Own the partnership acquisition strategy by defining and executing a roadmap focused on identifying, targeting, and securing vertical and horizontal ERP platforms.
Drive the full partnership deal cycle from market mapping and prospecting to pitching, structuring, negotiating, and closing high-impact agreements.
Lead strategic late-stage negotiations to secure enterprise-scale partnerships and unlock exclusive partner relationships.
Build and manage a high-performing partnerships team, including talent acquisition, pipeline management, forecast accuracy, and coaching to consistently exceed goals.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, IT, Sales, Finance, Customer Experience, and Marketing to align deal execution with go-to-market and product strategies.
Partner with vertical business leaders to ensure smooth onboarding and transition of newly signed partners into the broader ecosystem.
Define and own KPIs that measure acquisition success, revenue contribution, and time-to-value of new partnerships.
Represent the company at the highest levels, engaging C-suite executives externally and serving as a strategic thought partner internally with executive leadership.
Requirements
12–15+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or general management; ideally with exposure to ERP ecosystems. Proven track record of driving revenue through strategic alliances.
Demonstrated success in building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams, with a track record of coaching and advancing talent.
Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, driving accountability, collaboration, and execution in highly matrixed environments.
Executive-level communication and negotiation skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to manage complexity across functions and organizations.