If you're classifying leads (or writing a job description), the "demand generation and digital marketing leader" title can be confusing. Here's how it usually maps to seniority, job level and department.
Seniority level
| Title | Typical seniority |
|---|---|
| Demand Generation Manager | Manager / mid-level |
| Senior Manager, Demand Gen | Senior manager |
| Head of Demand Generation / Digital Marketing | Director-level |
| Director of Demand Generation | Director |
| VP Demand Generation / VP Growth | Vice President (executive) |
A role titled "leader" for both demand generation and digital marketing usually sits at director level or above, because it spans several functions.
Department
Almost always Marketing, reporting to the CMO or VP Marketing. In some companies it sits in a Growth or Revenue department alongside sales operations.
Job level for data and lead records
In CRM and enrichment fields, classify as: Department = Marketing; Function = Demand Generation / Digital Marketing; Seniority = Director (or VP if the title says so).
What they own
- Pipeline targets (MQLs, SQLs, pipeline value)
- Paid media, SEO, content and email programs
- Marketing operations and attribution
- Website conversion
How to sell to them
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Frequently asked questions
What level is a demand generation leader?
A combined demand generation and digital marketing leader is usually director level or above, often reporting to the CMO.
Which department does demand generation belong to?
Marketing, sometimes within a Growth or Revenue department.