Field Marketing Manager – Benelux

Jobvite, Inc.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Remote work

Job summary

Barracuda Networks is seeking a strategic Field Marketing Manager to lead Benelux marketing efforts, aligning with Sales, Channel and Partner teams to drive pipeline growth and partner engagement.

You will own the regional plan, MDF activity, events, demand generation, and collaborate with EMEA teams to deliver measurable marketing outcomes. Equity options are available; #LI-Remote indicates remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B technology, cybersecurity, IT or channel-led environment.
• Strong understanding of partner/channel marketing and indirect routes to market.
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies and plans.
• Proven experience working closely with Sales and senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing marketing budgets and/or MDF programmes.
• Strong experience in partner, channel and event marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the Benelux marketing plan, defining priorities aligned to business objectives, sales goals, partner engagement and growth opportunities.
• Identify market, customer and partner opportunities and translate these into effective marketing programmes.
• Manage the Benelux marketing calendar, ensuring activity is prioritised according to commercial opportunity.
• Act as the Benelux marketing lead, influencing stakeholders across Sales, Channel, Partner and EMEA Marketing teams.
• Build strong relationships with Benelux Sales and Channel teams, ensuring marketing activity is aligned to revenue priorities.
• Drive marketing contribution to pipeline creation and progression through targeted partner, customer and field marketing programmes.
• Monitor campaign and event performance and use insight to optimise future activity.
• Develop, review and execute joint marketing plans with strategic partners, MSPs and distributors.
• Drive partner engagement through marketing initiatives that enable partners and MSPs to effectively position and promote Barracuda solutions.
• Support channel go-to-market activities by ensuring access to relevant programmes, messaging, content and resources.

Skills

B2B marketing

Channel marketing

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Req ID: 27-0488

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an employer that complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision yourself at Barracuda

The Field Marketing Manager will define and deliver the Benelux marketing strategy, working closely with Sales, Channel and Partner teams to drive pipeline growth, strengthen partner engagement and support overall business growth.

As a through-channel business, the role will have a strong focus on partner and MSP marketing, enabling partners and MSPs to effectively take Barracuda solutions to market and maximising the impact of joint marketing investments.

The role will own the regional marketing plan, budget and MDF activity, leading the Benelux marketing function and working closely with the wider EMEA and Demand Generation teams to deliver marketing activities with measurable commercial outcomes.

What you’ll be working on

Regional Marketing Strategy

• Develop and own the Benelux marketing plan, defining priorities aligned to business objectives, sales goals, partner engagement and growth opportunities.

• Identify market, customer and partner opportunities and translate these into effective marketing programmes.

• Manage the Benelux marketing calendar, ensuring activity is prioritised according to commercial opportunity.

• Act as the Benelux marketing lead, influencing stakeholders across Sales, Channel, Partner and EMEA Marketing teams.

Sales & Channel Alignment

• Build strong relationships with Benelux Sales and Channel teams, ensuring marketing activity is aligned to revenue priorities.

• Drive marketing contribution to pipeline creation and progression through targeted partner, customer and field marketing programmes.

• Regularly engage with Sales and Channel teams through business reviews, planning sessions, onboarding programmes (Accelerate live) and internal meetings, ensuring awareness of marketing priorities, programmes and resources.

• Monitor campaign and event performance and use insight to optimise future activity.

Partner, MSP, Distributor & Customer Marketing

• Develop, review and execute joint marketing plans with strategic partners, MSPs and distributors.

• Drive partner engagement through marketing initiatives that enable partners and MSPs to effectively position and promote Barracuda solutions.

• Support channel go-to-market activities by ensuring access to relevant programmes, messaging, content and resources.

• Support initiatives that drive partner recruitment, onboarding and activation across the Benelux market.

• Work closely with Partner Marketing and Enablement teams to maximise adoption of available tools, campaigns and programmes.

• Support customer acquisition, retention and advocacy through partner-led marketing programmes and initiatives.

MDF Management

• Own the MDF budget and ensure investment is aligned to strategic priorities and commercial opportunity.

• Work with partners to develop effective MDF plans and activities.

• Manage MDF approval, tracking, utilisation and reporting.

• Measure the return and commercial impact of MDF investment and identify opportunities to improve ROI.

Events

• Develop and lead the Benelux events programme, ensuring activity supports pipeline generation, partner engagement, customer retention and brand awareness objectives.

• Identify and prioritise events based on business objectives, audience and expected commercial return.

• Oversee planning and delivery through the Marketing Executive and relevant internal teams.

• Ensure appropriate lead management and follow-up processes are in place following events.

Demand Generation

• Partner with the central Demand Generation team to develop and execute campaigns aligned to Benelux priorities.

• Collaborate on partner and customer communication programmes, ensuring content is relevant, engaging and delivered through the most effective channels.

• Ensure central campaigns are effectively activated and adopted across the BENELUX partner community.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the Channel & Field Marketing Executive – Benelux supporting professional development and high-quality execution across marketing activities.

• Set clear objectives and priorities, ensuring resources are aligned to business needs and commercial opportunities.

• Foster strong collaboration and sharing of best practices between Benelux EMEA and central marketing functions to maximise marketing effectiveness.

Budget & Performance Management

• Own the Benelux marketing budget and ensure spend is effectively planned, controlled and reported.

• Establish clear measures of success across campaigns, events and partner activity, using performance insights to continually improve marketing effectiveness.

• Provide regular reporting and insight to EMEA Marketing leaders and relevant stakeholders.

What you bring to the role

• Experience in B2B technology, cybersecurity, IT or a channel-led environment.

• Strong understanding of partner/channel marketing and indirect routes to market.

• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies and plans.

• Proven experience working closely with Sales and senior stakeholders.

• Experience managing marketing budgets and/or MDF programmes.

• Strong experience in partner, channel and event marketing.

• Commercially minded, with the ability to connect marketing activity to pipeline and business outcomes.

• Strong project management and organisational skills.

• Data-driven approach, using marketing and campaign data to inform decisions.

Success in the Role

• Deliver a clear and commercially focused regional marketing strategy.

• Support the Marketing Executive's development, enabling them to take on increasing responsibility and ownership over time.

• Generate pipeline contribution and partner engagement through marketing activity.

• Maximise the effectiveness and ROI of MDF and Benelux marketing investment.

• Deliver a high-quality events programme and effective customer and partner communications.

• Build strong alignment between Marketing, Sales, Channel and key partners.

What you’ll get from us

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experiences are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda. In addition, you will receive equity, in the form of non-qualifying options.

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