Partner Marketing Manager

In the Consumer Sales Organization (CSO), we are a global team at Microsoft responsible for sales across Devices & Creativity (Windows, Microsoft 365, and Surface) and Gaming customer solution areas (CSA). CSO puts the consumer at the center, helping them discover, learn, and buy through direct and partner channels in over 120 countries around the world. Our team works with ecosystem partners and internal business groups to drive digital excellence and e-commerce capability, as well as accelerate cloud and subscription adoption. Together, we win by delivering compelling at-home and on-the-go experiences combining intelligent edge devices and services that create Microsoft fans for life.

Xbox is Microsoft’s Gaming brand and has been revolutionizing gaming and entertainment for over 20 years. You will play a pivotal role in continuing Xbox’s success by bringing existing and new gaming experiences to life and help our 15 game studios deliver great games to our fans, wherever they play – on console, PC, mobile devices, and smart TVs. From blockbuster franchises like Halo, Minecraft, Forza, Gears, Age of Empires, and Fable, to new and growing IP, Xbox is dedicated to uniting our fans, because when everyone plays, we all win. Coupled with industry-defining services like Xbox Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, and Xbox All Access, our gaming business is one of the most exciting places to work in technology.

We are hiring for a Partner Marketing Manager. In this role you will be responsible for planning and executing consumer-centric, omni-channel marketing with our Distribution and Strategic retail partners that is aligned to global priorities, functional expertise and local market insights with the goal of driving conversion, sell-through and Return on Investment (ROI) for our Gaming Consumer Solution Area. With a depth of knowledge across our Gaming portfolio, you will work with partners to influence the design of unique Microsoft experiences across channels and at every touchpoint in the customer journey, working across organizational boundaries to deliver integrated consumer marketing, execution excellence and brand love. You will act as a trusted advisor to direct strategic decisions about our marketing investment strategy and marketing mix, leveraging multiple funding sources and working with partners to optimize impact and create joint value.

By joining the CSO Americas Gaming Marketing team, you’ll collaborate closely with Category and Sales teams locally to drive full-funnel marketing for an exciting ecosystem that continues to grow. As part of a regional team, you’ll have the opportunity to share learnings and best practices across markets as well as leverage the global infrastructure for support and shared platforms.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

Marketing Go-to-Market (GTM), Omnichannel Strategy and Marketing Execution Excellence

Working With Our Distributors, You Will

• Activate ecommerce sales motions through digital marketing excellence, mobile-first executions and social commerce
• Influence conversion in-store and online through seamless and connected shopper journeys
• Build brand advocates among retail sellers and consumers through training, evangelism and community engagement platforms
• Deliver best-in-class product launches, key seasonal initiatives and sustain marketing
• Collect and identify test and learn opportunities for consideration worldwide
• Localize global strategy for North America, driving adoption and usage of global tools, programs and playbooks
• Planning and investment strategy, leading to Partner Marketing Plans to maximize reach and effectiveness across our distribution partners
• Scale thru Partner by accessing and developing partners capabilities to maximize opportunities and create joint value
• Activate partner marketing principles to co-create targeted marketing campaigns with partners to support our lines of business, establishing clear KPIs and marketing value
• Aggregate and leverage analytics and insights to create better investment strategies and execution across marketing investments to drive greater business impact
• Coordinate with consumer marketing teams across the organization to ensure effectiveness in thru the line planning
• Other
• Embody our culture and values
  

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field AND 4+ years digital, retail, channel marketing, marketing, retail sales, or commercial sales experience
• OR equivalent experience.
  

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field AND 5+ years digital, retail, channel marketing, marketing, retail sales, or commercial sales experience
• OR Master's Degree in Business Administration, or related field AND 3+ years Digital, Retail, Channel Marketing, Marketing, Retail Sales, or commercial sales experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) project leadership/generic management experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with Distributors Channel, scaling execution thru Partner and Managing Multiple Partners.
• 5+ years of experience working with the omni-channel buying journey, sales channels, or commerce platforms
• 5+ years of retail industry experience, coordinating cross-discipline marketing and sales programs
• 5+ years of experience in Gaming
• 5+ years of experience working with Digital Content
• 5+ years of direct engagement with partners and other senior-level stakeholders, delivering growth/performance metrics and presenting to large groups
  

Channel Marketing IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,700 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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