Vendor Marketing Manager

Westcon-Comstor; Reading; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT distributor is seeking a creative and collaborative individual to join their EMEA Central Team. This remote role involves leading key Go To Market programs for Cisco, focusing on partner profitability and digital enablement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a background in technology marketing. Join a growing global business with excellent opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven marketing experience in a technology environment.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead key GTM programs covering the entire Cisco portfolio.
• Drive profitability initiatives within the Cisco 360 program.
• Develop and implement GTM strategies for SMB & MSP segments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Graduate

Tools

Marketing Automation Tools

Job description

Salary: Competitive package

Westcon-Comstor is recruiting a key role in our EMEA Central Team. Comstor is a leading value-add distributor for Cisco, and this role will be part of our Centre of Excellence, playing a vital role in our Go To Market (GTM) strategy.

Reporting to the EMEA Senior Marketing Director, the successful candidate will be a creative, practical, and highly collaborative individual capable of effective communication at all organizational levels, with a focus on aligning strategies across multiple countries to drive a unified GTM plan.

The role is remote, with some travel to our offices. Ideally, candidates will be based in the UK or other European locations where we have offices, such as the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, or Portugal.

About the Role

The candidate will act as the lead for key GTM programs covering the entire Cisco portfolio, working closely with the Vendor Program Manager within our Centre of Excellence. Key programs include:

1. Cisco 360 Partner Program – serve as the custodian of GTM for this program, liaising with Cisco to understand program details and develop assets and enablement to enhance partner value. Flexibility to adapt to evolving program requirements is essential.
2. Partner Profitability – drive relevant profitability initiatives within the Cisco 360 program.
3. SMB & Managed Services Partner (MSP) – develop and implement GTM strategies for these strategic segments across the organization.
4. Digital Enablement – ensure the availability and effective use of tools to support our 'long tail' partners and to enhance efficiency and scale for our key partners.

Additional strategic marketing initiatives will be developed, with the role expected to be a key driver as directed by the EMEA Senior Marketing Director.

About You

• Numerate, bright, process-driven, with excellent attention to detail and an ability to report on program success.
• Ideally a graduate with proven marketing experience in a technology environment, including familiarity with marketing automation tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills, capable of leading projects and collaborating effectively, with good listening and influencing abilities.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Join a growing global business. Westcon-Comstor is a leading IT distributor with US$4.35 billion in global revenues. We connect technology vendors with distribution partners who resell software and solutions to businesses and consumers.

This is an exciting time to be part of our expanding EMEA region. We have ambitious growth plans and significant future potential, offering excellent opportunities for career development within a dynamic and supportive culture.

Application Process

Please include the following in your application:

• Name: (please include your first and last name)
• Email: (please include your email address)
• Phone: (please include your country code)
• CV / Resume
• Eligibility to work in the country of application (work permit/visa/citizenship): Yes or No