Senior Partner Marketing & Field Activation Manager, EMEA

Proofpoint; Wales; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Partner Marketing & Field Activation Manager for EMEA. In this role, you will develop and manage marketing programs aimed at enhancing lead generation and supporting sales. The ideal candidate will have experience in international partner marketing, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Salesforce. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a diverse team and enjoy flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Wellness and community outreach days

Recognition for contributions

Global collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and running international partner marketing activities.
• Proven ability to partner with sales, technical, and marketing teams.
• Strong English verbal and written presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated channel sales programs.
• Create packaged plays and campaigns for Field Marketing teams.
• Measure and report results in collaboration with sales and marketing operations.

Skills

International partner sales and marketing activities

Execution of integrated marketing programs

Customer service orientation

Experience in Tech/SAAS

Strong organizational skills

Salesforce and marketing automation tools

Tools

Salesforce

Marketo

Job description

Overview

About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. We are driven by a mission to defend data and protect people, serving millions of customers worldwide and enabling organizations to stay ahead of threats.

How We Work: At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in innovation, Responsive to feedback, Accountable for results, Visionary in problem-solving, and Exceptional in execution and impact.

The Role

Senior Partner Marketing & Field Activation Manager, EMEA — Proofpoint is looking for a talented professional to partner with EMEA Marketing, Channel Sales and Commercial Sales (Mid-Market) to build and manage pan-EMEA Partner Marketing programs, tools and integrated campaigns. These initiatives are designed to boost lead generation, enable Channel sales and SEs, and promote Proofpoint solutions and brand through Distribution. The role also supports Partner groups such as EMEA Distributors & GSIs on a pan-EMEA level.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in partner marketing across sales and marketing teams on an international level, with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to think Channel and be Customer-focused, and the capability to develop integrated channel marketing and sales programs that generate pipeline and accelerate sales. The position requires business-minded marketing with excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate with all levels across multiple EMEA countries. Programs and campaigns are created in English and translated into four other languages, so strong English writing and speaking skills are essential.

Reporting into the Sr Director of Channel Marketing, EMEA, you will join a seasoned Channel Marketing team, collaborating with EMEA Regional Channel sales and marketing teams and the global Partner Program team to achieve joint business development goals.

Your day-to-day

• Develop and manage integrated channel sales programs and lead-generation campaigns to support collaboration between regional Proofpoint teams and Partners’ teams, generate pipeline and accelerate sales closing, and increase sales frequency and average order value in the Mid-Market segment.
• Create packaged plays and campaigns for Field Marketing teams, coordinating and executing across regions.
• Manage the launch and rollout of EMEA Partner sales programs and marketing campaigns, working with regional sales teams and regional Marketing Managers.
• Measure and report results in collaboration with sales and marketing operations.
• Ensure end-to-end clarity of channel programs and campaigns: define goals, deliverables, production, translation, and launches.

What you bring to the team

• Experience planning, producing, and running international partner sales and marketing activities for large B2B organizations; ideally within Tech/SAAS. Cybersecurity experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to partner with sales, technical and marketing teams to create and execute integrated marketing programs.
• Strong teamwork mindset and customer service orientation for internal partners.
• Track record of delivering channel and partner marketing results with a field focus, B2B expertise and analytical mindset.
• Excellent English language written, verbal and presentation skills. Copywriting and presenting in English is required. Proficiency in other EMEA languages is a plus.
• Good knowledge of B2B marketing mix including social, digital and online.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to create and implement simple processes to structure cross-functional communications, campaigns and reporting.
• Ability to work daily within an international, multicultural team.
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce and marketing automation tools such as Marketo is highly valued.

Why Proofpoint

• Inclusive Culture: Commitment to inclusion in values and practices across the organization.
• Cohesive Team Dynamic: Collaboration, mutual respect, and a supportive environment with resources to excel.
• Impactful Role: Opportunity to shape the future of the organization in the region and contribute to growth and success.

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are key to our success. We are customer-focused and driven to win, with leading-edge products.

We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that values culture-add as well as culture fit, and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and brightest to cultivate a culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint. #LifeAtProofpoint

Why Proofpoint? We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Learning & development opportunities, leadership and professional development workshops, stretch projects, and mentoring
• Flexible work environment including remote options, hybrid schedules, and flexible hours
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their application. For accessibility accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact accessibility at proofpoint dot com. Our careers page: proofpoint.com/us/company/careers