Jenny Kuan

channel marketing leader

Email: jenny_q_kuan@yahoo.com

PHONE: (408)839-0888

about me

Experienced marketing leader with 18+ years in cloud partnerships, technology alliances, resellers, GSIs, MSPs, and distributors.

I am passionate about crafting marketing strategies for brand leadership and driving demand generation through the channel.


Partners I’ve worked with include AWS, Microsoft, Intel, VMware, Oracle, SAP, IBM, BMC. Workday. Cisco, Deloitte, Cognizant, and many more.

Experience

2019-2023

Senior PARTNER MARKETING MANAGER

AUTOMATION ANYWHERE


Led North American partner go-to-market strategy, transforming the channel partner program to a scalable model while creating always on partner lead generation.

2016-2018

Senior PARTNER MARKETING MANAGER

COMMVAULT


Managed regional marketing strategy for cloud (AWS, Microsoft) and infrastructure (Cisco) partners, orchestrating joint marketing campaigns, events, and programs to propel partner pipeline growth.

2014-2015

REGIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE


Developed B2C demand generation strategies to support agency distribution in the Western region.


2008-2014

Senior ALLIANCES MARKETING MANAGER

HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS (NOW HITACHI VANTARA)


Managed global marketing relationships for strategic alliance partners (VMware, Intel, SAP, Oracle), creating joint value content and enabling regional teams to drive demand generation.

2005-2008

oem PARTNER MARKETING MANAGER

brocade (now broadcom)


Launched joint solutions with OEM partners, crafting strategic marketing plans to boost product attach and revenue.

2001-2004

marketing account manager

HARDING MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS


Built and executed marketing communications strategy for client product launches, direct marketing campaigns, internal communications, trade shows, and events.


1999-2001

MARKETING MANAGER

sun microsystems


Managed marketing programs and communication plans for key initiatives and events.

Education & Certifications

education

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

University of California, Irvine

CERTIFICATIONS


• Tableau Essential Training Certification, Linkedin (2023)

• Salesforce for Marketers, Linkedin (2023)

• Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certification, Google (2019)

• Content and Email Marketing Certification, HubSpot (2019)

• Social Media Certification, HubSpot (2019)


Possessing a data-driven mindset, I craft strategies that yield high conversions and effectively influence pipeline outcomes.

Skills & Proficiencies

STRATEGY AND PIPELINE GENERATION

  • Designed and executed global and regional marketing programs, overseeing joint market planning, syndication, and channel tactics, with a focus on tracking and measuring KPIs.
  • Developed partner segmentation to empower sales teams in prioritizing partners, establishing marketing support models, and allocating MDF.
  • Created scalable and repeatable "marketing-in-a-box" programs, enabling partners to conduct demand generation activities.
  • Executed diverse program tactics, including social media, webinars, virtual/live events, email, telemarketing, syndication, and paid acquisition.
  • Engineered audience acquisition strategies, mapping workflow, call-to-action, and lead passing for marketing programs.
  • Established Partner Concierge for scalable support, enabling numerous partners to execute lead generation activities and providing insights into partner engagement and success.
  • Led strategy and management for industry in-person events, aligning with target accounts and contributing to pipeline creation at events like AWS Reinvent, Microsoft Ignite, Cisco Live, VMworld.
  • Spearheaded global sponsorship development, design, sales, and recruitment for Partner Summits and Partner Advisory Boards.


CONTENT AND MESSAGING DEVELOPMENT

  • Developed partner value messaging and co-marketing assets for joint solutions, including solution briefs, white papers, landing pages, and presentations.
  • Curated unique partner messaging by leveraging corporate-produced assets, tailoring content to resonate with partner's customers.
  • Created partner playbooks, guiding partners on executing corporate campaigns independently.
  • Produced social media content for partner programs and events to enhance partner value and expand audience reach.
  • Crafted global monthly partner newsletters, showcasing key campaigns, new content, and pipeline-generating opportunities.
  • Designed playbooks for demand generation kits, directing partners in executing marketing programs, including email messaging for audience acquisition and follow-up.


Analytics, platform and applications


  • Implemented a data-driven approach, defining key metrics and KPIs for success in channel marketing.
  • Leveraged Salesforce CRM to analyze and track deal registrations, pipeline, and marketing campaign attribution.
  • Utilized Tableau for data analysis, revealing trends, forecasting, and providing actionable insights.
  • Employed 6Sense for ABM, utilizing buying signals to target accounts with the highest propensity to buy.
  • Managed a Channel Marketing automation platform, Structured Web, enabling scalable self-service tools for partners in executing lead generation activities.
  • Regularly tracked partner deal registrations, pipeline, and marketing campaign attribution using Salesforce.
  • Utilized Tableau for data analytics, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborated on Quip, a collaboration platform.
  • Employed Marketo and Eloqua for marketing automation in email campaigns.
  • Utilized Zoom Info for list buys targeting accounts in marketing campaigns.
  • Managed email campaign management with Mailchimp and Hubspot.


Sample Work

Designed a sell through digital marketing play for partners to accelerate leads.

Curated value messaging for a joint solution brief with Workday.

Created an enablement presentation for sellers to understand the partnership and co-sell process with BMC..

Oversaw the strategy for sponsorship at Microsoft Ignite.

Designed a program to accelerate pipeline with opportunities with Cisco.

Provided a ROI impact report of a Microsoft campaign detailing opportunities created.

Testimonials

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“Excellent grasp on digital marketing”

She is one of few people that understands how two companies can come together to do something awesome.

Brandon Copeland, Cisco

“Strong understanding of the channel”

Jenny is results oriented and excels at deepening relationships with partners.

Shelley Dunn, Automation Anywhere

“Brings new ideas to alliance marketing”

Jenny asks questions, is open to ideas, tests marketing campaigns, analyzes results and brainstorms further approaches with cross-functional teams.

Penny Gralewski, Commvault

Fun facts about me

  • Fitness enthusiast with a passion for strength training, pilates, yoga, and spin.


  • Outdoor lover enjoying hiking, SUP, and snowboarding.


  • Avid traveler with a big bucket list to conquer.


  • Favorite co-worker: Ginger, my mini goldendoodle, keeping me great company.


Let’s see what impact we can do together.

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Phone

(408) 839-0888

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Email

jenny_q_kuan@yahoo.com