Partner Field Marketing Manager (fixed-term)

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The Partner Field Marketing Manager is responsible for accelerating incremental, partner-driven revenue through strategic and tactical field marketing initiatives. Reporting into the VP EMEA Marketing, this role works closely with regional/MU Go-To-Market (GTM) stakeholders, the newly formed partner success team, and key partners to design and execute marketing programs that drive pipeline, revenue, and partner engagement.

This is a hybrid strategic and hands-on role, combining regional planning, partner alignment, and performance management with day-to-day execution of partner field marketing activities.

 

What you´ll build

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Alignment

· Align partner field marketing priorities to the regional/MU Go-To-Market strategy, ensuring clear contribution to commercial objectives.

· Act as the primary marketing liaison for partners within the region, ensuring joint plans are aligned to business priorities and revenue goals.

· Partner closely with the partner success team to support partner-led motions, shared campaigns, and execution excellence.

· Develop annual and quarterly partner field marketing plans focused on incremental revenue growth.

 

Execution & Activation

· Plan, execute, and optimise partner field marketing programs, including demand generation campaigns, events, partner activations, and co-marketing initiatives.

· Translate regional strategy into tactical, local execution that reflects partner priorities, market nuance, and customer needs.

· Ensure consistent activation across priority partners while allowing flexibility for partner-specific motions.

· Manage partner marketing investments to maximize ROI and revenue impact.

 

Partner Enablement & Readiness

· Work closely with global partner marketing and sales teams to reinforce Concur value propositions, key use cases, and differentiated messaging aligned to regional/MU GTM priorities.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including Sales and Partner teams) to support partner readiness through campaigns, enablement assets, events, and field activations.

· Focus primarily on SAP partners, building strong working relationships and tailoring field marketing and enablement programs to the SAP ecosystem and joint go-to-market motions.

 

Partner Engagement in SAP Concur Marketing Activities

· Ensure partners are actively involved in SAP Concur direct marketing initiatives wherever possible, strengthening joint go-to-market execution and shared pipeline creation.

· Identify and secure the right partners for participation in regional, MU, and local SAP Concur marketing programs, aligning involvement to strategic priorities and revenue opportunity.

· Own partner recruitment, alignment, and readiness for flagship regional events, including Fusion Exchange and Concur Day, ensuring strong SAP partner representation.

· Work cross-functionally with Field Marketing, Sales, and Partner teams to integrate partners into event agendas, campaigns, and customer-facing activities in a meaningful and value-driven way.

· Ensure partner participation enhances customer experience, clearly reinforces Concur value propositions, and supports pipeline and revenue goals.

· Measure and report on the impact of partner participation in SAP Concur-led marketing activities, using insights to refine future engagement and event strategies.

 

Revenue & Performance Impact

· Own partner marketing contribution to pipeline and revenue, with clear measurement and reporting.

· Track performance against key KPIs, including pipeline creation, influenced revenue, partner engagement, and campaign ROI.

· Use insights and results to optimize future partner investments and programs.

· Provide regular reporting and performance updates to Field Marketing leadership and regional stakeholders.

 

Collaboration & Influence

· Work cross-functionally with Field Sales, Partner Sales and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment.

· Build strong, trusted relationships with partner marketing teams – regional and corporate teams.

· Act as a strategic advisor to partners on how to best leverage field marketing to drive mutual growth.

 

What you bring

· Experience in field marketing, partner marketing, or demand generation, ideally within a B2B or technology environment.

· Proven ability to drive measurable revenue impact through marketing programs.

· Strong understanding of partner ecosystems and go-to-market models.

· Ability to operate effectively across strategic planning and tactical execution.

· Proficiency in English.

· Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across multiple teams and partners.

· Strong analytical mindset with experience managing budgets, performance tracking, and ROI measurement.

 

What Success Looks Like

· Clear, measurable incremental revenue impact from partners.

· Strong alignment between partner field marketing, regional/MU GTM priorities, and the partner success teams.

· High-quality execution of partner programs that scale effectively across the region.

· Trusted relationship with partners and internal teams as a strategic and tactical marketing leader.

 

Where you belong

Reporting into the VP EMEA Marketing, this role works closely with regional/MU Go-To-Market (GTM) stakeholders, the newly formed partner success team, and key partners to design and execute marketing programs that drive pipeline, revenue, and partner engagement. 

 

Bring out your best
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Requisition ID: 454163 | Work Area: Marketing | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid