Partner and Alliances Lead
TLDR
Own the end-to-end development of a partner ecosystem to drive scalable revenue growth through strategic alliances and multi-channel delivery.
- Lead the identification and acquisition of high-value partnerships through continuous market research and competitive landscape analysis, focusing on Tier 1 accounting firms and global ERP integrators
- Drive regional partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue targets to successfully meet corporate ARR growth goals
- Develop and refine our regional partner program framework by incorporating market analysis and partner feedback on incentive structures, tiering requirements, and compliance standards
- Establish and enforce clear rules of engagement between channel partners and direct sales teams to minimize friction and maximize deal velocity
- Collaborate closely with direct sales counterparts to create joint account plans, co-selling strategies, and shared pipeline reviews
- Oversee the delivery of comprehensive training and certification programs to build partner self-sufficiency and solution mastery
- Lead the onboarding experience for newly recruited partners from contract execution through initial enablement to ensure rapid revenue-generating activity
- Maintain highly accurate records of partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline activity within the CRM platform to ensure proper deal registration and attribution
- Implement rigorous performance tracking using structured Quarterly Business Reviews and executive-level scorecards
- Collaborate with Marketing to design and execute sophisticated co-marketing initiatives and account-based sales strategies
- Apply professional concepts and wide-ranging experience to resolve complex channel issues in creative and effective ways
- Exercise independent judgment to determine methods and procedures on new assignments while regularly negotiating with and influencing senior-level executives
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4 years with a Master's degree, or a PhD with 2 years of experience
- A typical professional background spanning 6 to 10 years of experience in the field
- Proven experience in SaaS channel sales, partner development, or alliance management
- Prior experience working directly with accounting, ERP, or financial technology partners is highly preferred
- Deep expertise in multi-tier channel models and alliance management within the SaaS sector
- Strong knowledge of SaaS partner ecosystem structures, specifically reseller, referral, and co-sell models
- Solid understanding of partner program design principles, tier structures, incentive frameworks, and enablement requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise software procurement and buying processes related to channel and alliance sales
- Proficiency in CRM and partner relationship management platforms for opportunity attribution and pipeline reporting
- Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to navigate complex commercial agreements
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence decisions at the executive level with both internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
Education Stipend
Annual tutoring stipend for your children
Sabbatical program
Sabbatical program of 4 weeks after 5 years of service
Home Office Stipend
Signing stipend for a work-from-home setup
Learning Budget
Annual employee development program stipend of $1,000 for each employee
Advancement opportunities
Advancement opportunities based on results
Paid Parental Leave
Parental Leave Benefits
Paid Time Off
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote role
FinQuery is an AI-driven platform specializing in contract management and accounting automation, designed for organizations across public, private, and government sectors. We help over 8,000 clients streamline their accounting for significant spending areas like leases, prepaids, and accruals, providing clarity and control over their financial commitments.