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VP, Global Alliances

Zuora Community · Foster City, CA · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

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.

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.

About You

  • You have 10+ years of experience in alliance management, partnership management, or a similar role within B2B SaaS.

  • You bring a proven track record of managing and growing relationships with GSIs and global ISV partners, ideally within a co-sell framework.

  • You have a strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and a demonstrated ability to drive revenue through indirect channels.

  • You excel at cross-functional collaboration and can work effectively with Product & Technology, Sales, Marketing, Services, and Finance teams.

  • You are an exceptional communicator, presenter, and negotiator who can engage audiences ranging from technical teams to C-level executives.

  • You think strategically about long-term partnership growth while also driving short-term business outcomes.

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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