Partner Marketing Manager (Position Located in Toyko, Japan)

KnowBe4 is the global leader in Human Risk Management, trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide to secure their employees and AI agents for over 15 years. We’re pioneering a new era of security. AI-powered since 2016. And market-leading since day one. Our HRM+ combines continuous risk intelligence, advanced technical defenses, and personalized training to help organizations build strong security cultures.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years experience in channel marketing, specifically with a focus on building a network of partners in the Japan market
• Experience in the IT Security or SaaS technology industry a plus
• Previous experience with partner marketing funding/MDF programmes
• Prior experience driving visibility of regional performance within a global organization
• Proficient in Salesforce customer database
• Proficient in HubSpot or other Marketing Automation Platform
• Prior experience with partner relationship management (PRM) software such as Impartner, Salesforce PRM, or equivalent.
• Fluent in Japanese and business-level English required
• Solid understanding of marketing channels as to advise channel partners on building effective campaigns
• Solid understanding of channel business and operations, including revenue and pipeline principles
• High attention to detail and discipline to follow established policies and procedures whilst proposing incremental improvements
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment with the ability to collaborate respectfully, navigate shared responsibilities and influence successful outcomes
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills: You will be working with other business professionals and are expected to convey the value of our product and programmes and the culture and beliefs of our company outward to our partners
• “Can do” attitude and a willingness to learn, conquer challenges, take and learn from feedback whilst executing consistently at a high level

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets
• Employee referral bonuses
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Certification completion bonuses