Partner Marketing Manager at Akita Software

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Akita Software Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, SaaS, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • 4–6 years’ experience in partner, channel, or alliance marketing within B2B SaaS or technology
  • Strong track record of building and executing joint go-to-market campaigns
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in pipeline management and reporting
  • Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills
  • Ability to translate partner needs into joint demand generation opportunities
  • Creative thinker with strong execution discipline

Responsibilities

  • Elevate the partner marketing function to be a strategic growth driver – focusing on pipeline creation, joint demand generation, and intentional planning with partners
  • Define and execute partner marketing cross-channel campaigns that align with Aptitude’s growth priorities and deliver measurable impact
  • Drive measurable partner-sourced pipeline contribution and reporting on impact
  • Build compelling joint value propositions and messaging with partners
  • Design and deliver co-marketing campaigns (events, content, digital, ABM) that generate leads and opportunities
  • Strengthen partner enablement with tailored content, playbooks, and training
  • Develop trusted relationships internally and externally to ensure joint success
  • Balance partner priorities with Aptitude’s growth objectives
  • Act as a connector between sales, product, and marketing teams
  • Innovate in how partnerships are leveraged to create demand and credibility

Skills

Partner Marketing
Demand Generation
ABM
Co-Marketing
Campaign Management
Content Marketing
Events Marketing
Digital Marketing
Pipeline Generation
Partner Enablement
Go-to-Market Strategy

Akita Software

API observability and service mapping tools

About Akita Software

Akita Software provides tools for API observability and service mapping, helping businesses visualize and manage the interactions between their software services. This allows companies to quickly identify and resolve issues without needing extensive manual documentation. The platform is particularly beneficial for tech professionals like developers and security engineers who maintain complex service ecosystems, especially in environments using microservices architectures. Akita operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay for continuous monitoring and mapping of their API interactions. This service helps clients catch cross-service issues faster and understand root causes without manual inspection. By simplifying API management and improving service reliability, Akita aims to support tech companies in streamlining their operations.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$4MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1-10Employees

Risks

Postman's acquisition may lead to integration challenges for Akita.
Increased competition from Postman could overshadow Akita's offerings.
Potential talent attrition due to changes post-acquisition.

Differentiation

Akita specializes in API observability and service mapping for complex ecosystems.
The company offers automated service mapping, reducing manual documentation efforts.
Akita's tools help quickly identify and resolve cross-service issues.

Upsides

Growing demand for API observability tools due to microservices adoption.
Increased interest in automated service mapping for improved system reliability.
Rising importance of security in API management boosts Akita's relevance.

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