Sr. Partner Manager | Remote, USA

Optiv • Overland Park, KS

12h • Remote

About The Position

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. The Sr. Partner Manager is a key role within the Partner Alliances team responsible for maintaining the corporate relationships for a group of our vendor partners (Advanced) within the Optiv Partner Alliances Ecosystem. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Partner Alliances, the Sr. Partner Manager is responsible for the overall day to day management of their assigned partners acting as the main point of contact across the whole Optiv organization while supporting the business growth of their partners via product resale and services. How you'll make an impact Oversee and coordinate all aspects of Optiv's relationship with assigned partners Ensure Optiv is maximizing overall profitability using partner reseller programs, including reseller discounts through deal registration, rebate programs, MDF and favorable financial terms Drive all contract negotiations with partners alongside the Optiv Legal team including reseller and service agreements Prepare and present required data for Executive Business Reviews for Optiv Leadership as well as regular cadence meetings with assigned partners Work with partner to identify new areas of opportunity for Optiv growth and mutual success and develop business plans that include: Strategy to initiate and build growth and awareness within Optiv Sales; Identifying opportunities to develop service offerings using partner technology programs to drive demand in conjunction with the Optiv Marketing teams Work in conjunction with the Optiv Partner Operations team, to ensure all program information is up to date in Sales Force including, maintaining field partner rosters, managing Partner contacts, maintaining Partner certifications along with any other partner information relating to the partnership Function as the go to point of escalation and control for issues and conflicts of all levels of the relationship Act as a partner advocate to all Sales Areas nationally for the assigned Partner(s) Manage Optiv’s presence on partner websites Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 3+ years’ experience in a role supporting Partner relationships and initiatives
• Strong understanding of information security industry required, to include knowledge of leading industry vendors and products
• Proven experience driving revenue growth by executing partner-led initiatives that build and expand our sales pipeline
• Ability to work independently and exhibit strong time management skills
• Excellent communication and partnership skills, including the ability to listen and communicate effectively with all partners
• Self-starter with the ability to work in conjunction with multiple Vendor Partner Managers/Vendor Channel Managers and Optiv account executives
• Overall attention to accuracy and detail with regards to rebate negotiations and reports to executive management, documentation of events and meetings, spiffs, partner negotiations, and all written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of Optiv's relationship with assigned partners
• Ensure Optiv is maximizing overall profitability using partner reseller programs, including reseller discounts through deal registration, rebate programs, MDF and favorable financial terms
• Drive all contract negotiations with partners alongside the Optiv Legal team including reseller and service agreements
• Prepare and present required data for Executive Business Reviews for Optiv Leadership as well as regular cadence meetings with assigned partners
• Work with partner to identify new areas of opportunity for Optiv growth and mutual success and develop business plans that include: Strategy to initiate and build growth and awareness within Optiv Sales; Identifying opportunities to develop service offerings using partner technology programs to drive demand in conjunction with the Optiv Marketing teams
• Work in conjunction with the Optiv Partner Operations team, to ensure all program information is up to date in Sales Force including, maintaining field partner rosters, managing Partner contacts, maintaining Partner certifications along with any other partner information relating to the partnership
• Function as the go to point of escalation and control for issues and conflicts of all levels of the relationship
• Act as a partner advocate to all Sales Areas nationally for the assigned Partner(s)
• Manage Optiv’s presence on partner websites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level