Partner Sales Manager - New York
About the role
The Partner Sales Manager is a crucial role in accelerating the growth of Harness' business through strategic partnerships. This role demands a deep understanding of the partner ecosystem, exceptional relationship-building abilities, and a strong focus on closing deals.
Key responsibilities
- Create and execute a strategic plan to generate partner sourced pipeline and revenue.
- Develop go-to-market strategies with partner ecosystems.
- Develop joint business plans with strategic partners to achieve defined targets in your assigned region through partnership sales.
- Establish thought leadership with focus partners to align their GTM sales and services strategy with the Harness Platform.
- Collaborate with regional partners and sales teams to identify mutual prospects, resulting in new business meetings and increased partner sourced pipeline.
- Create enablement plans to help focus partners build technical pre-sales and post-sales capabilities that drive customer success.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive regional partner sales plan.
- Work across internal and external business functions to enhance alignment and scale.
- Recruit, onboard, and enable new partners into the Harness ecosystem.
- Collaborate closely with Harness field sales leaders and teams to drive partner engagement.
- Participate in and support business reviews with Sales Teams.
- Contribute to building and promoting partner communities across the Northeast.
About You
- Passionate about developing and working with the partner ecosystem.
- Established partner relationships across the Northeast.
- Proven track record of quota achievement with reseller and SI partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to establish partner strategies which generate partner-led customer engagements.
- Strong relationships with Channel, SI, and Cloud partners.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to outline and implement partner strategies.
- Experience with MEDDPICC-based sales methodology; prior experience in a start-up environment is preferred.
- History of accurate forecasting and business reporting.
- Proficient in using Salesforce and other sales-oriented tracking tools.
- A leader who embodies and promotes the Harness Values.
Work Location
This is a hybrid role. Preferred locations include New York or New Jersey.
What You Will Have
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
- Quarterly Harness TGIF-off / 4 days
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
- Recharge & Reset Program
- Monthly internet and cell plan reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. The compensation package for this position also includes a commission/variable component, which is based on performance, plus equity, and benefits.
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