Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Channel Impact is a channel specialty firm that helps companies achieve route-to-market success through partner ecosystems. The company is seeking an experienced Marketing Development Funds (MDF) Program Manager to build and launch a scalable global MDF program, establish governance and operational processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and measure program performance.
Responsibilities
- Build a new Global MDF program from the ground up, creating the program structure, governance, processes, and guidelines for adoption across all regions
- Understand all program and operational requirements, including compliance, and coordinate with global teams such as Sales, IT, Finance, Legal, and Marketing to determine how the new global program should be structured
- Establish industry best practices and program policies for MDF wallet allocation, eligible activities, approval timelines, proof of performance, claims and reimbursement requirements, and related processes
- Design the end-to-end MDF workflow and prepare plans for program rollout, including partner training and communications
- Work with the Finance team to define funding expectations and the overall funding model
- Develop the budgeting approach by region and country, including how funds will be allocated, managed, and tracked
- Launch and implement the program using a phased approach, initially targeting the client’s top-tier partners
- Establish reporting and measurement processes, help partners leverage MDF, analyze program results, and provide recommendations to management for continued growth and improvement
Skills
- 8+ years of developing, launching, evaluating, and managing Global MDF Programs, including experience building an MDF program from the ground up
- Strong project and program management skills required
- Technically savvy with strong Excel skills
- Ability to effectively work across organizations to solicit input and establish consensus
- Bachelor's degree required
Benefits
- Full Healthcare Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401k & Company Match
- Learning & Development Stipend
- Employee Referral Bonus
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