Lead Partner Marketing Manager, Channel Partners

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

Channel Partner Marketing Incubation & Events Manager

Lumen is seeking a skilled, dynamic Lead Marketing Manager to provide marketing incubation and events management support for the Lumen Channel Partner Program. This role will focus primarily on incubating and growing partner and agent relationships from a marketing perspective, as well as event production and support. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in marketing, the technology industry, and channel partner and partner ecosystems, with excellent project management skills, strong event management and production skills, and excellent writing and communication skills. They will also have a track record of building and driving successful marketing plans and programs for channel partners.

The Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing plans and programs from incubation to support and in alignment with Lumen Channel Partners.
• Plan and execute channel and partner events and tradeshows.
• Excellent writing, communications, and social media skills to create and send partner and event-related invitations and communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing peers, product management, sales, and partner teams, to ensure alignment and successful execution of marketing initiatives.
• Develop and deliver marketing materials, including sales collateral, presentations, and social media / digital content, to support partner marketing efforts.
• Align and manage MDF and budget to support strategic marketing and event plans.
• Continuously optimize marketing strategies based on data-driven insights and feedback from partners, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Manage relationships with partners / trusted advisors, as well as their respective marketing teams, ensuring they have the necessary marketing and event support to succeed.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure marketing strategies are innovative and effective.

Requirements

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in marketing, with a focus on partner or channel marketing.
• Strong experience in events planning, management and production.
• Experience in the technology or telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of channel and partner ecosystems.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and activities simultaneously.
• Excellent writing, communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in marketing automation tools, AI, and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Marketing or advanced education certifications
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP)

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY

$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's:Benefits

Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 340542

Background Screening

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline

11/20/2025