Partner Marketing Manager

Spotify is looking for a creative, commercially minded, and highly motivated Partner Marketing Manager to join our India Marketing team. In this role, you will develop and execute innovative marketing partnerships that help drive revenue growth, strengthen Spotify’s cultural relevance, and create meaningful value for both Spotify and our partners.

You will identify and build relationships with brands that align with Spotify’s strategic priorities across Premium, Brand, Product, and Music. Working across multiple functions, you will develop compelling partnership concepts and oversee their execution from idea through launch and measurement. This is a highly collaborative role that sits within the Marketing team and operates closely with Ad Sales to unlock new growth opportunities for Spotify India.

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

• 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

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.