Senior Manager, Field Marketing

Summary

Join Chainguard as the Field Marketing Manager for Central Europe (DACH & Benelux Region) and play a key role in driving demand. You will develop and execute regional marketing plans, generate pipeline, accelerate sales, and strengthen customer relationships. Based in Germany (ideally Berlin), this role supports a remote work model and requires fluency in German and English. The position focuses on building and scaling marketing efforts, with growth opportunities. Chainguard offers a flexible and remote-first culture, comprehensive health insurance, flexible time off, and generous parental leave.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in field marketing/demand generation, with a track record of working with field teams and building successful regional marketing plans
• Expertise in regional marketing strategy – Proven experience planning and executing a mix of field events and programs tailored to regional market dynamics
• Strong partnership mindset – Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships that align marketing efforts with business goals
• Analytical skills – Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, using metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed
• Excellent communication & leadership – Strong ability to collaborate, influence, and drive alignment across teams
• Willingness to travel – Must be able to travel 20-25% per quarter for events
• Fluency in both German and English is required

Responsibilities

• Develop Regional Field Marketing Plans – Create and execute quarterly marketing plans that align with regional sales and pipeline goals
• Execute Regional Marketing Programs – Drive demand generation initiatives, including Chainguard-hosted events, industry conferences, partner events, digital programs & global campaigns
• Lead Strategic Initiatives – Plan and implement targeted marketing programs to engage key strategic accounts in your region
• Support Pan-EMEA Marketing Programs – Contribute to broader EMEA marketing initiatives and events to ensure regional alignment
• Collaborate with Sales Teams – Act as the primary marketing contact for regional sales leaders, BDRs, and partners, ensuring alignment on all marketing activities and GTM strategy
• Drive Partner Co-Marketing Efforts – Develop and execute joint marketing plans with key regional partners

Benefits

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a $400 monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs
• Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!)
• 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck
• ��� Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year