Develop and own the comprehensive US go-to-market strategy for the partner channel, integrating new business acquisition and partner success motions
Provide strategic leadership across US Partner GTM, leading Account Executive (new business) and Partner Success (account management) teams, including subordinate managers
Hold full accountability for the US partner channel's financial performance: new business quota attainment, ACV creation, partner retention, and expansion revenue; lead accurate forecasting
Operate as a key member of the Americas leadership team; collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Operations to execute cohesive growth strategies
Drive a culture of high performance and accountability for all KPIs across the sales funnel; interpret data to identify opportunities and implement scalable solutions
Lead hiring, coaching, and development of sales professionals and managers; build a robust and diverse talent pipeline
Requirements
Extensive GTM Leadership Experience: track record leading high-performing sales and success organizations, including both new business acquisition ("hunter") and account management/success ("farmer") teams
Proven "Manager of Managers": demonstrable experience managing other people leaders and developing a strong leadership bench
Strategic & Financial Acumen: ability to develop and execute complex go-to-market strategies, manage a full P&L or a large, multifaceted revenue book, and deliver accurate forecasting
Inspirational Leader: proven at creating energized, high-performing, unified team environments with strong coaching and development skills
Executive Presence: outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; ability to influence senior executives and major partners
Market Knowledge: expert-level knowledge of SaaS sales models and the accounting or small business technology landscape in the United States (strongly preferred)