Manager Partner Marketing & Programs

Corporate Marketing is responsible for the global marketing strategy and planning, in accordance with and supporting the company's overall goals and business strategy. Partner Marketing and Programs is a unit within Partner and End Customer Marketing, Corporate Marketing, responsible for generating demand and strengthening relationships & loyalty from Axis customers and partners. We are now looking for a Manager for our Partner Marketing and Programs Team.

Who is your future team?
The Partner Marketing and Programs Team plays an important role in supporting continued long-term loyalty and business growth with all partners in our eco system, from distributors and system integrators to A&E consultants and technology partners. The team is responsible for driving the global partner marketing strategy, aiming to secure and improve the overall partner experience and enhance the value of Axis partnership. With focus on ease-of-doing-business with Axis, the team strengthen loyalty, increase activation and revenue contribution with and through partners.

The team consist of highly skilled marketers who proactively work to build our business in a collaborative environment. As a leader your responsibility is to continue to develop the organization by shaping the work environment, supporting the team members, co-create strategies and set common goals for the future.

What will you do in your role?
As Manager Partner Marketing and Programs you have the overall organizational and operational responsibility for the unit. The job includes both staff, budgeting, and planning, strategically and tactically, as well as to secure that the unit delivers planned activities within your area of responsibility.
By driving marketing initiatives in collaboration with the regions, you will ensure we evolve and optimize our marketing on a global basis.

This role includes the following responsibilities:

* Full responsibility for the marketing and communication strategies towards our partners. In close collaboration with sales and other stakeholders, you are also responsible for driving the development of our partner programs
* You set structure, framework, and direction for your area of responsibility
* In close cooperation with the head regions, you make sure that we have the industry's best approach to support Axis partners
* Overall marketing planning including coordination with Global sales and Head regional marketing as well as ensuring the support and regional implementation
* Lead a unit of highly skilled and experienced marketing managers and professionals
* Budget and resource planning and leading the process of developing marketing concepts to support our partners

You have a passion for leadership and team development and continuous focus on improving your leadership skills to ensure the development of your team. You believe in being a coaching and inclusive manager and support your team to work independently as well as collaboratively by leveraging on each other's strengths. You trust your team and their abilities and delegate with confidence.

You will have overall staff responsibility for an organization of 8 people and will report to the Director Partner & End Customer Marketing.

Who are you?
Axis is looking for an engaged leader with a burning interest for marketing and sales.

* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You are an outgoing, socially experienced, and motivated leader with a passion for people
* Strong collaboration and communication skills. You are able to work independently and drive projects towards common goals as well as build long-term relationships with colleagues and external suppliers
* Extensive experience from international marketing and communication processes - developing target group analyses, marketing strategies and marketing programs
* Well-developed business acumen with relevant sales or business development experience
* Experience from an international role in a large company with complex technical offerings
* Strong English skills both verbally and written

We'd love to hear that you are:

* Strategic and structured - able to simplify a complex situation into a clear action plan
* Comfortable with leading and driving projects in a virtual organization
* Enthusiastic, open-minded, sociable and a great team player
* Have a passion for marketing

What Axis can do for you?
As Manager Partner Marketing and Programs, you will have the opportunity to develop your management skills in a creative and international organization, who are the world leader in network video. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in a stimulating international environment that promotes individual growth and initiatives. You will have a great opportunity to influence Axis development. Axis is a company which realizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. Come and join us!

Ready to act?
Welcome to send you application!
In case of questions, please reach out to the recruiting manager, Karin Brits, Director Partner & End Customer Marketing -