Full-Time

Partner Marketing Specialist

Posted on 9/23/2025

The Channel Company

The Channel Company

501-1,000 employees

Media, events, insights for IT channel

Compensation Overview

$60k - $80k/yr

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Requirements
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in marketing, with a focus on digital and demand generation.
  • Background in B2B marketing or agency environments preferred.
  • Previous Partner Marketing Experience is a plus.
  • Experience in the tech industry is a plus.
  • Strong analytical mindset—you enjoy measuring performance and optimizing for better results.
  • Excellent communicator with confidence in both client-facing conversations and internal collaboration.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
  • Act as a strategic advisor to partners—helping them build and execute effective go-to-market plans.
  • Manage day-to-day partner relationships through weekly check-ins, email communications, and performance reviews.
  • Inspire partners to engage in marketing programs that deliver results, leveraging both internal tools and external agencies.
  • Guide partners through the use of Marketing Development Funds (MDF), including working with third-party agencies and measuring ROI.
  • Collaborate with clients and partners to report on marketing performance and ensure ongoing alignment with business goals.
  • Support partners in navigating the client’s marketing platform and tools, offering training and best practices.
  • Create clear, compelling marketing briefs and presentations to drive program adoption and partner enablement.
Desired Qualifications
  • Background in Business-to-Business marketing or agency environments preferred.
  • Previous Partner Marketing Experience is a plus.
  • Experience in the technology industry is a plus.

The Channel Company provides media, events, insights, and marketing services for the technology channel, serving technology vendors, solution providers, and IT professionals. Its CRN publication and integrated media platform deliver industry news and business analysis through magazines, websites, and social channels, funded by advertising, subscriptions, and event sponsorships. It differentiates itself by combining print, digital, and live events into a single ecosystem with a long 34-year track record and a highly engaged audience. Its goal is to help vendors, partners, and IT professionals connect, learn, and grow by delivering targeted media and events.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partner Ignite captures vendor demand for streamlined ecosystem marketing solutions.
  • CRN audience enables cross-selling demand generation services effectively.
  • AI consolidation reduces redundancy, boosting margins via unified strategies.

What critics are saying

  • TechTarget's Channel Futures draws 40% more exec traffic, eroding CRN dominance.
  • LinkedIn newsletters erode CRN subscribers 30% within 6-12 months.
  • ServiceNow's Marketing Cloud causes Partner Ignite client churn in 12-18 months.

What makes The Channel Company unique

  • Partner Ignite consolidates PartnerDemand, Audienz, bChannels, Launchlan into AI-powered marketing.
  • CRN reaches 1.5 million individuals across 150,000 IT solution providers.
  • 34 years channel expertise combines AI infrastructure with human-led strategy.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Company News

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Feb 10th, 2026
Channel Company launches Partner Ignite as AI-powered unified partner marketing brand

The Channel Company has launched Partner Ignite, a unified partner marketing brand consolidating its agency services, including PartnerDemand Services, Audienz, bChannels and Lauchlan. The new organisation combines AI-powered infrastructure with channel expertise to serve technology vendors, distributors and solution providers. Partner Ignite offers services spanning strategy, creative development, demand generation and performance optimisation. The company aims to help technology firms navigate increasingly complex partner ecosystems with greater speed and consistency. Led by President Jade Surrette, Partner Ignite embeds AI throughout planning and execution whilst maintaining human expertise at its core. The unified structure builds on decades of channel experience to deliver what CEO Matthew Yorke calls "a modern partner marketing engine" designed for today's ecosystem requirements.

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Jun 10th, 2025
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May 29th, 2025
Freeit Data Solutions Named To Crn Solution Provider 500 List For 2025

AUSTIN, Texas, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Freeit Data Solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Freeit Data Solutions on the 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500 list.CRN's annual Solution Provider 500 list recognizes North America's largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark of leading IT services companies. With a combined revenue of $548.9 billion, the companies on the list are key influencers propelling growth in the IT industry and the global technology channel.Freeit Data Solutions stands out for its steady growth, exceptional customer care, and dedication to delivering powerful IT solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner to both public and private sector organizations, Freeit offers a comprehensive suite of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity services. With a deep well of expertise and a people-first philosophy, Freeit helps its customers navigate today's digital challenges with enhanced security, efficiency, and confidence."At Freeit, our culture focuses us on serving our customers by helping them solve their toughest Technology and business challenges—whether that's through strategic guidance, hands-on support, or streamlined purchasing through our DIR contracts," said Wayne Orchid, CEO of Freeit Data Solutions. "This recognition is a testament to our people-first mindset and deep technical expertise. We're proud of the impact we've made—and even more excited for what's ahead.""The Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the technology integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and IT consulting firms who bring in the most revenue by leading the way in business and service innovation," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S

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