Senior Partner Account Manager

Cloudflare•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us! Available Location: Beijing, China We are looking for an experienced Senior Partner Account Manager to join the China Partner Sales team to drive sales plays and go to market strategy with our partners across China. In this role, you’ll develop and execute strategies to drive adoption and revenue growth with partners across different regions. You will lead the development of joint business plans, manage partner driven pipeline, and joint co-sell opportunities, work with senior partner stakeholders to align on mutual growth objectives, and ensure partners have the resources and support needed to drive partner-sourced revenue. As a Senior Partner Account Manager , you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing key partner relationships across the region, including driving the full sales lifecycle from opportunity registration to deal closure. You will influence partners’ go-to-market strategies, manage and optimize partner incentive programs, and collaborate closely with internal teams to achieve revenue targets and strategic goals.

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in partner management, SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure, or Security sales and channel management.
Proven track record of developing and executing strategies that drive partner-sourced revenue and business growth.
A keen sense of ownership, drive, and ability to deliver in ambiguity
Experience working with senior-level executives within partner organizations to align on business objectives and drive results.
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and security solutions.
Expertise in partner programs, including tiered partner structures and managing partner incentives like MDF and SPIFF.
Ability to manage complex, global partner relationships and influence partner strategies.
Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior executives and internal stakeholders.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior team members, and driving collaborative initiatives across multiple departments.
Ability to travel up to 30-50% depending on business needs.
Fluency in Mandarin is required to support Mandarin-speaking customers and partners, with business-level proficiency in English also required.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute strategies to achieve partner and sales organization goals, including go-to-market initiatives and sales plays. This will also include collaboration with sales teams on joint partner territory planning and alignment to maximize partner-sourced revenue.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong business and technical relationships with strategic partners (ISVs, SIs, Resellers, MSPs) and internal teams.
Sales Execution: Manage and drive partner pipeline, co-sell opportunities, and new customer engagements to generate CF driven revenue and market adoption.
Value Creation: Advise sales teams and customers on the value of partner engagement, helping to create and launch new bundles and offerings.
Enablement & Growth: Create and drive enablement plans, including advanced training and certifications for both sales and technical teams and support partner market expansion in new verticals and geographies.
Business Reviews: Prepare and deliver regular business reviews to leadership, presenting metrics, progress, and overall business health.
Managing partner programs , including MDF, SPIFF, and other incentive programs, to drive growth and success.

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