Ascend Learning

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture 
 
Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. 
 
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. 
 
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more. 
 
Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs. 
 
What You'll Do 
 
Ascend Learning is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager of Growth Marketing to lead our paid media, demand generation, and eCommerce initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving B2B pipeline growth and eCommerce revenue across multiple brands. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in growth marketing, a passion for innovation, action and result oriented mindset and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. 
 
WHERE YOU’LL WORK 
 
This position will work hybrid in our Burlington, MA or Leawood, KS office. Remote candidates in the United States will be considered. 
 
How You’ll Spend Your Time 
 


* Demand Generation Strategy - Design, implement, and optimize integrated B2B demand generation strategies tailored to each brand’s go-to-market approach. Collaborate with Product Marketing, Brand & Communication Teams and Sales to develop full funnel journey flows that attract, engage and convert prospects.
* Account-Based Marketing - Concept and launch creative ABM campaigns ideas that stand out, drive engagement and convert high-value prospects. Serve as a strong champion for ABM approach to augment demand generation practice and partner with marketing operations to develop tech stack.
* eCommerce Performance - Drive eCommerce growth by optimizing site experience and increasing qualified traffic. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance metrics.
* Paid Media Leadership - Lead a team of paid media specialists and manage media budget performance across channels (SEM, paid social, affiliates). Oversee campaign strategy, execution, agency relationships, and channel optimization to meet revenue and profitability goals.
* Performance Measurement - Analyze and report on campaign performance. Continuously test, optimize and scale initiatives through A/B testing and performance analysis. Partner with Marketing Operations to enhance attribution and customer behavior insights.
* Innovation & Experimentation - Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practice in growth marketing and digital advertising. 
 
 

What You'll Need 
 


* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business.
* 8+ years of experience in integrated marketing with a strong focus on paid media.
* 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams.
* Proven success in developing B2B demand generation and eCommerce strategies that have led to measurable business impact
* Strong analytical strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
* High proficient with marketing automation platforms, CRM systems and analytical tools
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across teams.
* Deep understanding of digital marketing channels and performance metrics.
* Expertise in managing and optimizing paid marketing efforts across platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Meta Ads.
* Self-motivated and results-driven with proactive approach to achieving goals
* Ability to travel 15% 
 
 

Benefits 
 


* Flexible and generous paid time off
* Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
* 401(k) employer matching program
* Parental leave
* Wellness resources
* Charitable matching program
* Hybrid work
* On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
* Community outreach groups
* Tuition reimbursement 
 
 

Fostering A Sense of Belonging 
 
We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging. 
 
About Ascend Learning 
 
As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. 
 
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Marketing strategies

Growth

E-commerce

Paid media

Communication Skills

Testing

Automation

Software Development

Operations

Marketing operations

Innovation

Digital

Product marketing

Integrated marketing

Paid social

Marketing Automation

Analytics

Cybersecurity

Team collaboration

Analysis

Digital marketing

Google ads

Experimentation

Internet Advertising

Community management

Growth Marketing

Lead generation

B2B marketing

Bing ads

LinkedIn

Dynamic ads

A/B testing

Performance analytics

Campaign planning

Leadership

Strategy

Sr Manager Growth Marketing