Partner Marketing Manager

ilert is an AI-first incident management software company helping companies respond to incidents faster and increase the availability of digital services. Our mission is to keep the world running at all times. Weve done the hardest part already: built something people love. Now its time to take this to the next level and thats where you come in.

Why this role matters:

As Partner Marketing Manager youll define how ilert shows up with and through our partners; crafting joint stories building programs driving event visibility and ensuring our brand is amplified across every channel.

Tasks

• Partner sourcing & development: identify research and evaluate potential technology and integration partners. Drive outreach negotiations and agreements to finalize impactful partnerships.
• Partner GTM strategy: build and execute marketing strategies with partners that expand ilerts reach and revenue.
• Joint storytelling: create compelling narratives case studies and campaigns that showcase the combined value of ilert our partners.
• Event presence: manage ilerts visibility at industry events; securing speaking slots panel opportunities and co-hosted partner sessions that put us on the map.
• Speaker pipeline: research apply and secure speaking engagements for ilerts leadership and technical experts.
• Market intelligence: monitor the ecosystem competitive partnerships and industry moves to keep ilert one step ahead.
• Metrics that matter: track partner-sourced pipeline co-marketing performance and event ROI.

Requirements

• 3 years in B2B SaaS marketing with direct experience in partner marketing.
• Strong grasp of partnership development: youve identified pitched and secured new partners not just managed existing ones.
• Understanding of event marketing: youve managed speaking applications coordinated sponsorships and maximized visibility at industry conferences.
• Strong storytelling skills: you can translate technical integrations and AI capabilities into customer value narratives that resonate.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product and external partners.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment: enjoy the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely.
• Minimal meetings (#hackfwd): we keep meetings to a minimum so you can focus on your core tasks and work efficiently.
• Lean and bold culture: join a close-knit team that values open communication mutual support and shared goals.
• Ownership & autonomy: benefit from flat hierarchies and take full responsibility for your success.
• 28 days of paid vacation.
• Regular team events.
• A beautiful office in the Rheinauhafen area in the heart of Cologne.

You love building bridges between companies amplifying stories on stage and turning research into real partnerships that move the needle. If that sounds like you wed love to hear how youd grow ilerts partner and event presence.