Axis Communications is seeking a strategic Manager for the Partner Marketing team with experience leading high-performing individuals and driving joint go-to-market strategies that accelerate revenue and strengthen partner ecosystems.
Skilled in coaching and developing talent, fostering collaboration across marketing, sales, and alliances, and executing integrated partner programs that deliver measurable business growth. This individual needs to have experience in building strong partner relationships and cultivating a results-driven, inclusive team culture.
What you’ll do here as Manager, Partner Marketing?
Define and execute AMER partner marketing strategy to support revenue, pipeline, and ecosystem growth
Lead and mentor a high-performing partner marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Partner closely with product marketing, segment marketing and sales organization to align marketing priorities with business objectives
Build and oversee joint go-to-market programs with strategic partners (e.g., technology, channel, and system integrator partners)
Create integrated campaigns and enablement tools to support co-selling, co-branding, and joint demand generation
Drive partner lifecycle engagement – from recruitment and onboarding to enablement and advocacy
Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure partner marketing performance and return on investment
Manage budgets, resources, and processes to ensure efficient execution and measurable results
Use data-driven insights to continuously improve program effectiveness and partner satisfaction
Work cross-functionally with central and decentralized marketing teams throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and Axis corporate marketing team
Represent partner marketing in executive forums, providing strategic recommendations, and performance insights
Who are we looking for/Who are you?
Strong people management skills, with experience leading diverse, remote teams
Excellent communication, executive presence, and cross-functional collaboration skills
High level of emotional intelligence, including demonstrated self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills, empathy, and motivation
Strong teamwork, relationship-building, and influencing skills with ability to work with colleagues that have various skills, backgrounds, and working styles across multiple departments and geographies
Demonstrated competency in the different expectations of leaders, including:
Business Leadership (Strategic Thinking and Implementation, Business Acumen, Leading Change)
People Leadership (Developing Self, Developing Others, Building Functional Strength)
Organizational Leadership (Developing Team, Enabling Cooperation, Ethical Leadership)
We'd love to hear that you have/are:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, MBA preferred
12+ years of experience in B2B marketing, with at least 5 years in partner, channel, or alliance marketing leadership
Proven experience building and scaling partner marketing programs that drive business outcomes
Highly valued:
Deep understanding of the partner ecosystem – technology alliances, resellers, MSPs, systems integrators, etc
Experience in IT and/or Security industries is preferred
Physical Demands and Travel:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Employee is occasionally required to lift 20-25 lbs.
Expected travel up to 20% including international travel
Pay range:
The approximate pay range for this location and position is $150,000 - 160,000 OTE. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.
What we offer:
Axis is a company that puts our employees first. Here is just a glimpse of what we do for our ‘Axians’:
Inspire you to grow and develop through employer-offered training as well as tuition reimbursement
Take care of more than just the ‘work you’, but rather the ‘whole you’ through our health, dental, vision, and fitness/health and wellness programs
Support parents and children through paid parental leave and help alleviate costs through a dependent care reimbursement account
Encourage work/life balance with generous vacation benefit, plus a 3-week sabbatical on your 5-year anniversary (and every 5 years after!)
Help prepare for your life after retirement through our 401(k) program and employer matching
Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.
We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.
With around 5000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.
Let´s create a smarter, safer world
For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.
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