PPM Brand Manager

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Job Description About Us: Fortray Global is a UK-based leader in IT recruitment, digital training, and managed IT services with 20+ years of experience. We connect top tech talent to global roles, run intensive bootcamps with a 95% placement rate in fields like cybersecurity, cloud, data, AI/ML, DevOps, and project management, and deliver scalable IT solutions to keep businesses secure and efficient. In essence, Fortray empowers both professionals and organizations to succeed in today’s competitive world. Glassdoor: Click Here Life at Fortray: Click Here Role Overview: Job Title: PPM Brand Manager Type: Hybrid / Remote Location: Johar Town Timings: • Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 6 PM BST The PPM Brand Champion is responsible for building, onboarding, and managing strategic partnerships with technology manufacturers and software publishers. This role owns the full partner lifecycle, from application and approval through to ongoing relationship management, with a strong focus on maximizing commercial value, including the planning, application, and execution of vendor-funded marketing initiatives (MDF / co-marketing funds). Key Responsibilities · Partnership Development & Onboarding · Identify and evaluate manufacturers and publishers aligned with Fortray’s MSP and VAR strategy · Own end-to-end partner onboarding: · Partner applications and approvals · Commercial, technical, and compliance requirements · Tier/status attainment and progression · Coordinate internal inputs (sales, finance, technical) required for partner approvals · Vendor Relationship Management · Act as the primary point of contact for assigned vendors and publishers · Build strong working relationships with vendor channel and partner marketing teams · Manage partner status, renewals, certifications, and compliance obligations · Serve as the internal escalation point for vendor-related issues Marketing Development Funds (MDF) & Co-Marketing · Own vendor-funded marketing programs, including: · MDF / co-marketing fund applications · Campaign planning and approvals · Budget tracking and utilisation · Post-campaign reporting and claims · Work with sales and marketing teams to: · Identify campaigns aligned with vendor priorities · Ensure MDF is used effectively to drive pipeline and revenue · Maintain a forward-looking MDF plan per vendor to avoid unused funds · Ensure compliance with vendor MDF guidelines and audit requirements Commercial Enablement & Sales Support: · Support sales teams with: · Deal registrations and special pricing requests · Vendor incentives, rebates, and promotions Ensure sales has clear visibility into: · Approved vendors and partner tiers · Available incentives and marketing programs · Act as a bridge between vendors and internal teams to accelerate deals · Internal Governance & Reporting Maintain accurate records of: · Partner agreements and tiers · MDF allocations, usage, and outcomes · Key vendor contacts and escalation paths