Channel Marketing Program Specialist

**Do you enjoy creating new partner marketing programs?**

**Are you motivated by creating relationships and establishing programs that inspire results?**

**Join our Global Channel Marketing team**

Join Akamai APJ Channel Marketing team, we collaborate with Channels, Growth Marketing, Partner Programs and marketing functions. Together, we drive growth through our partners in Asia Pacific & Japan. This role provides an opportunity to drive and manage key areas of the APJ channel marketing team.

**Partner with the best**

In this role, you own, develop, run strategic programs to increase partner awareness, engagement & demand generation for Akamai.

As a Channel Marketing Program Specialist you will be responsible for:

- Developing, refining and orchestrating the partner marketing strategies and GTM engagements in alignment with channel business priorities
- Collaborating with Marketing & Channel Program to create & deliver programs/ campaigns both to & through partners
- Working with all stakeholders to capture partner campaign requirements & recommendations to increase visibility & thought leadership
- Collaborating with the Field Marketing teams to deliver consistent messaging and assisting in execution of partner activities
- Analyzing and tracking metrics to report on success of various initiatives while providing insights for improvement

**Do what you love**

To be successful in this role you will:

- 2 years of relevant partner marketing experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
- Experience in managing and driving demand to, with and through partners in Asia Pacific and Japan
- Have track record of planning and executing partner demand generation programs
- Develop strategic and proactive approach when engaging with stakeholders, creating and executing programs, and attaining results
- Have excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess great understanding of marketing planning and program development and execution
- Need to be detail oriented, with ability to manage and collaborate on multiple projects, stakeholders and partners
- Able to travel as per business needs

**Work in a way that works for you**

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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**Working for you**

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

- Your health
- Your finances
- Your family
- Your time at work
- Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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