Field Marketing Manager (ABM)

Description:

The Field Marketing Manager Verticals (ABM) brings Sprout Socials account-based marketing strategy to life across priority vertical accounts. This is a highly execution-driven role with an emerging strategic lens. You will own programs end-to-end translating strategy into action while contributing insights that help evolve and scale Sprouts broader ABM approach. This role is ideal for a marketer who is action-oriented curious and comfortable operating in ambiguityenergized by testing learning and building programs that deliver measurable business impact and support ambitious growth.

Why join Sprouts Marketing team

At Sprout Social we dont just market productswe set the pace for how breakthrough brands connect with the world. We are social intelligence powering the future of customer connection and our Marketing team is a driving force behind turning that vision into reality. We put our customers at the heart of our strategy to drive market leadership generate demand and increase customer retention all in close partnership with our Sales and CX teams. We lead with clarity act with speed and measure success by the business results we create. Here youll have the freedom to test bold ideas learn fast and shape the futurenot only for Sprout but for the global brands we empower. If youre ready to set the bar higher own your impact and accelerate your career this is where you belong.

What youll do:

• Execute holistic consultative ABM programs across 1:1 1:few and 1:many cohortstranslating strategy into highly targeted account-specific experiences that support pipeline creation and acceleration.
• Conduct account and industry research to inform personalized messaging outreach and program design including insights into buying committees competitive landscape timing signals and business priorities.
• Deliver white-glove support for priority accounts (1:1) ensuring a seamless premium experience across all touchpointsfrom first engagement through opportunity acceleration.
• Plan and execute targeted ABM tactics including:
  • Executive and field events (dinners workshops sporting suites roundtables)
  • Virtual and in-person webinars tailored to account and vertical needs
  • Strategic gifting and direct mail aligned to account insights and deal stages
  • Coordinated outbound plays in partnership with Sales and XDRsOwn end-to-end execution of ABM programs managing timelines vendors logistics and internal stakeholders to ensure flawless delivery.
• Partner closely with Sales and XDR teams to align on account strategy outreach sequencing and follow-up motions that drive engagement and deal progression.
• Support personalization at scale by operationalizing research insights into repeatable ABM plays for broader cohorts.
• Track measure and report on performance including account engagement pipeline influenced pipeline created and deal acceleration metrics.
• Document ABM plays and learnings to improve repeatability scalability and cross-functional visibility globally.
• Continuously test and optimize ABM tactics bringing forward insights and recommendations to evolve our approach and improve impact over time.
• Regularly report results and insights to Marketing and Sales leadership as well as Marketing peers by monitoring performance via marketing dashboards and analysis tools.

What youll bring:

You are a true partner to both Sales and Marketingcollaborating across the organization to execute account-based programs that fuel pipeline accelerate opportunities and create a seamless customer buying journey. You combine strategic vision with hands-on execution balancing big-picture thinking with an eye for detail.

Strategic & Consultative Mindset

• A strong foundation in account-based marketing principles with hands-on experience supporting 1:1 1:few and 1:many ABM motions across different stages of the funnel.
• The ability to translate account industry and buying-committee insights into actionable programs that feel intentional relevant and timely to each audience.
• Comfort operating in ambiguityable to take a strategic direction and independently turn it into a clear execution plan without needing heavy oversight.

Research & Insight-Driven Execution

• Proven ability to conduct deep account and industry research synthesizing signals such as competitive context org structure intent data and business priorities to inform program design.
• A thoughtful approach to personalizationknowing when to go highly bespoke versus scaled-but-relevant to maximize impact and efficiency.

Program Ownership

• Experience delivering program outputs for executives and strategic accounts with meticulous attention to detail and a high bar for quality.
• Confidence managing end-to-end execution of ABM programs including events gifting webinars and outbound playsowning timelines logistics vendors and internal coordination.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability ensuring programs move from idea to execution to measurement without stalls.

Sales Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• A collaborative service-oriented approach to partnering with Sales XDRs and Marketing stakeholders grounded in shared engagement pipeline and revenue goals.
• Experience supporting outbound and deal-acceleration motions including coordinating outreach timing follow-up plans and account-specific messaging.
• Comfortable acting as the connective tissue between teamsbridging strategy execution and communication to keep programs moving forward.

Operational Rigor & Measurement

• Familiarity with marketing and sales tools (SFDC Tableau Hex) and an understanding of how ABM programs are measured.
• A disciplined approach to documentation playbooks and process creation to ensure repeatability and scalability.
• Curiosity around performanceconsistently looking at results learning from what worked (or didnt) and applying insights to future programs.

Mindset & Ways of Thinking

• Action-oriented and solutions-focused with a bias toward progress over perfection.
• Highly organized detail-driven and dependabletrusted to run complex programs independently.
• Energized by collaboration experimentation and delivering experiences that genuinely resonate with customers and prospects.

The minimum qualifications for this role include:

• 68 years of experience in field marketing ABM demand generation campaign or integrated marketing
• Hands-on experience executing account-based or highly targeted marketing programs
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and stakeholders
• Track record of planning and running regional marketing programs aligned with sales targets
• Ability to analyze campaign metrics and provide actionable insights

Preferred qualifications for this role include:

• Experience working with sales teams dedicated to verticals/industries in particular Public Sector Travel Tourism and Hospitality Healthcare and/or Financial Services
• Experience using ABM platforms (6Sense) and CRM/marketing automation tools (Marketo Salesforce)

How youll grow:

This role is designed to help you build confidence ownership and strategic impact over timestarting with strong execution and growing into a trusted ABM partner for our vertical Sales teams.

Within 1 month youll plant your roots including:

• Building a strong foundation by ramping on Sprout Socials ABM strategy vertical priorities and sales motions
• Establishing relationships with key Sales XDR and Marketing partners aligned to your verticals
• Learning our ABM tools dashboards and processes including how we measure engagement pipeline influence and acceleration
• Beginning to support existing ABM programs by contributing research coordination and execution support

Within 3 months youll start hitting your stride by:

• Independently owning and executing ABM programs across 1:1 1:few and 1:many cohorts for assigned verticals
• Leading account and industry research to inform personalization messaging and program design
• Partnering confidently with Sales and XDRs on account strategy outreach timing and follow-up plans
• Tracking and reporting on performance
• Beginning to document ABM plays and learnings to support repeatability and scale

Within 6 months youll be making a clear impact through:

• Being a trusted ABM partner to your vertical Sales teamsproactively recommending programs that drive pipeline creation and deal acceleration
• Running multiple ABM motions end-to-end including events webinars gifting and coordinated outbound plays
• Applying performance insights to refine targeting tactics and sequencing across cohorts
• Contributing ideas and recommendations that help evolve Sprouts vertical ABM strategy
• Demonstrating consistent ownership reliability and strong cross-functional collaboration

Within 12 months youll make this role your own by:

• Serving as a subject-matter expert on vertical ABM best practices sharing learnings across the broader Marketing organization
• Playing a meaningful role in shaping how Sprout Social continues to scale and mature its ABM approach across the organization

Of course what is outlined above is the ideal timeline but things may shift based on business needs and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.

Our Benefits Program:

Were proud to regularly be recognized for our team product and culture. We invest in our team with a comprehensive competitive benefits program:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical dental (high/low plans) and vision (Eyemed) insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
• Premium Mental Health Support: Full free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents including coaching therapy sessions and digital wellness resources.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions (a 3% total match).
• Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance for your peace of mind.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy supplemented with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days throughout the year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents to support you in expanding your family.
• Annual Lifestyle Stipend: A $1000 USD annual Lifestyle Spending Account to spend on your physical mental and financial well-being.
• Work From Home Support: A one-time $550 USD stipend to set up your home office plus a monthly $50 USD stipend for internet.
• Giving Back: 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually plus a $100 annual match for your charitable donations.
• Additional Financial Perks: Access to pre-tax commuter benefits subsidized child/eldercare () discounted pet insurance (Figo) and no-cost personalized financial wellness support through Your Money Line.

*This list is for informational purposes only. Benefit offerings are discretionary and subject to change and do not constitute a contract or guarantee of benefits.

Whenever possible Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. Sprout maintains a remote workforce in many places in the United States. However we are not set up in all states so please look at the drop-down box in our application to see whether your state is listed. Few roles require an office setting. If your position requires a physical presence in a Sprout office it will be evident in the job listing and your offer letter.

Individual base pay is based on various factors including whether youre located in Zone 1 or Zone 2 as well as relevant experience and the United States we have two geographic pay zones. For this role the expected base pay ranges for new hires are:

• Zone 1 (New York California Washington): $119300 -$164010 USD annually
• Zone 2 (All other US states): $108400 -$149050 USD annually

The listed ranges represent earning potential in this position. These ranges were determined by a market-based compensation approach; we used data from trusted third-party compensation sources to set equitable consistent and competitive ranges. We also evaluate compensation bi-annually identify any changes in the market and make adjustments to our ranges and existing employee compensation as needed.

Base pay is only one element of an employees total compensation at Sprout. Every Sprout team member has an opportunity to receive restricted stock units (RSUs) under Sprouts equity plan. Employees (and their dependents) are covered by medical dental vision basic life accidental death and dismemberment insurance and Modern Health (a wellness benefit). Employees are able to enroll in Sprouts companys 401k plan in which Sprout will match 50% of your contributions up to 6% with a maximum contribution. Sprout offers Flexible Paid Time Off and ten paid holidays. We have outlined the various components to an employees full compensation package here to help you to understand our total rewards package.

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