Partner Account Specialist
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26WD96211Position Overview
As a Partner Account Manager, you will support the development and execution of partner strategies that contribute to revenue growth, market coverage, and customer success. You will manage a portfolio of partners, helping them build sales effectiveness, improve execution, and align with our business priorities. This role requires strong collaboration skills, a customerāfocused mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix organisation
You will work closely with internal sales, marketing, operations, and product teams to ensure consistent execution of partnerāled initiatives. This is a hybrid role that involves regular onāsite meetings with partners across your assigned territory
Main Responsibilities
Partner Revenue Growth
Develop and execute joint business plans with partners to meet sales targets, expand footprint in priority industries or segments, and accelerate pipeline creation
Partner Relationship Management
Build trustābased relationships with partner leadership and sales teams to ensure alignment on goals, performance expectations, and shared growth priorities
Partner Capability Development
Provide guidance, training, and resources to help partners improve technical and sales competencies, enhance customer engagement, and maximize program participation
GoātoāMarket & Sales Execution
Coordinate joint account planning, opportunity development, customer engagements, and marketing activities with partners and internal teams to increase demand and visibility
Performance Tracking & Insights
Monitor partner KPIs, identify performance gaps, support regular business reviews, and deliver actionable insights to drive improvement and accountability
Market Coverage & Expansion
Support expansion into underāpenetrated markets by strengthening partner coverage and assisting with partner recruitment where required
CrossāFunctional Collaboration
Work closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product, and Customer Success to support partnerārelated initiatives
Customer & Partner Feedback
Capture and share insights from partners and customers to help inform business decisions, program enhancements, and product improvements
External Representation
Represent the company at partner events, industry conferences, and relevant forums to build brand awareness and strengthen ecosystem relationships
Minimum Qualifications
⢠5-7 years of experience in Saas is a must
⢠5-7 yearsā experience in partner management, channel sales, or customer relationship management
⢠Strong understanding of channel ecosystems and indirect sales motions
⢠Demonstrated ability to support revenue growth across regional or multiācountry territories
⢠Experience collaborating effectively in a matrix organisation
⢠Fluent in French and English; proficiency in an additional regional language, e.g. Arabic preferred
⢠Strong communication, relationshipābuilding, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
⢠Experience supporting partners in technology, software, or solutionābased industries
⢠Exposure to subscriptionābased or recurring revenue business models
⢠Ability to translate data and insights into practical partner actions
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Requirements
- ā¢5-7 years of experience in SaaS
- ā¢5-7 years experience in partner management, channel sales, or customer relationship management
- ā¢Strong understanding of channel ecosystems and indirect sales motions
- ā¢Demonstrated ability to support revenue growth across regional or multi-country territories
- ā¢Experience collaborating effectively in a matrix organization
- ā¢Fluent in French and English
Nice to Have
- ā¢Proficiency in an additional regional language, e.g. Arabic
- ā¢Strong communication, relationship-building, and analytical skills
Responsibilities
- ā¢Develop and execute joint business plans with partners to meet sales targets
- ā¢Build trust-based relationships with partner leadership and sales teams
- ā¢Provide guidance, training, and resources to help partners improve technical and sales competencies
- ā¢Coordinate joint account planning, opportunity development, and marketing activities with partners
- ā¢Monitor partner KPIs, identify performance gaps, and support business reviews
- ā¢Support expansion into under-penetrated markets by strengthening partner coverage
- ā¢Work closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product, and Customer Success
- ā¢Represent the company at partner events and industry conferences
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