Director of Partner Marketing

10 Hours ago • 8 Years + • $300,000 PA - $337,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As Director of Partner Marketing, you will establish and lead Discord's Partner Marketing function. You will develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies for joint marketing initiatives and oversee co-marketing campaigns to build meaningful relationships with key partners. This role requires a strategic thinker who can build a function to translate partnership opportunities into measurable business results. The responsibilities include function development, strategic partnership development, go-to-market strategy and execution, relationship management, analytics & reporting, cross-functional collaboration and Industry Intelligence.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of marketing experience with 5 years in partner marketing.
  • Experience taking a partner marketing program or function from zero to one.
  • Strategic mindset to develop and execute on marketing partnerships.
  • Deep understanding of gaming ecosystem and market dynamics.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills to build relationships.
  • Experience managing marketing budgets and negotiating agreements.
  • Proven leadership abilities with experience managing a high-performing team.
Perks:
  • equity + benefits

Job Details

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.

This position is US-based only. We are seeking candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

As Director of Partner Marketing, you will establish and lead Discord's Partner Marketing function, creating the foundation for our strategic partnership initiatives to drive growth, maximize marketing impact, and build meaningful relationships with key partners. You'll develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies for joint marketing initiatives, oversee co-marketing campaigns, and ensure alignment between Discord's objectives and those of our partners. This role requires a strategic thinker who can act as both player and coach, while building a function from the ground up, to translate partnership opportunities into measurable business results.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Function Development: Establish Discord's Partner Marketing function from the ground up, including defining processes, frameworks, and best practices for effective partner marketing collaboration.
  • Strategic Partnership Development: Identify, evaluate, and secure high-impact marketing partnerships with gaming platforms, publishers, technology providers, and complementary brands to expand our reach and enhance our brand positioning.
  • Go-To-Market Strategy and Execution: Develop and lead the execution of comprehensive GTM plans for partnership initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives and brand strategy. Oversee the creation and implementation of joint marketing campaigns with partners, coordinating across internal teams and external stakeholders to maximize impact and efficiency.
  • Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key partners at all levels, serving as the primary liaison between our company and partner marketing teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Define KPIs, track performance metrics, and provide data-driven insights to continuously refine partnership strategies and demonstrate clear business impact.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including Product Marketing, Creative, PR, Community, and Sales to ensure cohesive messaging and streamlined execution of partner initiatives.
    Industry Intelligence: Stay informed about gaming industry trends, competitive activities, and partner ecosystem developments to identify emerging opportunities and potential challenges.

What you should have

  • 8+ years of marketing experience with at least 5 years in partnership marketing, preferably within the gaming or entertainment industry.
  • Experience taking a partner marketing program or function from zero to one… and beyond.
  • Strategic mindset combined with an action-oriented approach to problem-solving and execution, with demonstrated success in developing and executing on strategic marketing partnerships that drive measurable business results.
  • Deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem and market dynamics across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to build relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
  • Experience managing marketing budgets and negotiating co-marketing agreements with partners.
  • Proven leadership abilities with experience managing and developing a high-performing team.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $300,000 to $337,500 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.

Why Discord? 

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!

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About The Company

Founded in 2015, Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests - from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations.


And we're hiring! If this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us: https://discordapp.com/jobs for openings.

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