including emails, landing pages, webinars, white papers, case studies, and thought leadership assets for designated states.

Support account‑based strategies and provide campaign toolkits for sales enablement. Gather field feedback to refine targeting, messaging, and campaign effectiveness. Performance & Analytics Define key performance indicators and success metrics for each campaign (e.g., MQLs, SQLs, pipeline contribution, and ROI).

Monitor campaign performance and optimize in real time. Provide regular reporting and insights to marketing and business partners. Leverage marketing automation and CRM tools to track engagement and conversion.

Market Expertise Develop a deep understanding of the K‑12 education landscape, including: Budget cycles and funding sources Key buying roles and decision‑making processes Competitive landscape and industry trends Stay current on education policy and emerging needs impacting schools Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.

Minimum of 3 years of B2B marketing experience, preferably in education, EdTech, or public sector. Confirmed experience leading integrated marketing campaigns end‑to‑end, with state adoption experience preferred. Strong understanding of demand generation, lead lifecycle, and funnel metrics.

Experience working with CRM and marketing automation platforms. Experience marketing to K‑12 school districts or education institutions preferred. Familiarity with account‑based marketing (ABM) strategies preferred. Knowledge of K‑12 procurement and funding models preferred.

Ability to translate complex solutions into clear, compelling messaging preferred. Ability to travel up to 25% for conferences, events, and customer meetings. Compensation Base Salary: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 USD (individual base pay may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location).

Eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program, with an annual 5% target for individual performance. Cengage is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. For accommodations, contact accommodations.ta@cengage.com.

All qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected class or other factor as required by federal, state, and local laws. Cengage welcomes applicants regardless of classification protected by applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr