Channel Marketing Manager

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Work Area: MarketingExpected Travel: 0 - 10%Career Status: VocationalEmployment Type: Limited Full TimeCOMPANY DESCRIPTIONSAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. Thats why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because its the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve peoples lives.PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESWe are looking for an enthusiastic marketing professional to join our marketing department and provide creative ideas to help achieve our goals. You will have administrative duties in developing and implementing marketing strategies.As a marketing professional, you will collaborate with our marketing team in all stages of marketing campaigns. Your insightful contribution will help develop, expand and maintain our marketing channels.EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS- Builds regional Marketing plans, monitors and manage performance throughout the year, i.e. - Understand the specific market requirements (partner coverage, priority geos / industries / subsegments) working with regional sales, MU Marketing leads, DTO- Drives focus in MU planning process, incl. target outcome, adequate level of resourcing (marketing roles, budget allocation), "health check" of the plan - Support the overall partner planning process (high-touch planning for top partners and process for long-tail) across key countries - Proactively monitors MU performance and incremental pipeline progression - Advise MU 1:1 on local build, and on plan adjustments when required - Drives a community in the Region (MU Marketing, Sales, DTO) to cascade strategic updates, key initiatives, content, and to fosters re-use and best practices sharing across MUs - Coordinates with Regional LoB Marketing peers on coverage across segments (e.g. LoB campaigns in U) - Grows and coordinates the customer stories program - Fully owns interactions with Regional and key Global stakeholders, and alignment on Demand Gen-related aspects incl. for planning, reporting, performance management cadences (FC Calls, QBRs, DG Boards) and communication - Working closely with sales, MUs and Marketing leadership team, support transformation projects to upgrade our DG model, e.g. in the areas of: - Responsibilities across MU Marketing teams, Tele, DDEs, Partners, MSB, PBM... - DG funnel performance analysis and review cadences with Sales - Efficient model for localized asset creation including local partners UVPs, local customer success stories... - Data enrichment and quality improvement initiatives - Experiment innovative digital DG strategies with partners, e.g. paid search partner pilot - Streamlining of channel marketing processes and platforms e.g. lead routing, Partner Deal Registration (PDS), MDF- Help "jumpstart" MU with hands-on support, when marketing is clearly identified as the single weak point in the business value chain REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Minimum BS in Marketing or equivalent- MBA or masters in marketing is preferredREQUIRED SKILLS- Knowledge of market research practices and techniques - Knowledgeable on principles, practices and techniques of marketing strategies - Experience analyzing data - Proficient computer skills - Budget and cost analysis experience - Knowledge of social media platforms - Project management experience - Experience running large scope projects with cross-over departments and large teamsPREFERRED SKILLS- Channel Marketing- Sales + Marketing experienceWORK EXPERIENCE- Minimum 8 years of experienceTYPE OF CONTRACT- 6 months with possibility of converting into a permanent job at the end of the periodLOCATION- Riyadh WHAT YOU GET FROM USSuccess is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If youre searching for a company thats dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment - apply now .SAPS DIVERSITY COMMITMENTTo harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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