Defining clear partnership goals (e.g., revenue growth, market expansion, product enhancement) and creating a structured approach for how partnerships support the customer journey and lifecycle
Establishing criteria for selecting, prioritizing, and scaling strategic partners
Leading and directing the channel partnerships team
Negotiating partner agreements, structuring incentive programs, and maximizing program ROI
Cultivating strong relationships with customers, industry leaders, and stakeholders
Driving joint go-to-market activities, co-selling, and account coordination with partners
Collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure partnerships are compliant, scalable, and operationally sound
Partnering with Product and Engineering to influence roadmaps
Presenting partnership strategies, performance metrics, and KPIs to executive leadership
Monitoring KPIs and holding partners accountable to agreed performance expectations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in channel, alliances, or strategic partnerships within SaaS or enterprise technology
Proven ability to define, scale, and execute partnership strategies that deliver measurable revenue and customer value
Strong track record negotiating agreements and building incentive programs
Executive presence and influencing skills with the ability to secure alignment at the highest levels
Experience driving cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Finance, Marketing, and Customer Success
Data-driven approach to managing partner performance and making strategic decisions.
Benefits
Comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance
401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%
Enhanced leave for expecting parents; 20 weeks 100% paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100% paid for secondary leave
Flexible time off policy
Multiple company wellness days each year
Access to RethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform.
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