Senior Partner Marketing Manager (San Francisco)

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At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As Senior Manager of Partner Marketing, you will be a critical player in shaping global partner marketing strategy, helping drive pipeline growth, expanding partner engagement, and bringing new program ideas to life. Reporting to the Director of Partner Marketing, this role will focus on executing integrated, multi-channel campaigns and events in collaboration with key strategic partners including agencies, global system integrators, technology partners, and cloud providers.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for collaboration, strong project management skills, and a desire to innovate while staying grounded in delivering results. Your creativity, attention to detail, and ability to foster strong relationships with both our partners and cross-functional teams within Braze will be key to success in this role.

• Develop global partner marketing strategy and plans for services and agency partners, aligned with Braze company objectives, partnership priorities, and market opportunities
• Collaborate closely with partners to create and execute joint go-to-market campaigns including co-branded content, web and digital activations that generate new business pipeline and build brand visibility
• Plan and execute partner-related events, sponsorships, and partner activations at 3rd party industry conferences, ensuring high-quality experiences and measurable ROI
• Serve as a partner champion and voice of our partners within Braze, working closely with global partnerships, marketing (field, industry, product, campaigns), global events, sales, and other internal teams to align messaging, campaign strategies, and program execution
• Continuously seek out new ideas and opportunities to enhance partner engagement and improve marketing performance, bringing creativity and strategic thinking to the role
• Measure and report demand generation metrics and partner marketing campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations to optimize future investments
• Travel to various markets and interface directly with partners, customers, and prospects to support lead generation efforts, including hands-on involvement in executing live programs
• Manage budget and resources effectively to maximize ROI and achieve business objectives

WHO YOU ARE

You have a proactive, growth mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward while effectively engaging and aligning partners and stakeholders along the way. You are always looking to learn and are seeking a role where you can make a significant impact.

• 5-8+ years of experience in areas of marketing, with 4 years in partner marketing or alliance management
• Experience at a B2B SaaS company and/or at Braze’s key technology or agency partners
• Experience with pipeline generation strategy and implementation, working closely with Partners, Partner account leadership, Sales and Field Marketing teams
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain long-term relationships with peers, partners, customers, prospects, and influencers
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to juggle multiple, demanding tasks simultaneously and with accuracy
• High aptitude for looking at problems as opportunities and working cross-departmentally to create unique solutions to solve them
• Bachelor's degree required

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $125,000 and $196,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $146,000 and $229,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country at here . More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation that may include equity
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
• A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

ABOUT BRAZE

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.

The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025.

Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News and World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.

The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.

BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you

OUR AI-POWERED BRAZE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

At Braze, we’re committed to a fair and transparent candidate experience. To help our recruitment teams focus on what matters most — the person behind each application — we use AI-assisted tools at certain stages of our recruitment process.

This includes using AI to analyze the experience, skills and qualifications in your application materials to help with screening and prioritizing candidates. Such screening may amount to a form of solely automated decision-making. We also use AI for administrative support, like scheduling and recording interviews and summarizing interview notes. Our recruiting teams remain responsible for all hiring decisions and are involved througho]]> <