Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Contentful
Job overview
The Senior Director, Partner Marketing at Contentful leads the global partner marketing strategy to drive demand generation, pipeline growth, and expand market presence through strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves owning global partner marketing strategy, executing co-marketing campaigns, collaborating with regional teams, measuring program performance, and leading a global partner marketing team.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a New York salary range of $290,000 to $354,000, stock options, comprehensive healthcare covering most premiums for employees and dependents, fertility and family benefits, generous paid time off, parental leave, education budget, wellbeing and communication stipends, and office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 10+ years in B2B SaaS marketing leadership with 5+ years in senior global partner marketing roles, expertise in managing global partner ecosystems, strong strategic and communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 30%.
Career development
The company supports career growth through personal education budgets, leadership of a high-performing global team, and opportunities to work on innovative global marketing programs.
Work environment and culture
Contentful promotes an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming culture valuing work-life balance, continuous learning, and collaboration across global teams.
Company information
Contentful is a leading digital experience platform with AI capabilities serving over 4,200 organizations globally, employing 700+ people from 70+ nations with offices worldwide.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a global partner marketing team, collaborating closely with senior marketing and partnership leaders in a matrixed environment.
Job location and travel
The role requires working in a state where Contentful is registered to do business, with global travel up to 30%, and offers hybrid or distributed work options.
Application process
Applicants must apply online acknowledging Contentful's privacy notice and can request accommodations during the process; beware of fraud attempts impersonating Contentful.
Unique job features
This role uniquely blends strategic vision, operational excellence, and inspirational leadership in global B2B SaaS partner marketing with access to innovative co-marketing programs and significant impact on company growth.
Company overview
Contentful Inc. is a leading content management platform that enables businesses to create, manage, and distribute digital content across various channels. They generate revenue through subscription-based plans tailored to different business needs, offering features like content modeling, API access, and collaboration tools. Founded in 2013, Contentful has grown rapidly, securing significant funding and establishing itself as a key player in the headless CMS market, which separates the backend content repository from the frontend presentation layer.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your leadership in global B2B SaaS partner marketing, emphasizing strategic co-marketing programs with GSIs, ISVs, CSPs, and other key alliances.
Showcase your ability to design and execute joint go-to-market strategies that drive demand generation, pipeline growth, and measurable revenue impact, including managing Market Development Funds (MDF) effectively.
Apply through multiple platforms including Contentful's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to broaden your application visibility and improve chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with senior leaders and partner marketing team members at Contentful; open your message with a compliment about their recent partner campaign or ask about how they integrate partner marketing across global regions as an ice breaker.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'partner marketing strategy,' 'co-marketing programs,' 'pipeline growth,' 'global partner ecosystems,' 'MDF management,' and 'B2B SaaS marketing leadership' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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