Director Of Channel Partnerships

MinIO

About The Position

MinIO is the leader in high-performance, hyper-scale object storage. The company’s commercial offering, AIStor, is built for the exascale data infrastructure challenges presented by modern AI workloads. Designed for mission-critical, production workloads, MinIO is deployed by 77% of the F100 and powers many of the largest private cloud AI deployments in the world. We are seeking a Director of Channel Partnerships to join our growing team and drive strategic partnerships in the United States. As, the Director of Channel Partnerships at MinIO, you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing our channel partner ecosystem. This position is ideal for a results-oriented professional with a proven track record in partner management, a deep understanding of the US market, and a passion for driving collaborative success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
8+ years of proven experience in channel partner management, within the technology and storage industry with deep experience in software defined services
Deep understanding of the US market and channel dynamics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Channel Development:
Identify, recruit, and onboard new channel partners to expand MinIO's market presence.
Nurture and develop existing channel relationships for mutual growth and success.
Grow Partner-led opportunity Pipeline & achieve Partner Attached ARR targets.
Strategic Planning:
Collaborate with internal teams to align channel strategies with overall business objectives.
Develop and implement strategic plans to drive joint marketing, sales, and product initiatives with channel partners.
Partner Enablement:
Provide training and resources to channel partners to enhance their understanding of MinIO's solutions and optimize their sales capabilities.
Collaborate with partners on go-to-market strategies and co-selling opportunities.
Performance Analysis:
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of channel partnerships.
Analyze data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimize partner performance.
Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast of your partner’s MinIO business opportunities.
Collaboration and Communication:
Foster open lines of communication between MinIO and channel partners to ensure a seamless and productive relationship.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to address partner needs and resolve any issues promptly
Close collaboration with the Sales & customer-facing team to drive Partner-attached opportunities to closure.