
Partner Sales Manager
Cresta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Own the execution and growth of the Five9 partnership in the US and Canada, with full focus on a single strategic alliance
- Act as the primary point of contact for Five9 alliance counterparts, maintaining strong working relationships across sales, alliances, and technical teams
- Execute against the joint partnership strategy, ensuring alignment with Cresta’s North America go-to-market priorities
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Global Technology Partnerships and serve as a local execution arm of the global technology partner strategy
- Work closely with Cresta and Five9 broader North America field teams to source, qualify, and advance joint opportunities
- Support co-selling motions by aligning account plans, facilitating introductions, and coordinating joint deal activity
- Apply sales discipline to partner opportunities, including pipeline management, forecasting support, and deal progression
- Track and manage partner pipeline, ensuring clear ownership and next steps
- Track key partnership KPIs including pipeline, bookings, win rates, and engagement metrics
- Provide regular updates to partnerships and sales leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities within the Five9 alliance
- Identify friction points in joint execution and proactively work cross-functionally to resolve them
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in partner management, alliances, sales, or business development within enterprise software, SaaS, or contact center technology
- Strong preference for candidates with existing Five9 relationships, particularly within sales, alliances, or partner organizations
- Sales background strongly preferred, including experience carrying or supporting a quota and working active enterprise deals
- Demonstrated experience selling with or through partners in a co-sell or alliance-led motion
- Familiarity with contact center ecosystems and platforms; Five9 experience is a significant plus
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with partner stakeholders and internal sales teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple opportunities while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills, able to drive outcomes without formal authority
- Results-oriented mindset with the ability to measure progress, identify gaps, and take corrective action
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans to fit you and your family
- Flexible PTO to take the time you need, when you need it
- Paid parental leave for all new parents welcoming a new child
- Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Remote work setup budget to help you create a productive home office
- Monthly wellness and communication stipend to keep you connected and balanced
- In-office meal program and commuter benefits provided for onsite employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
partner managementsalesbusiness developmentpipeline managementforecastingdeal progressionKPI trackingco-sellingquota managementattention to detail
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationinfluencingresults-orientedrelationship managementproblem-solvingattention to detailfollow-throughengagementstrategic thinking