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Director of Partner Marketing

Microsoft

Redmond, WA
Full Time
Director
131k-252k
12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Device Partner Sales (DPS) team, part of the Windows & Device Sales (WDS) organization, plays a critical role in delivering innovative, AI-powered devices and cloud experiences. The role involves collaborating with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, distributors, and resellers to drive the full product lifecycle—from incubation and design to global sales through retail and channel partners. As the Director of Partner Marketing for the HP and HPE account team, you will accelerate sales of Windows devices and services, Server, and Azure solutions through strategic partner marketing. This position offers the opportunity to develop marketing and analytical skills within a people-first culture that values innovation, growth mindset, equity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic input on partner marketing plans and lead full funnel marketing planning activities against key scorecard metrics and goals.
  • Identify and scope opportunities to drive strategic impact with marketing programs, such as revenue upside, new device growth, and optimization of investment buckets.
  • Design, execute, and localize end-to-end customer experiences including digital marketing, partner events, lead sharing, and demos by leveraging marketing assets, toolkits, and playbooks.
  • Develop and mutually create new partner capabilities and opportunities through partner experiences to provide a competitive advantage and land key product messages.
  • Own marketing investment allocation, track spending versus budget, and measure impact on business outcomes.
  • Establish return on investment (ROI) benchmarks and ensure marketing funding, branding, and proof of execution compliance with program policies.
  • Engage partners to assess marketing campaigns and investment impact, identify trends, and adapt strategies based on data and feedback.
  • Share best practices, wins, insights, and learnings to optimize partner marketing efforts.
  • Maintain compliance with all partner investments, funding protocols, privacy guidelines, branding standards, and Microsoft policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Business Development, Business Management, Communications, or related field AND 7+ years sales, marketing, or business development experience OR equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years experience with hands-on marketing campaign creation and implementation on the brand- or agency-side, or as part of a sales team in a related field.
  • 5+ years experience in cross-functional team project management including planning, workflow optimization, managing timelines, and tracking progress.
  • 5+ years experience using data to derive marketing insights to influence or inform business decisions.
  • 3+ years experience analyzing marketing effectiveness.
  • Additional or preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • 5+ years experience in enterprise solutions and device sales.
  • 3+ years experience within the Microsoft channel partner ecosystem.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in enterprise solutions and device sales.
  • Experience within the Microsoft channel partner ecosystem.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Business Development, Business Management, Communications, or related field
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

Working at Microsoft

Microsoft values a growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, respect, integrity, and accountability. The company fosters an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive at work and beyond, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workplace environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 1, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary131k-252k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceDirector

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Location

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