Partner Marketing Director

Korn Ferry; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Director of Partner Marketing to lead strategic marketing efforts for technology partnerships. This high-impact role requires a strong background in B2B SaaS marketing, particularly in HR tech. The ideal candidate will develop and execute marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness, generate demand, and support joint initiatives. Collaborating with internal teams and partners, this position offers the chance to drive measurable results in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on building relationships and navigating complex dynamics, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of B2B marketing experience, preferably in SaaS.
• Proven ability to develop multi-channel marketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies for key partners.
• Create compelling messaging and content for joint solutions.

Skills

B2B Marketing

Partner Marketing

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. Korn Ferry works with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people. Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than50 countries.

Korn Ferry Digital is a scaled product business unit within Korn Ferry that develops and sells our suite of talent products and HR technology, supporting clients across six solution areas:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Sales and Service
• Total Rewards

Our comprehensive talent suite leverages a combination of proprietary talent IP, talent data, analytics and insights to help customers understand their workforce and existing talent gaps, and deliver targeted talent interventions at scale using HR technology.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Partner Marketing to lead marketing efforts for our strategic technology partnerships, including Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Salesforce, and others. This role will be the primary point of contact for all marketing activities related to our partners, working closely with both our internal partnerships team and marketing counterparts at partner organizations.

This is a high-impact, fast-paced role requiring exceptional collaboration skills, the ability to navigate complex relationships, and a focus on delivering measurable results. The ideal candidate will have a broad marketing background in B2B SaaS—ideally in the HR or talent space—and experience executing integrated marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies for key partners to enhance brand awareness, generate demand, and support joint go-to-market initiatives.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the partnerships team, sales, product marketing, demand generation, PR, and field marketing, to ensure alignment and execution.
• Create compelling messaging and content that articulates the value of our joint solutions with partners.
• Drive the creation of joint customer success stories, case studies, and testimonials to showcase the impact of our solutions.
• Plan and execute co-marketing programs, webinars, industry events, and partner-sponsored activities to drive pipeline and sales.
• Collaborate with PR teams to amplify our presence in industry publications and ensure our joint value propositions are well represented in analyst discussions.
• Navigate complex partner organizations, build strong relationships, and influence internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of B2B marketing experience, preferably in SaaS, with a strong background in partner marketing.
• Experience in HR tech, talent solutions, or adjacent industries strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute multi-channel marketing programs that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and manage complex partner dynamics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution.
• Strong project management skills, with a keen attention to detail and results-driven mindset.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

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Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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