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Partner Marketing Manager

Microsoft

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Original Job Summary

Partner Marketing Manager

Microsoft's Global Partner Solutions (GPS) is driving revenue outcomes with partners through innovative solutions. The Partner Marketing Manager will develop and execute a comprehensive events strategy for the GTM, Programs, and Operations team. This involves managing first party events, enhancing partner engagement, and creating marketing initiatives that increase consumption of GTM benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute bi-annual Partner Advisory Council event including stakeholder and budget management.
  • Lead cross GTM team workstream efforts for Microsoft first party events.
  • Develop a plan to activate regions on key partner events and marketing activities.
  • Collaborate with the global events team to identify featured partners and ensure a high value experience.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field along with 5+ years of sales, marketing, or business development experience. Experience with high impact event and marketing strategies, project management expertise, partner engagement skills, and the ability to interact with executive leadership are essential.

Key skills/competency

  • Event Management
  • GTM Strategy
  • Partner Engagement
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Business Development
  • Executive Relations
  • Budget Management
  • Stakeholder Management

How to Get Hired at Microsoft

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight event strategy and GTM experience.
  • Showcase project management: Detail successful complex projects.
  • Research Microsoft: Understand mission, culture, and GTM strategies.
  • Highlight partner engagement: Provide examples of stakeholder collaboration.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced event management software.
Study key metrics and data analytics.
Practice digital marketing campaign analysis.
Update knowledge on GTM strategies.

Behavioral Questions

Explain a challenging event project you managed.
Describe a time of cross-team collaboration.
How do you handle stakeholder disagreements?
Discuss a situation using data-driven decisions.