Partner Marketing Specialist- German Speaker- Part time

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company is the global leader in data-driven growth acceleration solutions and services for the IT channel. With 40+ years of channel expertise and a premier portfolio of editorial brands, marketing and event services, and strategic consulting, we help technology vendors, solution providers, and IT decision-makers worldwide unlock better business outcomes.

Our global audience of technology decision-makers rely on our trusted portfolio of print and digital publications to stay current with technology news and trends. Channel-focused marketing, in-demand events, partner program enablement, leadership networks, and dedicated consultants empower channel leaders with insights, connections, and strategies that propel success in the IT channel.

The Channel Company values differences because they enhance dynamic teams. We know that the confidence gap can get in the way of connecting with the best candidates. Please do not hesitate to apply – we would be honored to connect with you.

Role Overview:

The Partner Marketing Specialist is a role where you’ll support these partners with aspects of their marketing. Given the nature of our company, it’s not a ‘creative’ marketing role, but it is a role where you’ll learn and utilise a range of strategic marketing, project support and relationship building skills to consult on the best marketing tactics.

You will work on behalf of our client to manage their partner relations and be a pillar of support, helping to better promote vendor products using marketing tools. You will be the main point of contact for partners and will present all the available information, marketing tools and incentives available to them as well as be at hand to support with any guidance and support in implementing these marketing tools successfully. You’ll also work with the partners to prepare marketing plans and activities, so some previous marketing experience would be desirable.

The day-to-day:

Support a network of IT partners and be the first point of contact, providing advice and support with the available marketing tools available to them and how to effectively use them
On-board Partners to Marketing Portal.
Assist partners to become familiar with the product and program benefits and investigate to find out market requirements
Identify partner requirements and then use the provided materials to fulfil these to enable them to better promote and sell vendor products
Provide demo, walkthrough and guidance to partners on executing campaigns and activities through Marketing Central
Share feedback with the client on what resellers are asking for in order to grow their businesses
Keep in regular contact with your network of partners to maintain a trusted relationship with key decision-makers and become an extension of their team
Generate reports in MS Excel and prepare PowerPoint presentations to share updates with the local client team to keep them informed with progress
Conduct partner trainings using webinar platforms.
Managing agencies delivery and ensuring outcomes excellence.
Working with Packages lead and finance to ensure revenue recognition is accurate.

What you will offer:

Fluency in English and German. Additional languages will be very good point.
Previous experience of working in a Marketing role - in the technology sector, preferably in software, data or cloud - which includes on-boarding and enablement functions
A confident approach to liaise with and develop business relationships
Strong attention to detail
Excellent client liaison skills, ability to react and respond in a timely and effective manner
Some knowledge of digital marketing (e.g. email marketing, SEO, SEA, social networks, display advertising, video production) and offline Marketing campaign types (e.g. events, telemarketing, print advertising, sponsoring, incentives)
Strong MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills with the ability to present information in a consistent and professional manner
An interest in technology
Independence is important, but so is being a team player to ensure success across the team
Knowledge of Salesforce or a similar CRM system would be an advantage

What you can expect from us:

As well as working with the most interesting, talented and fun people, we operate a culture where success is recognized. You will be supported throughout your career at The Channel Company, tailoring your development through management support, internal and external training courses, and on the job training.

Our employee perks & benefits:

17.5 hours per week
Generous Holiday package + National bank holidays
Opportunity to join a growing business with lots of opportunities to influence.
100% Remote working. We have the best of both worlds with a historical remote working setup and an office in London or Madrid.
Temporary International Remote Working Opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Employee referral scheme
A tailored training and induction plan - we want you to succeed!
Regular recognition rewards - be recognized and rewarded for day-to-day actions where you go above and beyond, and consistently deliver
Volunteering days
The opportunity to work within a globally diverse team
The opportunity to learn new skills in an ever-changing and adaptable business.