Partner Marketing Manager

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of partnership marketing strategies that drive business growth and strengthen Spotify’s market position
• Build business cases, projections, success metrics, and operational plans for partnership opportunities
• Identify and evaluate partner brands that align with Spotify’s strategic priorities and commercial objectives
• Develop innovative and culturally relevant partnership concepts that create value for Spotify, partners, artists, and fans
• Manage partnership budgets and project timelines, ensuring efficient use of resources and strong return on investment
• Partner with creative agencies to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across content, social, events, and influencer activations
• Provide creative direction and quality oversight across partnership assets to ensure they align with Spotify’s brand and campaign objectives
• Collaborate closely with Music, Editorial, Brand Marketing, Content, Media, PR, Sales, and Corporate Communications teams to deliver seamless execution
• Partner with Legal, FP&A, Licensing, and other stakeholders to ensure partnerships are compliant, viable, and operationally feasible
• Analyze campaign performance and partnership outcomes, providing recommendations and insights to improve future initiatives
• Influence partner marketing plans through strategic guidance, audience insights, and campaign optimization recommendations
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with key partner brands and identify new opportunities for growth and collaboration
• Assess and mitigate risks throughout the partnership lifecycle while maintaining strong execution standards
• Work closely with the Sales team to identify and develop new partnership opportunities that contribute to revenue growth

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of experience in brand marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, or integrated marketing
• You have experience across multiple marketing disciplines, including digital content, social media, and live events
• You have a strong understanding of brand strategy and a proven ability to build impactful marketing partnerships
• You are a creative thinker who enjoys developing innovative ideas and testing new approaches
• You are comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• You have experience working cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders
• You know how to manage budgets, evaluate performance, and track return on investment
• You bring strong project management skills and consistently deliver high-quality work against ambitious timelines
• You are skilled at balancing creativity, commercial objectives, and operational considerations when making decisions
• You communicate clearly and confidently, even in complex or challenging situations
• You build trust quickly and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders
• You understand the importance of governance, legal compliance, and operational processes in partnership marketing
• You are comfortable working in a matrixed organization and collaborating across multiple business functions

Where You'll Be

• This role is based in Mumbai, India
• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.