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Head of Marketing - Symmetry

Lead the marketing strategy for Symmetry Software, focusing on enterprise B2B marketing with an emphasis on AI integration.

Location
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Compensation
$186.4k–$248.5k/yr
Level
vp
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

What you'll build

  • Develop Comprehensive Marketing Strategies
  • Drive Demand Generation and Lead Nurturing
  • Build and Mentor a High-Performing Team
  • Enhance Digital Presence and Visibility
  • Enable Sales Teams for Success

Must have

  • 12+ years of experience in B2B marketing
  • 5+ years of proven success in building and leading enterprise marketing teams
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Technical acumen in marketing AI, API, and SaaS products

Nice to have

  • Prior payroll or fintech experience

Practical constraints

  • Expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week

AI in the day-to-day

AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto.

Requirements

Experience
12+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance

Joblaze summary

The Head of Marketing at Symmetry Software is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that drive demand generation and enhance the company's digital presence. This role requires a strong background in B2B marketing, particularly with technical products like APIs and SDKs, and a proven ability to lead and mentor a diverse marketing team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in enterprise technology marketing and a hands-on approach to leadership. Symmetry's focus on AI integration in marketing processes underscores the innovative environment in which this role operates.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 26, 2026. Last confirmed on Gusto's careers page September 26, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
  • Starts above 42% of 60 comparable vp sales/marketing roles in United States we track (median $210,150 across 34 companies).
  • B2B appears in 2.5% of 120 comparable vp sales/marketing roles in United States; Marketing appears in 0.8% of 120 comparable vp sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Head of Marketing - Symmetry role remote?
It's hybrid — Gusto expects some on-site time in Scottsdale, AZ, United States.
What's the salary range?
Gusto lists $186,400–$248,533 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Head of Marketing - Symmetry role.
Where is the role based?
Gusto is hiring for this position in Scottsdale, AZ, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, B2B, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Sales Enablement, demand generation.
What seniority level is this role?
Gusto targets vp candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Head of Marketing - Symmetry role at Gusto.

From the original posting


About Gusto

About the Role:

Symmetry Software is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Marketing to lead our enterprise B2B marketing efforts. As a key member of the leadership team, you will create, shape, and execute our marketing strategy. You will empower a full stack enterprise marketing team, including demand generation, product marketing, digital marketing and online presence, sales enablement, analytics and reporting, and lifecycle marketing, all with AI at the core.

Symmetry is an AI native company, and our ideal candidate builds AI natively into how the marketing function operates. We're looking for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of technical products, including MCPs, APIs, and SDKs, who has a proven track record driving successful marketing initiatives in the enterprise space. You will operate in both a leadership and builder capacity. This role reports to the Head of Symmetry.

About the Team:

Symmetry Software is the payroll infrastructure for software and payroll platforms, powering the paychecks of over 64 million workers each year. Our fully integrated suite of payroll tax APIs and software tools helps companies solve tax compliance issues and build applications across the entire payroll process. Our AI products are increasingly reshaping what's possible for tax compliance infrastructure when it comes to accuracy and speed. Symmetry is the heart of the payroll industry, providing best in class software support built on nearly four decades of experience with the most complicated tax and payroll scenarios across the country.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

  • Develop Comprehensive Marketing Strategies: Craft and execute marketing plans aligned with Symmetry’s objectives, ensuring consistent brand messaging and market positioning.
  • Drive Demand Generation and Lead Nurturing: Oversee multi-channel demand generation initiatives, attracting B2B enterprise clients and guiding them through effective lead nurturing programs.
  • Build and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Lead a skilled marketing team, fostering innovation and collaboration in demand generation, product & lifecycle marketing, digital strategies, and sales enablement.
  • Enhance Digital Presence and Visibility: Strengthen Symmetry’s digital presence through strategic online campaigns, SEO optimization, and compelling content, maximizing brand visibility and attracting qualified leads.
  • Enable Sales Teams for Success: Provide sales teams with impactful collateral, training, and tools to effectively communicate technical product value, ensuring achievement of bookings targets.
  • Implement Data-Driven Lifecycle Marketing: Develop customer lifecycle marketing programs, enhancing retention and loyalty, while identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities to drive revenue growth.
  • Amplify the Symmetry brand: Own and enhance the positioning and messaging of Symmetry’s brand.
  • Leverage Data for Informed Decisions: Utilize analytics and reporting tools to collect, analyze, and interpret marketing data, making data-driven decisions to optimize campaigns, enhance customer experiences, and maximize ROI.

Here’s what we're looking for:

  • 12+ years of experience in B2B marketing, preferably in the enterprise technology sector with a focus on technical products, APIs, and SDKs. AI-Native builder.
  • Passionate about empowerment: 5+ years of proven success in building and leading enterprise marketing teams across multiple disciplines, with a track record of leading, mentoring, and motivating a team to drive revenue growth.
  • Domain expert: Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, content marketing, and marketing automation tools. You have an analytical mindset, excel at data-driven decision-making and in leveraging marketing technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills: You enjoy communicating both verbally and in writing with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Technical acumen: You’ve marketed AI, API, and SaaS products that are built for developers and are able to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Bias for action: Bring grit, a willingness to roll up your sleeves, and be a hands-on help to your team, not just a facilitator. Be the entrepreneurial player/coach who is a resourceful, not reliant leader.
  • Impeccable execution: You have a track record of executing and delivering high quality work against complexities and limited resources. You’re able to partner with cross-functional teams to drive results. Other leaders and teammates love collaborating with you.
  • Bonus: You have prior payroll or fintech experience.

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $186,400yr to $248,533/yr in Scottsdale & most remote locations, and $219,600/yr - $292,800/yr for San Francisco & New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.


Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.

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