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Marketing Manager in San Francisco, CA

Marketing Manager job description

A marketing manager is responsible for overseeing the promotion of a company’s brand, and for developing and executing successful marketing strategies that build awareness of the company’s products or services. This professional may manage marketing for a range of products or specialize in a particular product or service, depending on the size of the organization. Marketing managers evaluate previous marketing campaigns, initiate market research, and develop and implement new campaigns. Candidates should have experience in online marketing and social media strategy. A degree in marketing or business administration is often required.

Typical marketing manager duties:

Developing and deploying marketing campaigns through media, advertising and social media channelsOverseeing internal marketing teams, promotional messaging and products, and ensuring they meet brand guidelinesManaging the annual marketing budget, allocating funds, and reporting on the performance of strategies and campaigns

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AI marketing tools
Answer engine optimization (AEO) and SEO
Brand management
Content and social marketing
CRM strategy
Customer insights
Go-to-market strategy
Integrated campaigns
Marketing analytics
Marketing automation
Marketing strategy
Paid media
Project management
Salary for Marketing Manager in San Francisco, CA

123760 - 175100

Low
123760
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
148240
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
175100
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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