Marketing Manager at Canonical Nigeria (Remote)

Canonical - We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world's biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world's most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation - Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it's the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Location: Lagos (Remote)

Job Summary

• We are looking for a creative and data-driven Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives that generate awareness, engagement, and pipeline for our products.
• This role blends strategy with hands-on execution, from crafting compelling campaigns and driving demand generation, to collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, SDRs, Product, Communications, and Alliances.
• As a key contributor to our marketing team, you’ll take ownership of high-impact programs including integrated campaigns, product launches, events, and account-based marketing. Y
• ou’ll play a pivotal role in connecting our products with the right audiences whether enterprise customers, developers, or strategic partners.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments, love experimenting and optimizing based on data. You are passionate about technology, marketing and the use of technology in marketing.
• You bring curiosity, ownership, and a strong desire to make things better for your campaigns, your team, and your own growth. If you enjoy building smart, scalable marketing engines with a bit of creative flair, we’d love to hear from you.

What your day will look like

• Own end-to-end go-to-market planning and campaign execution across portfolios, territory or vertical.
• Develop and lead marketing programs that engage with prospects to drive opportunities and revenue.
• Collaborate closely with other marketing teams to improve content performance and conversion through data-driven insights.
• Partner with events, content, paid media, and social media teams to execute integrated campaigns across channels.

What we are looking for in you

• Experience in a marketing role in the technology sector (SaaS or enterprise IT preferred).
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to evaluate performance and optimize for impact.
• Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution, a true self-starter.
• Strong storytelling skills—you know how to craft messaging that resonates with both technical and business audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable, fast learner with a growth mindset and a passion for innovation.

What We Offer You

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. 
• In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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