Principal Competitive Intelligence – Search – Product Marketing

Role Overview

Elastic is seeking a Principal Competitive Intelligence Manager to join its Product Marketing organization, focusing on Search. This role is pivotal in analyzing the competitive landscape and providing actionable insights to enhance go-to-market strategies.

What You Will Do

Build and implement an effective competitive intelligence program for Search, including in-depth analysis of competitors’ products, services, pricing, packaging, marketing strategies and financial performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of technical, business and communication ability, particularly in the Search market. You have a deep understanding of Search solutions including the users and buyers of those products.

Requirements

• Understanding of the Search market, key players, technologies and trends.
• Proven success in roles such as sales engineering, technical marketing, or competitive analysis, within the search industry.
• Strong technical and analytical skills to assess competitive solutions, features and strategies and propose effective responses.
• Experience translating technical features into compelling business value for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build relationships and work optimally with teams across the company, including sales, marketing, engineering, and leadership.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and visual—to share competitive insights and strategies effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact – We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
• Company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings