Apollo.io

Senior Direct Marketing Manager II

Apollo.io$163K — $230K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in performance or brand marketing, focusing on direct and offline channels in a B2B SaaS environment.
  • Deep understanding of incrementality measurement and statistical testing methodologies.
  • Strong collaboration skills with experience crafting effective creative briefs and providing feedback.
  • Proficient in programmatic CTV and audio buying platforms.
  • Knowledgeable in direct mail and gifting strategies as part of demand generation efforts.
  • Highly analytical mindset with practical experience in defining KPIs and developing measurement plans.
  • Ability to build marketing programs from the ground up in dynamic, cross-functional settings.

Responsibilities

  • Own strategy and execution for multi-channel marketing campaigns including Connected TV, audio, OOH, and direct mail.
  • Scale Apollo's audio initiatives, including programmatic and direct partnerships.
  • Design incrementality testing procedures to assess channel effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with the Creative team to develop performance-driven campaign concepts.
  • Manage relationships with media buyers, agencies, and other vendors across channels.
  • Work with analytics and data science teams to establish measurement frameworks for campaigns.
  • Align marketing strategies with brand, sales, and finance objectives for optimal budget utilization.

Benefits

  • Equity in the company as part of compensation.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions available.
  • At least 10 paid holidays and flexible PTO policies.
  • Parental leave and employee assistance programs.
  • Global travel coverage for work-related travel.
  • Comprehensive life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance benefits.
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Full Job Description
As the Senior Direct Marketing Manager II, you will own Apollo's emerging direct and offline channel portfolio, including Connected TV, Performance Audio, Out-of-Home, and Direct Mail/Gifting. You are a master of driving top-of-funnel brand awareness in a highly quantifiable way, bringing the rigor of performance marketing to channels that are often treated as unmeasurable. You will partner closely with the Paid Acquisition team and the Creative org to build programs that are both brand-building and business-driving, with the measurement frameworks to prove it. Responsibilities • Own strategy, planning, and execution for Connected TV, Performance Audio (podcasts, streaming, radio), OOH, and Direct Mail/Gifting campaigns. • Build and scale Apollo's audio program, spanning programmatic audio, podcast sponsorships, and direct partnerships. • Design and execute incrementality testing programs (geo holdouts, halo studies, matched market tests) to quantify the business impact of each channel. • Collaborate closely with the Creative team on briefs, concepts, and production, ensuring channel-specific creative is compelling and performance-oriented. • Manage media buying relationships, vendor partnerships, and agency collaborations across all owned channels. • Partner with Marketing Analytics & Data Science to build robust measurement frameworks and reporting infrastructure for offline and upper-funnel channels. • Work cross-functionally with Brand, Sales, and Finance to align channel programs with pipeline goals and budget priorities. Skills & Expertise • 8+ years of experience in performance or brand marketing, with hands-on ownership of direct and offline channels (CTV, audio, OOH, direct mail) at a high-growth B2B SaaS company. • Deep expertise in incrementality measurement, geo holdout testing, halo effect studies, matched market experiments, and brand lift studies. • Strong creative partnership skills, able to write compelling briefs, give sharp feedback, and collaborate with design and video teams. • Experience with programmatic CTV and audio buying platforms. • Familiarity with direct mail and gifting platforms and how to integrate them into broader demand generation programs. • Highly analytical with a performance marketing mindset, comfortable defining KPIs, building measurement plans, and presenting results with statistical rigor. • Experience working within ABM frameworks and aligning offline programs to target account lists. • Proven ability to build programs from scratch in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment. The listed Pay Range reflects the total cash compensation inclusive of annual base salary and annual bonus as applicable. For sales roles, the range provided is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonus target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Apollo and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Additional benefits for this role may include: equity; company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave; employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits; global travel coverage; life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision benefits. Tier 1 Pay Range (San Francisco, New York City, Seattle) $188,000-$230,000 USD Tier 2 Pay Range (All other US Locations) $163,000-$230,000 USD Pay Transparency Range $163,000-$230,000 USD

About Apollo.io

Apollo.io is a provider of sales engagement and lead generation software that helps businesses find and connect with potential customers. The company's products include Apollo Prospector, which uses artificial intelligence to identify and prioritize leads based on a company's ideal customer profile; Apollo Outreach, which automates the process of sending personalized emails and follow-up messages to prospects; and Apollo X, which provides real-time insights into sales performance and customer engagement. Apollo.io's customers include some of the world's largest companies in industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce.
Learn more about Apollo.io
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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