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Senior Manager, Partnership & Alliance – Asia
The Senior Manager, Partnership and Alliance, Asia is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding partnership and alliance to drive revenue growth and market expansion. A key strategic intent is to significantly increase our revenue contribution from the partner network.
This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional relationship-building abilities, and a good understanding of the SaaS industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy Development and Execution:
- Create and implement an alliance strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives.
- Identify and prioritize partners that align with target markets and growth goals, such as Technology Partners (e.g. Cloud partners) and Go-to-Market Partners
- Develop joint Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies with partners to enhance market reach.
- Partner Recruitment and Management:
- Identify, recruit, and onboard strategic partners across “Sell to,” “Sell with,” and “Sell through” models.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, such as Green Financing Partners (e.g. banks) and Public Sector Partners (e.g. government customers)
- Channel Program Development:
- Design and manage partner programs and initiatives to support joint success and drive revenue growth.
- Collaborate with Industry Partners (e.g. University partners) to align with sustainability and decarbonization goals.
- Performance Management:
- Set and track performance metrics for partners.
- Conduct regular business reviews to assess performance and identify improvement areas.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product, and customer success, to ensure alignment on partner initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for partners, ensuring satisfaction and addressing issues promptly.
- Market and Competitive Analysis:
- Stay informed on market trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform partnership strategies.
- Conduct research to identify new partnership opportunities, especially with Innovation Partners and Financial Partners (e.g. banks).
- Contract Negotiation and Management:
- Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, creating a win-win framework and compliance with company policies.
- Oversee the legal and financial aspects of partnership agreements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor Degree
- 10+ years of experience in partnership and channel management, preferably within the SaaS industry
- Proven track record of developing and managing successful partner programs and driving significant revenue growth
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models, technology solutions, and market dynamics
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in CRM and partner management tools, such as Salesforce