Channel Marketing Manager

Absolute Software

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About The Position

We are seeking a Channel Marketing Manager to drive partner marketing initiatives across our ecosystem of value-added resellers (VARs), distributors, OEM partners, and strategic alliances. This role is responsible for developing and executing joint go-to-market programs that generate demand, accelerate pipeline, and strengthen partner engagement.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented marketer with experience building integrated channel marketing campaigns, managing partner relationships, overseeing demand generation programs, and aligning closely with Channel Sales, Marketing, and Sales teams to drive measurable business outcomes.
This role reports to the Director of Channel and Partner Marketing and works closely with Channel Sales, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, Sales, and Operations teams to drive partner-led growth, pipeline acceleration, and revenue.

Requirements

• 5+ years of B2B technology marketing experience.
• 2+ years of channel, partner, or alliance marketing experience within the technology industry.
• Experience working with VARs, distributors, OEMs, or strategic technology partners.
• Strong experience managing integrated demand generation campaigns, events, webinars, and field marketing programs from planning through execution and measurement.
• Experience managing marketing budgets, forecasting, and investment planning.
• Experience managing MDF programs and evaluating ROI.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM and marketing automation platforms.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, endpoint management, or enterprise software.
• Familiarity with partner ecosystems such as HP, TD SYNNEX, and leading VAR partners.
• Understanding of channel sales motions and partner business models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing programs with VARs, distributors, OEMs, and strategic partners that align partner objectives with company revenue goals.
• Manage MDF, partner marketing calendars, campaign execution, and performance tracking.
• Drive awareness, demand generation, and pipeline creation through co-branded marketing activities.
• Work cross-functionally with Channel Sales, Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, and Operations teams to execute successful partner programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner marketing stakeholders to drive engagement and business results.
• Create and execute joint go-to-market campaigns with VARs, distributors, OEMs, and strategic partners that align with business objectives, lead generation goals, and pipeline targets.
• Plan and execute partner demand generation programs across field events, trade shows, digital, content, and webinar marketing channels.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, vendors, partner participation, attendee engagement, and post-event follow-up to maximize business impact.
• Partner closely with Sales, Channel Sales, Product Marketing, and Demand Generation teams to increase campaign performance, event attendance, lead conversion, and pipeline contribution.
• Track MQLs, campaign performance, event performance, marketing-sourced and influenced pipeline, and revenue contribution.
• Analyze results and optimize programs based on pipeline generation, conversion rates, ROI, and business outcomes.
• Support partner enablement and engagement initiatives.
• Develop partner-facing content, campaign toolkits, sales enablement assets, and communications.
• Coordinate partner training and awareness programs.
• Ensure partners have the tools, content, and resources necessary to effectively position and promote company solutions.
• Manage Market Development Fund (MDF) planning, allocation, and investment strategies across partner programs.
• Evaluate MDF program effectiveness through pipeline, opportunity, and ROI analysis.
• Develop recommendations to optimize partner marketing investments and maximize business impact.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and expense management for channel marketing programs and campaigns.
• Track and report on partner-generated pipeline, opportunities, campaign performance, event performance, and ROI.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to improve program effectiveness and partner engagement.
• Maintain accurate reporting and visibility through Salesforce and other marketing technology platforms.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on marketing performance, pipeline contribution, and partner program success.

Benefits

• You’re resilient and passionate about securing the Work from Anywhere era. So are we.
• We’re in search of the best and the brightest – everyone from innovators, sellers and marketers to financers, operators and especially customer relationship managers – we’re looking for top tier talent to help us shape the next decade of security, drive innovation that enables customers with truly disruptive solutions and are dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed