Partner Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships

Overview

Aquent Studios is looking to expand its Partner Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships capacity in a role that thrives on strategic excellence and brand integrity, working on high-impact initiatives with one of our top clients. In this role, precision and partnership are celebrated, and operational boundaries are meant to be pushed. As Partner Marketing Manager, you are more than just an executor—you are a strategic powerhouse. You won’t just follow a process; you will architect and drive global OEM marketing frameworks from initial concept to high-impact reality.

Our client is a global technology leader dedicated to organizing the world’s information and making it universally accessible. Known for a culture of innovation and a commitment to “Simple, Confident, and Delightful” design, they provide a massive digital ecosystem that impacts billions of users.

As a key leader within our managed service team, you will have a profound impact on the brand integrity of global product launches. You will be tasked with challenging conventional GTM approaches and championing best-in-class executions that achieve unprecedented partner resonance and retail excellence.

Impact & Responsibilities:

• GTM Architect: Lead the development of collaborative launch frameworks and comprehensive go-to-market strategies for highly visible OEM partners.
• Brand Guardian: Independently review and approve brand creative assets, providing the authoritative feedback necessary to ensure alignment with global brand standards.
• Retail Strategist: Consult on in-store merchandising and physical retail execution, ensuring point-of-sale assets and PDPs align with overarching product launch goals.
• Operational Lead: Direct complex timelines and deliverables across a matrix of internal and external stakeholders, including business development and product teams.
• Strategic Advisor: Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for OEM partners, navigating complex dynamics to drive consensus on creative and marketing initiatives.
• Knowledge Catalyst: Lead comprehensive training sessions to empower partners on creative toolkits, brand guidelines, and evolving best practices.
• Performance-Driven Readiness: Directly oversee product launch readiness, integrating data and asset reviews to optimize for maximum market engagement.

Must-Have Experience & Skills:

• Strategic Partnership Mastery: 5–10 years of experience in brand marketing, partner marketing, or creative project management with a focus on external collaborations.
• Retail Expertise: Established track record of working directly with external retail partners to execute physical and digital marketing programs.
• Complex Project Orchestration: Advanced project management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple concurrent workstreams and mitigate risks.
• Leadership Presence: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex brand requirements persuasively to diverse stakeholders and OEM leads.
• Operational Autonomy: A proactive self-starter who identifies process optimizations and takes the initiative to drive marketing innovation.

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