Partner Marketing Senior Specialist

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Job Purpose and Summary

As a valued member of the Field Marketing team within the Digital Printing and Solutions Business unit, you will serve as our Partner Marketing Specialist, contributing to the growth and success of our partner channel. In this role, you will be pivotal in generating demand for our Partners to sell Canon solutions.

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.
Here are some of the benefits we offer at Canon to support our employee's wellbeing: Salary: £44,200 - £52,023 dependent on experience plus a 10% annual bonus

• Annual Bonus and annual pay review
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Flexible core hours - starting anytime between 07:30am and 10am and finishing any time after 16:00, providing the standard 7.5 hours have been worked.
• Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare and wider medical plan
• Up to 38% Discount on Canon products
• Flexible benefits policy
• Free parking on site
• Excellent Subsidized restaurant
• Highly Subsidised Costa Coffee on site
• Multi-Faith room
• Discounted rates at Nuffield Health Gym
• Partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions
• Great transport links - Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle Bus
• Learning & Development Opportunities

You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities at our state-of-the-art EMEA HQ at Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

What we ask

• Define and implement comprehensive Partner marketing plans tailored to specific channel requirements to maximise product, solution, and service sales through Partner organisations.
• Develop initiatives to increase Canon's share of wallet within our Partners and drive Partner recruitment strategies to support growth ambitions.
• Develop compelling value propositions, to effectively communicate Partner benefits and drive engagement.
• Develop, deploy, and measure impactful Partner marketing campaigns to enhance awareness and adoption.
• Collaborate with local teams to define, implement, and measure compelling content and assets that align with Partner goals and target audience needs.
• Adapt existing marketing materials for Partners, equipping them with resources to optimise digital engagement.
• Define best practices and establish ways of working to streamline content creation and marketing efforts across regions.
• Inspire and guide Partners in improving their digital presence and customer engagement, ensuring effective utilisation of available tools and strategies.
• Monitor and analyse Partner digital engagement and campaign performance, leveraging insights to recommend actionable improvements.
• Provide insights, training, and support to local teams to enable Partners to utilise digital tools effectively.
• Oversee the Partner Portal, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and regular updates with news, articles, and essential content aligned with ongoing functional developments.
• Continuously optimise the Partner Portal's user experience, using analytics to measure and enhance engagement and usability
• Deliver and refine Partner Portal features based on Partner feedback, ensuring consistent alignment with KPIs.
• Develop and promote the Partner Locator functionality within the Partner Portal.
• Collaborate with content owners and stakeholders to refine portal features and capabilities.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Partner Portal, including governance, user support, and internal/external adoption initiatives.
• Lead the development of local Partner Portal champions through onboarding, training, and recognition programs.
• Manage pan-European Partner events, including incentives, conferences, forums, and webinars.
• Act as an advocate for Partners within the organisation, ensuring their needs are represented in broader digital and marketing strategies.
• Manage related Partner budgets (as part of Advertising & Marketing), ensuring efficient allocation to support marketing initiatives and drive ROI.

You will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong experience in partner marketing, channel management, or similar roles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in utilising data for decision-making.
• Project management skills in an international matrix organisation, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Confident in crafting compelling stories through creative problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Experience in event planning/delivery

You will need

• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Communicate effectively, influencing and negotiating.
• Planning and Organising
• Focus on the Customer
• Teamwork with high levels of empathy
• Being curious by nature and focused on making continuous improvements.

Further Information

This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Our offices are based in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
Salary: 44,200 - £52,023 dependent on experience plus a 10% annual bonus
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