Global Partner Marketing Manager

About Axis Communications
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to its customers and carried through a global partner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.

Axis has more than 1,600 dedicated employees in more than 40 countries around the world, supported by a network of over 60,000 partners across 179 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.


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WHAT IS AXIS?
Axis is a fast growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our success is largely due to our highly skilled staff and our strong culture of daring to succeed and allowing ourselves to constantly break new ground. Our employees are the driving force of the company and seek to move it forward towards the goal of being number one in our industry. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to its customers.

The Partner and Program Marketing team is now looking for a driven Global Partner Marketing Manager.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
In this position you will be working with a number of hardware and software partners who provide complementary products for complete solutions.

You will be responsible for driving and developing scalable guidelines to manage Axis’ growing network of hardware and software partners - developing efficient working processes, internal and external communication channels. The role is accountable for ensuring the execution of measurable marketing plans that are aligned with company strategic objectives as well as analyzing and reporting progress against set goals.

As Partner Marketing Manager you cooperate with our regional marketing teams and global sales organization to develop marketing strategies and tactics that clearly defines the value of our products and solutions.

You will be responsible for developing joint value proposition messaging and marketing assets for Axis Partner Network with input from technical and business development teams.

You will work with external agencies and internal marketing support functions to develop material. You must be able to write copy text and have experience from working hands on in developing marketing messages.
In addition we support central and local marketing teams concerning partner messaging and communication. We work with partners to plan and execute marketing activities, events, and co-marketing activities in line with Axis’ strategic objectives

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
We believe that you are structured, self-driven with a proven ability to take own initiatives. In order to thrive in this position we believe that you have a business mind-set, strategic thinking and excellent tactical skills. You should have a great desire to learn and develop new skills.

You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, with experience from working in a multinational environment. You must have extensive experience in solution marketing – presenting technical information in a commercially oriented way.

Experience from Network video/IP surveillance and topics such as networks, camera technology and image quality and/or traditional security and surveillance is an advantage.

We also belive you have:

* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
* Minimum 5 years solution marketing experience with partners
* Ability to multi-task and work well as part of a team
* Solid content development and writing skills
* Previous experience in a global/multi-regional IT company a plus

PARTNER & PROGRAM MARKETING TEAM
Partner and Program Marketing is a team within Axis’ Corporate Marketing department. Corporate Marketing is responsible for the global marketing strategy and planning, in accordance with the company’s overall goals and business strategy.

The Partner and Program marketing team is responsible to develop marketing strategies, targeted marketing messaging, collaterals and activities that drive sales together with our partners.

Additionally, the Partner Marketing team is responsible for direct engagement with strategic partners – developing joint market plans and assets.

WHAT CAN AXIS DO FOR YOU?
Axis Communications AB can offer you a young, dynamic and multicultural environment, with on the edge technology and a highly valuated brand. We are the world leader in network video. Come join us!

READY TO ACT?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

Find out more from hiring Manager, Partner Marketing and Education,
Charlotte Löffler Ivarsson or Maria Pihlström at +46 46 272 2620.

This recruitment is handled solely by Axis Communications AB, and we politely but firmly decline all calls from recruitment and consulting companies.