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Partner Marketing Manager

Illinois, United States (On-site)

Partner Marketing Manager

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Marketing

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Job Description

As a Partner Marketing Manager at Zones, you will collaborate with strategic partners to develop and execute impactful joint marketing strategies. You will play an essential role in driving co-branded marketing campaigns, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to both business growth and brand awareness. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with key partners to coordinate joint marketing activities, working closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of partner marketing initiatives, creating compelling marketing collateral, presentations, and sales enablement tools, tracking and analyzing the success of partner marketing campaigns, maintaining ongoing communication with partners, managing marketing budgets, timelines, and resources, and staying up to date with industry trends and competitive landscape.

Must have:

5+ years experience in partner marketing
Strong understanding of marketing principles
Excellent organizational skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Analytical mindset with experience in tracking and measuring the performance of marketing campaigns
Experience with marketing tools and platforms

Perks:

Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) plan with matching provision
Paid time off

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Description

Position at Zones LLC.

Company Overview:

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Partner Marketing Manager to be a key contributor to our dynamic marketing team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our strategic partners to develop and execute impactful joint marketing strategies. You will play an essential role in driving co-branded marketing campaigns, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to both business growth and brand awareness. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and organized marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to enhance their career by working at the intersection of marketing and partnership development.

Position Overview:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collaborate with key partners to coordinate joint marketing activities that drive revenue growth and enhance brand positioning.
Work closely with internal teams (e.g., product marketing, sales, creative, and analytics) to ensure seamless execution of partner marketing initiatives and alignment with overall company goals.
Assist in creating compelling marketing collateral, presentations, sales enablement tools, and other materials that support partner activities and enhance joint efforts.
Track and analyze the success of partner marketing campaigns by providing actionable insights, identifying opportunities for improvement, and presenting recommendations for future optimization.
Maintain ongoing communication with partners to align on campaign progress, share updates, and foster strong, long-term relationships.
Assist in managing marketing budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure the successful execution of partner marketing activities within set deadlines.
Stay up to date with industry trends, competitive landscape, and partner developments to continuously identify new marketing opportunities and innovative strategies.

What you’ll do as the Partner Marketing Manager:

Manage multiple partner lines and be accountable for sales growth and attainment of profit goals.
Identify and propose partner product and customer segment alignment for optimal market planning.
Meet and interact regularly with Partner reps, management, and executives to make formal presentations on product trends, performance, profitability, and results of product line promotions.
Work collaboratively with the Marketing Operations team to ensure implementation of marketing plans.
Initiate and assist in planning quarterly business reviews for assigned Partners.
Manage billing on a quarterly basis with assigned partners.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in partner marketing, marketing management, sales or a related field.
Strong understanding of marketing principles, campaign development, and execution.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and share insights with both internal teams and external partners.
Analytical mindset with experience in tracking and measuring the performance of marketing campaigns.
Experience with marketing tools and platforms such as CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and marketing automation tools.
Travel may be required as needed

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Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, paid time off, and much more. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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$78.0K - $110.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$94.0K/yr avg.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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