Senior Partner Ecosystem Manager - Puppet

Perforce•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward. With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce. Position Summary: Perforce is searching for a Senior Partner Ecosystem Manager for our Puppet brand. We are looking for an individual to strategically recruit new partners globally , enable, and drive sales through and with partners to end-user customers and prospects. The ideal candidate is passionate about identifying, recruiting and onboarding new value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators (SIs). A Perforce partner also has the opportunity to enhance Perforce’s professional services delivery teams. Our objective is to expand our business reach through a non-competing, joint-selling global partner program. The Perforce partner program offers a robust platform for partners to invest in and build a long-term, financially rewarding business relationship with their customers and Perforce. This role requires an independent, autonomous, and innovative individual who excels in a team environment, successfully collaborating with both internal and external key stakeholders and teams. Ensuring customer and partner satisfaction is crucial for fostering a long-term SW subscription and services business. More than 40,000 organizations trust Puppet to innovate through IT infrastructure automation. Puppet helps customers strengthen their security posture, compliance standards, and business resiliency beyond the data center to the cloud.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in partner sales with value-added resellers and/or systems integrators, with a proven track record of success.
Demonstrated success in recruiting , developing, and managing relationships with VARs, GSI’s, and Technology partners at a senior level. Prefer global territory experience.
Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to drive complex sales cycles and exceed sales quotas.
Proven history of exceeding software sales quotas through strategic partners, with expertise in enterprise, transactional, and subscription licensing sales models.
Experience selling alongside partners at the CxO and Senior Sales Business Manager levels, with exceptional relationship-building skills.
Strong technical understanding with the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value for partners and clients.
Superior presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Comfortable working with multiple internal teams, including senior executives, and building and maintaining relationships with clients and partners.
Self-starter who is competitive, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, with a strategic mindset to drive new partner initiatives.
Extensive experience managing, tracking, and reporting on partner activities and results using Salesforce CRM or similar platforms.
Develop in-depth knowledge of Perforce products, industry trends, and competition, with the ability to stay current and adapt strategies accordingly.
Preferably Bachelor's degree or higher
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including international travel.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative strategies for partner engagement and sales performance improvement.

Responsibilities

Achieve and Exceed Sales Quotas
Meet or exceed assigned sales quotas within the global territory.
Drive partner-driven sales activity to consistently achieve quarterly and annual sales targets.
Expand and Optimize Partner Ecosystem
Proactively recruit, qualify, and onboard new high-potential partners.
Develop and implement Partner Quarterly Business Reviews, ensuring mutual performance objectives and financial targets are met.
Drive Lead Generation and Opportunity Development
Generate leads and identify new sales opportunities within the partner ecosystem.
Facilitate joint account planning with partners and Perforce sales teams to develop and close opportunities.
Enhance Partner Sales Capabilities
Execute plans to develop partners' sales, pre-sales, and delivery capabilities on the Perforce Solutions.
Apply Perforce training programs to ensure partners are well-equipped to sell and support Perforce solutions.
Foster Strategic Relationships and Partner Success
Build and maintain strong relationships with key value-added resellers and systems integrators.
Drive customer success, retention, adoption, and revenue growth through strategic partnerships.
Partner closely with our Puppet VP of Sales and General Manager.
Lead Joint Marketing Initiatives
Identify and execute joint marketing campaigns, win/success stories, and case studies with partners.
Support co-marketing events to increase brand visibility and lead generation.
Ensure Robust Governance and Reporting
Provide regular governance of sales analysis, pipeline reviews, and revenue opportunities.
Manage, track, and report on all partner activities and results using Salesforce CRM.
Mitigate Partner Conflict and Foster Communication
Manage potential partner conflict by fostering excellent communication and adhering to partner rules of engagement.
Ensure seamless coordination with internal teams including direct sales, inside sales, marketing, and service resources.
Stay Informed and Innovative
Maintain in-depth knowledge of Perforce products and industry trends.
Continuously seek innovative strategies to improve partner engagement and sales performance.