VP, Global Alliances
About The Position
Reporting to the SVP of Global Sales, the Vice President of Global Alliances will define and execute a global partner ecosystem strategy that accelerates revenue growth, market expansion, and customer success. This leader will build and scale a high-performing global alliances organization responsible for strategic relationships across Global Systems Integrators (GSIs), consulting and advisory firms, technology and ISV partners, cloud providers, regional partners, and other strategic alliances. The VP will own the development and execution of joint go-to-market strategies, co-sell motions, partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue, partner enablement, and executive-level relationship management. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, Services, Customer Success, and Finance, this role will ensure partnerships are fully integrated into the company’s growth strategy and operating model.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in alliance management, partnership management, or a similar role within B2B SaaS.
- Proven track record of managing and growing relationships with GSIs and global ISV partners, ideally within a co-sell framework.
- Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and a demonstrated ability to drive revenue through indirect channels.
- Excel at cross-functional collaboration and can work effectively with Product & Technology, Sales, Marketing, Services, and Finance teams.
- Exceptional communicator, presenter, and negotiator who can engage audiences ranging from technical teams to C-level executives.
- Think strategically about long-term partnership growth while also driving short-term business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive global ecosystem strategy that drives incremental revenue, market share growth, customer acquisition, and retention through strategic partnerships.
- Build and evolve a differentiated partner program that attracts, enables, and scales high-value partnerships across multiple partner categories, including GSIs, regional SIs, consulting firms, & technology partners.
- Identify and cultivate next-generation partnerships that expand the company's presence in key industries, geographies, and emerging markets.
- Establish ecosystem priorities aligned with corporate growth objectives and evolving market opportunities.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key alliance partners to create joint business opportunities and long-term strategic value.
- Lead joint business planning with strategic partners, establishing shared objectives, revenue targets, investment plans, and success metrics.
- Negotiate and oversee commercial agreements, partnership frameworks, and governance models that maximize mutual value creation.
- Drive partner engagement across the entire customer lifecycle, from demand generation and sales to implementation, adoption, and customer success.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Professional Services, and Operations teams to integrate partners into global go-to-market strategies.
- Ensure partnerships are embedded within account planning, territory planning, and industry-specific growth initiatives.
- Develop and execute partner-enabled sales motions that increase pipeline creation, accelerate deal velocity, and improve win rates.
- Drive adoption of company programs, solutions, and initiatives throughout the partner ecosystem.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, variable bonus and performance-based reward opportunities, and retirement programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous, flexible time off, plus paid holidays, wellness days, and a company-wide year-end break
- Paid parental leave (including fully paid leave for eligible ZEOs, subject to local policy)
- Learning & development stipend to support ongoing growth
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation matching where available
- Mental wellbeing resources and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
