Partner Marketing Manager

Job Title: Contract Partner Marketing Manager

We are seeking a Contract Partner Marketing Manager to develop and execute marketing strategies that drive revenue growth across our authorized partner training portfolio — including programs from vendors such as Microsoft, AWS, and Cisco. Reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Partner Marketing, this role sits at the intersection of partner relationship management, portfolio marketing, and regional demand generation. You will serve as the primary marketing point of contact for partner-side program managers within these authorized training ecosystems, ensuring that our go-to-market activities are aligned to partner requirements, brand standards, and program guidelines. At the same time, you will work closely with Regional Marketing Leaders and Sales teams to translate partner program investments — including Market Development Funds (MDF) — into pipeline-generating campaigns with measurable closed-won impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner Relationship Management
• Portfolio Marketing Strategy
• Regional Demand Generation Coordination
• MDF Program Management
• Sales & Marketing Alignment

Ideal Candidate

5+ years of experience in partner marketing, channel marketing, or alliance marketing — preferably within the technology training, SaaS, or enterprise software ecosystem. Demonstrated experience managing co-marketing programs and MDF relationships with major technology vendors such as Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, or comparable partners. Strong understanding of authorized training partner program structures, certification ecosystems, and vendor GTM requirements. Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with external partner stakeholders while simultaneously managing internal cross-functional coordination. Experience working with regional marketing teams across multiple geographies, with an appreciation for localization nuance and market-specific demand dynamics. Solid grasp of demand generation principles, campaign planning, and pipeline measurement — with the ability to connect partner investment to pipeline and revenue outcomes. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple partner programs and regional workstreams simultaneously. Strong written communication skills with experience developing co-branded content, program briefs, and executive-level reporting. Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo) and comfort working within structured reporting environments. Experience in a B2B training, professional development, or certification-focused business is a strong plus.