Backbase

Channel Marketing Director

San Mateo, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Storage, Information Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in channel marketing, with a strong emphasis on the MSP ecosystem. Proven experience building and executing go-to-market campaigns with MSPs, distributors, and resellers is required. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets with ROI accountability, experience planning and executing partner marketing events, familiarity with partner portal platforms and channel enablement tools, strong cross-functional collaboration and project management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities are also necessary. Experience in B2B cloud storage, SaaS, or data protection industries, direct experience planning and executing marketing programs with MSP partners, and familiarity with marketing automation platforms and CRM tools are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Director of Channel Marketing will develop and execute joint go-to-market strategies and quarterly marketing campaigns with key MSP partners to drive pipeline and partner-led revenue growth. They will plan and manage channel marketing campaigns and events in partnership with distributors and resellers across sales territories, defining and tracking performance metrics for all campaigns and events to ensure a minimum 4X ROI on marketing spend. This role involves managing and optimizing the channel marketing budget, owning and evolving the Backblaze Partner Portal experience, and collaborating closely with sales, product marketing, and partner management teams to align messaging and campaign execution. Additionally, they will create scalable partner marketing programs, toolkits, and resources for the channel to drive self-service and repeatable success, and support partner onboarding and enablement initiatives through marketing content and co-branded campaign execution.

Skills

Channel Marketing
Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategies
Partner Marketing
Campaign Management
Lead Generation
Revenue Growth
Marketing Budget Management
ROI Analysis
Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Distributor Marketing
Reseller Marketing

Backbase

Engagement banking platform for digital transformation

About Backbase

Backbase offers an Engagement Banking Platform that helps banks modernize their customer interactions and internal operations by replacing outdated IT systems. The platform allows banks to enhance customer journeys and eliminate operational silos, empowering both customers and employees. Backbase stands out by providing out-of-the-box web and mobile solutions, along with Model Bank accelerators that simplify digital transformation. The company generates revenue through platform usage fees, comprehensive documentation, and training, while also enabling banks to create unique features with their open APIs and SDK.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$128.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Emerging regulations like the EU AI Act may increase compliance costs for Backbase.
Competition from other fintech companies could erode Backbase's market share.
Integration challenges with TD Bank may arise if customer expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Backbase's platform offers seamless integration with any back-end system for banks.
The company provides out-of-the-box web and mobile journeys for digital transformation.
Backbase's Model Bank accelerators embody industry best practices for rapid implementation.

Upsides

Partnership with TD Bank enhances digital experiences for over two million cardholders.
Collaboration with Seven expands Backbase's influence in Africa and the Middle East.
Increased AI adoption in banking offers Backbase opportunities to enhance platform capabilities.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI