Partner Marketing Manager

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$65-70 Hourly

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a global technology leader that is redefining industries and elevating customer experiences worldwide. We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized individual to step into a critical role, providing essential contract coverage and ensuring the continued success of strategic partner marketing initiatives during a planned leave period. This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate and significant impact, driving momentum across key programs and events for a global leader, directly contributing to the visibility and growth of their strategic partnerships.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading technology company at the forefront of innovation, transforming industries and customer experiences globally. They are known for their groundbreaking advancements and their commitment to fostering strong, strategic partnerships that drive mutual growth and expand their global reach.

About the Role

As a Partner Marketing Manager, you will be instrumental in maintaining the momentum of high-impact strategic partner initiatives during a 6-8 week contract period. You will work directly alongside the Partnership Lead, ensuring seamless program execution, event coordination, and campaign delivery across multiple global regions. Your ability to quickly integrate into active programs and manage high-stakes deadlines will be paramount, directly contributing to the continued success and visibility of the client's crucial partnerships.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary driver for a major annual event during the coverage window, managing pre-event campaign creation, promotional pushes, on-site support, and post-event reporting.
• Manage agency and vendor relationships for key partner events, including prominent industry conferences and innovation tours.
• Execute partner marketing campaigns and content for strategic partnerships, including key partner programs, marketplace initiatives, and co-innovation programs.
• Develop and distribute marketing collateral and communications for major global systems integrator (GSI) and systems integrator (SI) co-branded campaigns.
• Oversee budget tracking, event logistics (room reservations, ancillary events), campaign asset development, and multi-region reporting.
• Maintain momentum on all active workstreams and deliver clean documentation at the end of the coverage period, ensuring a smooth transition.

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of experience in partner marketing, program management, or event execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven ability to ramp up quickly on active programs with minimal onboarding time.
• Demonstrated experience meeting fixed, high-stakes event deadlines.
• Proficiency with marketing automation tools and CRM systems.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Prior experience within a leading technology client's partner marketing division or a strategic partner ecosystem.
• Experience coordinating global, multi-region events across AMER, EMEA, and APJ.
• Familiarity with global systems integrator (GSI) and systems integrator (SI) co-branded campaign structures.
• Experience working within client-furnished device (CFD) environments and standard third-party security policies.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.