Strategic Supplier Marketing Lead

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions seeks a Marketing Account Lead for Netapp to drive supplier relationship management, executive-level business reviews, and cross-functional go-to-market initiatives. You will coordinate annual marketing plans, monitor performance, and translate insights into strategic recommendations.

The role requires collaboration across global teams and the ability to present compelling business cases to supplier leadership, including executive audiences, while ensuring

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary marketing relationship owner for an assigned portfolio of strategic suppliers.
• Lead strategic business discussions with supplier stakeholders, facilitating annual planning sessions, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and ongoing business reviews.
• Partner with Supplier Management, Sales, and internal marketing teams to develop integrated go-to-market recommendations aligned to supplier priorities and business objectives.
• Present marketing strategies, business recommendations, investment proposals, and performance updates to supplier leadership, including executive and C-suite audiences.
• Identify business opportunities, risks, and market trends, providing consultative recommendations that drive supplier growth and long-term success.
• Coordinate the development of annual marketing business plans by aligning cross-functional stakeholders around supplier goals, priorities, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Maintain ongoing visibility into supplier performance against: Annual Business Plan Forecast Prior Year Results Revenue Objectives MDF Utilization
• Review campaign performance, business metrics, and marketing investments to identify optimization opportunities and inform strategic business decisions.
• Deliver executive-ready business updates that translate campaign results into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations.
• Maintain an accurate view of supplier priorities, funding, timelines, and strategic initiatives throughout the fiscal year.
• Serve as the central point of coordination across our Marketing Shared Service Organization, Finance, and Supplier Management.
• Ensure approved marketing plans are effectively transitioned to execution teams, maintaining alignment on priorities, deliverables, timelines, and supplier expectations.
• Oversee execution progress, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and escalating concerns when necessary to ensure successful program delivery.
• Facilitate communication across multiple stakeholders while driving accountability and maintaining a consistent supplier experience.
• Ensure marketing initiatives remain aligned with both supplier expectations and Arrow business objectives throughout execution.
• Manage supplier-funded marketing investments, including MDF, co-op funds, and strategic marketing budgets.
• Partner with Finance and internal stakeholders to monitor budget utilization, funding availability, and investment effectiveness.
• Review supplier funding opportunities and business cases, recommending adjustments based on performance, priorities, and business needs.
• Ensure supplier commitments, approvals, and program investments are accurately documented and communicated.
• Support sound financial stewardship by balancing supplier objectives with Arrow business priorities.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and other executive business meetings, presenting business performance, campaign outcomes, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop executive-quality presentations, dashboards, and business summaries that clearly communicate marketing's impact on supplier growth.
• Translate campaign metrics, business performance, and market trends into actionable insights that influence future planning and investment decisions.
• Maintain regular executive communication with supplier stakeholders to strengthen relationships and reinforce Arrow's strategic value.
• Represent the Supplier Marketing organization with professionalism, confidence, and strong executive presence.
• Foster strong partnerships with Sales, Supplier Management, Marketing Center of Excellence, Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve planning processes, supplier engagement, business reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Share best practices, market intelligence, and innovative ideas that enhance supplier experiences and strengthen marketing effectiveness.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and transparency across internal teams to deliver consistent,

Job description

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions seeks a Marketing Account Lead for Netapp to drive supplier relationship management, executive-level business reviews, and cross-functional go-to-market initiatives. You will coordinate annual marketing plans, monitor performance, and translate insights into strategic recommendations.

The role requires collaboration across global teams and the ability to present compelling business cases to supplier leadership, including executive audiences, while ensuring