Partnership Marketing Officer

We are looking for a Partnership Marketing Officer who supports the development and management of strategic marketing partnerships that strengthen ProgressSoft's industry positioning, expand market visibility, and create business opportunities.The role focuses on identifying and securing new strategic partnerships in collaboration with internal teams, while planning and executing marketing initiatives, including demand generation events, campaigns, and joint partner activities. It also involves managing industry platforms, accreditations, media collaborations, and awards to strengthen market presence and support business growth.ResponsibilitiesPartnerships and Sales EnablementCoordinate joint marketing initiatives with strategic partners and business development teamsSupport the development of co-branded campaigns, webinars, events, case studies, and partner-focused contentMaintain communication with partners to align on marketing activities, deliverables, and promotional opportunitiesCoordinate partner-related content and collateral with internal marketing teamsSupport initiatives that generate market awareness, strengthen partner engagement, and create qualified business opportunitiesTrack leads and opportunities generated through partner marketing activities and coordinate follow-up with business development teamsCoordinate with internal teams to convert relevant touchpoints into meaningful partnerships, ensuring alignment with business priorities, target markets, and growth objectivesIndustry RecognitionsResearch and maintain a calendar of relevant industry awards across company, product, innovation, and corporate responsibility categoriesResearch relevant company-wide and product-specific industry accreditations and certificationsMonitor competitor recognition and identify emerging award/accreditation opportunitiesEvaluate recognitions based on credibility, relevance, eligibility, submission requirements, and strategic valueCoordinate recognition submissions with product teams and other stakeholders, ensuring timely collection of supporting materialsTrack submissions, results, deadlines, and recognition achievedStrategic PartnershipsResearch and identify potential industry partners, including financial technology associations, payment networks, consulting firms, and relevant industry organizationsEvaluate partnership opportunities based on strategic relevance, geographic reach, audience, investment requirements, and expected business valueDevelop partnership shortlists with recommendations, proposed collaboration models, and performance indicatorsTrack partnership performance and recommend renewals, improvements, or new opportunitiesIndustry Platforms and Vendor BenchmarkingResearch and evaluate relevant industry benchmarking, analyst, and vendor review platformsMonitor competitor presence, platform credibility, audience reach, and engagement opportunitiesRecommend suitable platforms based on positioning objectives, participation requirements, costs, and expected returnsCoordinate company profiles, product information, supporting assets, and ongoing platform participationMonitor platform performance and maintain reports to evaluate effectiveness and continued investmentRequirementsA bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field2-4 years of experience in marketing, partnership coordination, business development support, or a related fieldStrong research and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate opportunities and develop well-supported recommendationsGood understanding of B2B marketing, strategic partnerships, and industry positioningStrong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlinesAbility to assess budgets, performance indicators, and the effectiveness of marketing investmentsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detailA proactive approach to identifying opportunities, following up on commitments, and delivering resultsProfessional fluency in English