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Director B2B Lifecycle Marketing

Generac · Sussex, IL

Posted Jul 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to shift a team from reactive lead acquisition to proactive demand generation. What resistance did you hit and how did you handle it?

real change management experience versus theoretical familiarity with the concept

Tell me about a time you had to influence a senior leader who didn't agree with your marketing strategy. What did you do?

executive presence and persuasion skill given this role reports into senior stakeholders

Tell me about a direct report who was struggling to hit their goals. How did you coach them?

people management capability, since this role has direct reports

Why does the power generation or energy industry interest you, and how do you think buying behavior here differs from other B2B sectors you've worked in?

genuine interest and adaptability versus a generic pitch that could apply to any company

Technical

Walk me through a B2B lifecycle campaign you built from scratch, from segmentation to measuring pipeline impact.

whether the candidate has actually owned end-to-end lifecycle campaign design, not just executed pieces of one

How would you approach building vertical marketing strategies for a company like Generac that sells across very different buying groups, like commercial facilities versus industrial operations?

depth of vertical segmentation experience versus generic B2B marketing knowledge

What's your experience with ABM tools like 6sense, and can you give an example of how you used intent data to prioritize accounts or buying groups?

hands-on platform fluency versus surface-level exposure to ABM concepts

How do you build and use customer journey maps and personas in a way that actually changes what channel teams do day to day?

whether journey mapping is a strategic tool for them or just a deliverable that sits in a deck

What KPIs have you owned in past roles, like qualified leads, conversion rate, or customer lifetime value, and how did you move them?

whether the candidate can speak concretely to metrics ownership versus vague claims of data-driven work

What does customer experience mean to you in a B2B context, and how is it different from B2C personalization?

understanding of the nuances of B2B buying committees versus individual consumer journeys

Situational

Describe a situation where Sales and Marketing disagreed on what counted as a qualified lead. How did you resolve it?

ability to broker cross-functional alignment on shared metrics, a known friction point in this role

If you inherited a CRM marketing team where campaign performance data was inconsistent across channels, what would you do in your first 90 days?

practical prioritization and diagnostic approach to messy operational realities

How have you worked with an analytics team to translate customer behavior data into an actual segmentation or campaign strategy?

ability to partner cross-functionally with analytics rather than just consume reports

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Director, Lifecycle Marketing for Generac’s Commercial and Industrial business. As a key member of our CRM marketing team, you will drive our B2B Marketing transformation by developing and executing customer-centric omnichannel journeys and proactive lead generation to drive business growth and enhance the engagement of buying influencers across marketing channels. The ideal candidate will have B2B lifecycle marketing experience including vertical marketing strategy development, use of ABM tools, and demonstrated partnership across Marketing and Sales.   Key Responsibilities: • Market Research and Analysis: Work with Marketing Advanced Analytics team to stay up-to-date on vertical and buying group needs, preferences, and behaviors, and apply these insights to inform segmentation, marketing campaigns, and customer experience initiatives. • Customer Experience: Design and implement customer experience strategies and segmentation that drives acquisition, retention, and post sales service, including the development of customer journey maps, personas, and touchpoint optimization. • Strong command of CRM best practices in campaign implementation to provide direction to marketing channel operations teams • Performance Metrics and Reporting: Responsible for campaign performance across marketing channels. Develop plans that drive key performance indicator (KPI) improvement such as qualified leads, leads conversions, pipeline, and customer lifetime value. • Change Management: Lead the transformation from reactive acquisition to proactive lead generation in partnership with both Digital Marketing and Sales teams. Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree: Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. • Minimum 8-10 years of experience: B2B Lifecycle marketing, CRM, or related field, with a proven track record of developing and executing successful customer-centric omni-channel vertical campaigns working across different buying personas. Experience managing direct reports. • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior leadership including demonstrated partnership across Marketing and Sales. • Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and develop actionable insights. • Communication and Influencing Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas and influence senior leadership and stakeholders. • Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience with data analysis tools and ability to apply data-driven insights to drive improve campaign performance. Nice to Have: • MBA or Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. • Industry Experience: Power generation, energy, or related industry experience preferred. • Platform Experience: Experience with 6sense and Salesforce technology platforms “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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