Partner Marketing Manager

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in the IT industry and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Version 1 is looking for a dedicated Partner Marketing Manager to take immediate ownership of the strategy, development, and execution of various partner marketing programs and relationships. We expect you to enhance marketing programs that build awareness, create demand, and measure results.

You will act as the main interface between our strategic partners and work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, partner management, content, design, product, and performance, to ensure the effective execution of campaigns and initiatives that drive business growth.

In this role you will:

• Work with Sales and Partner stakeholders within Version 1 to identify, nurture and close opportunities presented through partner engagement and marketing.
• Plan and execute demand generation activities with all Partners via a structured campaign management approach.
• Manage Partner Marketing campaign forecasts, funding options and budgets to effectively to achieve business goals.
• Identify sources of content, support, and infrastructure available from the Partners and leverage these effectively.
• Manage the logistics and execution of partner events including internally hosted, 3rd party tradeshows, and virtual events
• Produce partner related content such as case studies and win wires to drive partner channel sales and awareness.
• Recommend solutions to develop joint marketing plans with partners by researching consumer behaviour trends, target audience, demography, etc.
• Evaluate the performance of partner marketing programs and recommend improvements.
• Review and refine partner presence on website and key partner portals.
• Create internal and partner sales enablement for joint solutions.

• Experience in a similar B2B IT Services marketing role.  
• Understanding of the IT market, market trends, key players, and industries.
• Experience of Partner and Channel Marketing disciplines and demonstrable marketing competencies.
• Understanding of partner driven marketing campaigns, audience generation and segmentation of customers.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Innovative and creative thinker with ability to initiate and manage own projects with outstanding execution.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work remote or with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme, Octopus Car Lease, and MyGym Discounts to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.