SolarWinds

Director or Sr. Director of Field & Partner Marketing (US & PubSec)

SolarWinds$150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Reston, VA
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in B2B field and partner marketing, with 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven success in driving pipeline and revenue in B2B SaaS or technology.
  • Strong knowledge of channel marketing, including MDF management and partner enablement.
  • Established relationships with marketing and sales leaders in reseller and distribution environments.
  • Experience across enterprise and public sector go-to-market strategies.
  • Strong data-driven focus and ability to execute strategically.
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing marketing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop North America field and partner marketing strategy to align with pipeline targets.
  • Collaborate with Channel Sales to optimize partner investments and co-branded assets.
  • Execute co-marketing programs with channel partners and VARs.
  • Manage an integrated calendar of field programs mapped to pipeline and partner priorities.
  • Collaborate with global events team on major conferences and hosted experiences.
  • Align closely with Sales leadership on territory priorities and lead-quality expectations.
  • Track and analyze partner-influenced pipeline contributions, focusing on improvements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
  • Collaborative work with senior sales and channel leadership.
  • Engagement in strategic regional marketing initiatives.
  • Access to a variety of professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Sr. Director, Field & Partner Marketing - North America is a strategic, high-energy leader responsible for driving go-to-market execution across the region.

This role sits at the intersection of pipeline generation, partner co-marketing, and regional field strategy, leading integrated programs that accelerate revenue across Commercial, Enterprise and Public Sector segments.

You will lead a team of field and partner marketers, partner closely with Sales and Channel leadership, and serve as the connective link between corporate marketing strategy and in-market execution. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable shaping strategy with senior sales leaders and working hands-on with their team to develop and launch effective partner co-marketing campaigns and direct marketing campaigns.

What You'll Do
• Develop and lead the North America field and partner marketing strategy, aligning regional programs to pipeline targets and go-to-market priorities across Commercial and Public Sector segments.
• Partner with Channel Sales to prioritize partner investments, develop co-branded assets, and activate partners through Market Development Funds (MDF) and campaign-in-a-box programs.
• Develop and execute co-marketing programs with channel partners, value-added resellers (VARs), distributors, and technology alliances.
• Build and manage an integrated calendar of field programs-including regional events, executive roundtables, third-party sponsorships, and digital activations-mapped to pipeline stages, partner priorities, and sales territories.
• Collaborate with the global events team on the North America event strategy for major conferences and SolarWinds-hosted experiences, including budget management, logistics, and return-on-investment measurement.
• Partner closely with Sales leadership to align on territory priorities, lead-quality expectations, and post-event follow-up strategies.
• Track, analyze, and report partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline contribution, with a focus on improving partner attach rates across key segments.
• Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing team of field and partner marketing professionals across North America, fostering accountability, creativity, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with Demand Generation, Campaign, Product Marketing, and Sales to ensure integrated program planning and consistent messaging throughout the buyer journey.

What You'll Bring
• 12+ years of experience in B2B field and partner marketing, including at least 3 years in a senior regional marketing or partner marketing leadership role.
• A proven track record of driving pipeline and revenue through integrated field and channel marketing programs in a B2B SaaS or technology environment.
• Strong understanding of channel and partner marketing, including MDF management, co-sell motions, partner enablement, and partner demand generation.
• Established relationships with reseller and distribution marketing and sales leaders.
• Experience supporting enterprise, Commercial, and Public Sector go-to-market motions, including SLED or Federal markets.
• A builder's mindset and enthusiasm for developing programs, processes, and team capabilities from the ground up.
• A data-driven approach and the ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution.
• Experience planning and executing in-person and virtual events, from regional roadshows to large-scale owned conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing marketing teams.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with VP- and C-suite-level leaders as well as individual contributors.
• Experience managing large budgets and doing accruals.

Preferred Tools and Systems
• Salesforce CRM
• Impartner
• Tableau
• Asana
• Goldcast

Experience with these tools is preferred but not required.

About SolarWinds

SolarWinds Corporation provides IT infrastructure management software products. The Company offers products that are designed to monitor and manage the performance of servers, networks, databases, applications, and storage from a single web-based dashboard. SolarWinds serves customers worldwide. SolarWinds Corporation was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Learn more about SolarWinds
Size
2,199 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$158.4 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ

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