Manager, Partner Communications

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Salesforce is hiring a Manager to join our Global Communications team to lead the Partner comms program. This person will empower our $2 trillion partner ecosystem to validate and amplify our Agentforce story, and drive compelling stories in partnership with our Fortune 500 partners, independent software vendors and system integrators.

We're looking for a PR pro with strong project management skills, writing ability, executive presence, media relationships, and ability to work with external partners in an effective, mutually beneficial way.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Salesforce's Partner PR program, ensuring our partner ecosystem is strategically aligned with our broader Agentforce narrative.
• Identify and drive proactive media, social media, and thought leadership opportunities to showcase our partners-including strategic partners, independent software vendors (ISVs), and system integrators.
• Coordinate complex announcements with top strategic partners, ensuring messaging alignment and maximizing impact across global media.
• Develop and execute PR strategies for key partner announcements, partnership milestones, and joint customer success stories, securing top-tier media coverage.
• Secure a steady drumbeat of top-tier media coverage that articulates the value of our partners and AppExchange.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships, leveraging them to amplify Salesforce's partner ecosystem and AppExchange value.
• Work cross-functionally with Salesforce PR, marketing, and international comms teams to integrate partner narratives into corporate and product news cycles.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to Salesforce executives and key business partners, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
• Drive content creation, including press releases, newsroom articles, blog posts, executive bylines, and internal partner communications.
• Manage and approve partner press releases and announcements, working closely with partners to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with Salesforce's brand.
• Oversee and provide direction to external PR agencies, ensuring their efforts align with program objectives and deliver measurable results.
• Measure and analyze media impact, using data-driven insights to refine and optimize the Partner PR strategy.
• Support company-wide campaigns and events (e.g., Dreamforce, TrailblazerDX), ensuring partner representation in high-visibility moments.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in communications, ideally public relations - agency, in-house, or both
• Proven media relations expertise, with strong relationships in business and tech-focused press.
• Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills, with experience crafting executive messaging and partner-focused content.
• Strong project management skills, able to drive complex, multi-stakeholder announcements and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with strategic partners in a way that is both effective and mutually beneficial.
• Executive presence and the ability to confidently engage with senior leaders, partners, and reporters.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and pivot as needed.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset-thrives in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
• No ego, high adaptability-willing to roll up sleeves, take on diverse tasks, and support the broader comms team as needed.

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