Partner Account Manager

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Partner Account Manager to drive sales strategy in key partnerships (TBD). This position will play a crucial role in management of the National/global partnership and collaborate closely with internal resources and key leaders to execute the go-to-market (GTM) initiatives, ensure alignment, and achieve joint success.

• Sales Strategy Development: Drive the sales strategy within defined partnerships, collaborating with internal teams (i.e. innovation squads), technical leaders, and partner to identify growth opportunities for key LOB’s and develop comprehensive solutions that integrate partnership offerings across various practice groups.
• GTM Alignment & Execution: Participate in regular strategy sessions with internal teams to ensure alignment and consistency in go-to-market strategies with your partner(s). Collaborate to develop and implement GTM plans that align with company objectives and annual goals, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• KPI Tracking: Monitor and track key sales metrics (revenue, margin, rebates, incentives) to ensure profitability and growth within partnership(s).
• Content Creation & Communication: Create and distribute content for internal teams, customers, and partners/OEMs. This includes, but not limited to: Why AHEAD for Partner decks, quarterly success stories, partner newsletters, tech updates etc.
• Sales Enablement: Ensure effective enablement of sales and technical teams on both a national and regional level.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data to create heat maps of territories, identifying opportunities of focus and growth.
• Strategic Deal Involvement: Play an active role in strategic deals to maximize profitability, focusing on both front-end and back-end incentives (rebates, rewards, etc.).
• Memorandums of Understanding (MOU): Create and track innovative programs and MOUs to support annual GTM initiatives and drive rebates.
• Deal Reporting: Collaborate with operations and procurement teams on top partner deals each quarter, ensuring proper reporting and hygiene to optimize rebates and margins.
• Sales Support & Partner Liaison: Provide urgent support to sales teams (CDs, COSs, CSAs) when deal or partner assistance is required. Serve as the primary internal liaison for partner-related challenges, escalations, and requests.
• Marketing Collaboration: Engage with the marketing team to ensure marketing development funds (MDFs) are utilized effectively for GTM strategies, particularly in underdeveloped territories.

• Proven experience in partner account management, sales, or business development.
• Strong understanding of sales strategies, GTM planning, and KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams both internally and within OEMs.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include: 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

- 401(k) 

- Paid company holidays 

- Paid time off 

- Paid parental and caregiver leave 

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. 

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.