Senior Partner Marketing Manager
About Us
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work
At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact
The Role
Proofpoint is seeking a high-impact Partner Marketing Manager to drive growth across our Americas channel ecosystem, spanning a strategic group of resellers and VARS. This role serves as the GTM engine behind our partner-led growth, accelerating pipeline through targeted co-marketing programs, strategic field activations and scalable partner enablement. You'll work directly with high-growth partners to expand Proofpoint's reach, strengthen brand presence and amplify sales momentum across diverse markets. We're looking for a marketer who can think strategically, execute flawlessly, operate across cultures and serve as the connective tissue between Sales, Channel and Marketing.
Your day-to-day
- Develop and execute national channel marketing plans with strategic partners, aligning programs to sales priorities and supporting growth across enterprise, commercial, and SMB segments.
- Build and maintain deep relationships with our strategic partners and their partner marketing teams to drive pipeline through targeted co-sell campaigns
- Activate Partner Development Funds strategically, maximizing ROI and maintaining compliance.
- Work with our channel sales teams to align programs to active co-sell priorities and territory plans.
- Participate in forecast calls, QBRs, and pipeline reviews as an accountable marketing owner.
- Collaborate with product marketing to ensure Proofpoint specific messaging reflects the partner narrative and their buyer problems.
- Develop content and enablement assets that partners will use, built around their selling motion.
- Define, track, and report on KPIs aligned to partner sales outcomes, including pipeline, partner led revenue, and campaign performance.
What You Bring To The Team
- 8+ years of experience in a Partner marketing role, such as channels, Resellers, Tech (ISV), and SI partnerships.
- Experience in marketing Technology and SaaS businesses will be a bonus
- Ability to bring multiple teams together to drive co-marketing campaigns
- Creative thinking, self-driven & having a customer-centric mindset
- Possess strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, consistently meet deadlines and adeptly manage multiple projects simultaneously
Pay
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area Base Pay Range 136,200.00 - 214,005.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska Base Pay Range 112,700.00 - 177,100.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above Base Pay Range 101,600.00 - 159,720.00 USD
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career success on your terms
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
- Three-week Work from Anywhere option
- This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity