Partner Marketing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of partner-specific marketing initiatives aligned to approved channel and partner plans.
• Cook up and distribute partner marketing materials across different partner tiers and channels.
• Ensure that partner marketing deliverables are produced and delivered within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Act as a first point of coordination for partner marketing execution queries, escalating issues where required.
• Prepare partner marketing collateral using approved templates, content and brand guidelines.
• Manage updates to partner materials when products, benefits, pricing references or compliance requirements change.
• Maintain accurate version control of all partner marketing assets to prevent outdated or non-compliant material from being distributed.
• Ensure partner-facing materials are stored, catalogued and accessible in designated asset repositories.
• Track partner marketing campaigns and activities against approved plans, schedules and deliverables.
• Compile routine activity updates and execution status reports for the Channel Marketing Manager.
• Flag execution risks, delays or dependencies that may impact partner engagements.
• Support partner communications related to campaigns, activations and material distribution.
• Coordinate partner communication logistics, ensuring correct information is shared with the appropriate partner contacts.
• Support the preparation of partner-facing communication packs aligned to channel messaging frameworks.
• Support the coordination of partner events, activations and engagement sessions (virtual or in-person).
• Aid in event logistics including invitations, RSVPs, materials preparation, supplier coordination and post-event follow-up.
• Ensure event materials are accurate, branded and compliant prior to distribution or use.
• Perform quality checks on partner marketing materials to ensure alignment with approved brand and compliance standards before submission into formal approval workflows.
• Escalate any risks related to incorrect, outdated or non-compliant partner materials.
• Provide operational support to the Channel Marketing Manager and broader channel marketing team as required.
• Identify recurring execution challenges and suggest practical process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement of partner marketing administration, templates and execution processes.
• Operate within defined channel marketing frameworks, templates and approval processes.
• Does not independently commit RMA to partner agreements, messaging changes or campaign scope changes.
• Escalates strategic, commercial or reputational decisions to the Channel Marketing Manager.

Job Requirements

• NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification (Diploma or Bachelor’s degree) in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related field.
• Relevant marketing, digital marketing or communications short courses will be an advantage.
• Exposure to financial services, insurance or regulated environments will be an advantage.
• Preferred Digital marketing short course/certification.
• Experience with marketing tools (basic CMS, CRM, asset libraries) advantageous.
• Experience 3–6 years in marketing coordination, partner marketing support, or campaign operations.
• Experience working with external partners and suppliers.
• Strong admin, tracking and delivery discipline.