Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Manager, Marketing Operations

at Xpansiv

🏢 About Xpansiv

Xpansiv is a mission-driven company at the forefront of climate action, enabling transparent and credible environmental claims through its market infrastructure. With a focus on sustainability and data integrity, it offers a unique opportunity to impact global climate initiatives while working remotely.

About This Role

This role is a ground-floor opportunity to build and scale marketing operations from scratch, directly influencing how Xpansiv communicates its climate impact. You'll own the tech stack and processes that enable data-driven decisions, clean automation, and compliance across global teams.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing marketing automation performance reports and troubleshooting any data discrepancies. You'll then collaborate with the demand gen team to refine lead scoring models, followed by a meeting with legal to ensure consent and privacy operations align with global regulations. Afternoons could involve documenting new processes, training stakeholders, or exploring AI tools to enhance GTM workflows.

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🎯 Who Xpansiv Is Looking For

  • A seasoned marketing ops professional with 4-8 years in B2B SaaS, experienced in building operations from scratch.
  • Hands-on expert in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot) and Salesforce Sales Cloud, with proven ability to manage lead scoring, routing, and lifecycle automation.
  • Data-driven and analytical, with experience creating attribution models and implementing AI tools for go-to-market workflows.
  • Excellent communicator and documentation specialist, able to train stakeholders and enforce privacy/compliance standards globally.

📝 Tips for Applying to Xpansiv

1

In your resume, explicitly list your experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot) and any AI tools you've implemented for GTM workflows.

2

Highlight a specific example where you built marketing ops from scratch, including how you aligned processes with business strategy and handled compliance.

3

Demonstrate your data and reporting expertise by mentioning specific attribution models or dashboards you've created that drove decision-making.

4

Show your leadership experience by describing how you've mentored or managed a team, even if informally, and how you've enabled stakeholders.

5

Tailor your cover letter to Xpansiv's mission: connect your work to sustainability and climate action, showing genuine interest in their impact.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience building marketing ops from the ground up, especially in a remote, multi-region context.', 'Highlight your hands-on expertise with Pardot and Salesforce, and your ability to administer and evolve these platforms.', 'Showcase your data-driven approach with specific examples of lead scoring, lifecycle automation, and attribution.', "Express enthusiasm for Xpansiv's mission and how your skills can help empower transparent climate action."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand Xpansiv's core products and how they enable environmental claims (e.g., CBL, XNET).
  • → Research their recent news, partnerships, or regulatory developments in carbon markets.
  • → Look into their company culture and remote work policies to tailor your answers.
  • → Familiarize yourself with their competitors and how Xpansiv differentiates in the sustainability space.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach building a marketing operations stack from scratch for a company with global teams and compliance needs?
2 Describe your experience with lead scoring and lifecycle automation at scale. What metrics did you use to measure success?
3 How do you ensure data quality and trustworthy reporting across different business lines and regions?
4 Walk us through how you've implemented AI tools in a GTM workflow. What challenges did you face?
5 How do you manage stakeholder enablement and documentation for new processes? Give an example.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus only on technical skills without showing business impact or strategic thinking.
  • Avoid vague descriptions of 'marketing automation' without specifying Pardot or Salesforce.
  • Don't neglect the compliance and privacy aspects; this role requires global consent management.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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