Director of Partnerships and Alliances

4 months ago


Montréal, Canada Nakisa Full time

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Director of Partnerships and Alliances

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Implement the global alliance and partnership program with the goal of increasing brand awareness and sales through partner network.
- Own the end-to-end process of building relationships (research, identify, contact) with the Big 4 as well as industry-specific partners and consulting firms.
- Accountable for driving business and achieving an annual sales target through strategic partnerships.
- Responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies; analyzing trends and sharing insights with partners to act as a ‘trusted advisor.
- Set and track the progress of quarterly business objectives that drive strategic engagement with partners.
- Identify transformative and incremental business opportunities by engaging partners and evaluating their industry reputation and expertise.
- Support joint sales pursuit activities by Nakisa and partner to deliver greater value and lock a win.
- Accelerate partner growth through joint GMT plans focusing on industries with the highest win-rate.
- Work with Marketing teams on both sides to build joint closed-loop demand generation plans (Partner Prospecting Days, CxO Roundtables, and joint events).
- Ensure the Partner strategy is following Nakisa’s value selling and building long-term relationships across multiple points.
- Build thought leadership through strengthened professional, industry, and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Able to replicate this in our partner ecosystem.
- Be an active part of the team, be creative, and help the team achieve its goals.

**What you need to bring**:

- Broad-based business and technology expertise with 7+ years in sales or 5+ years in either partner management or consulting working with global companies.
- University degree (MBA is a plus).
- Experience driving sales activities directly or through partner network.
- Proven track record of creating relationships and partnerships aiming to increase sales for b2b SaaS solutions.
- Committed to culture of positivity and high performance and you are not shy to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English (Great if you speak French, German, or Dutch as well).
- Ability to work with indirect reporting lines in highly matrixed environments.
- Able to transact with MD/Partner level across the global partnerships network.
- True out-of-the-box and strategic thinker
- A roll-up-sleeve attitude to getting things done to attain the team’s purpose and growth objectives.

**What’s in it for You?**
- Opportunity to join a growing and fast-paced, SaaS company.
- Chance to make a difference because you are empowered to do so.
- Work with Fortune 1000 companies as your partners and clients.
- Growth opportunities within the same field or even at other departments.
- Make wonderful friends and become part of the diverse and inclusive Nakisa family.
- Work with a team of incredibly talented and forward-thinking people who value hard work and know-how to celebrate the wins - No matter how small or big.
- Amazing benefits & perks.

**Who we are**:
Nakisa is a global leader in enterprise business solutions for Human resources, Financial management, and Real Estate. We deliver innovative, forward-thinking, and robust software solutions that advance business strategies. Our top-of-the-line solutions are used by many Fortunes 1000 of today. Our solutions have excelled in the market, and we are committed to ensuring our clients have the best possible experience with us.

We come from diverse and varied cultural and religious backgrounds. Our diversity is our asset, and our unity and teamwork are our strengths. We make every effort to ensure Nakisa's values (Fairness, Integrity, Service, and Humility) drive our behaviors at all levels. We are looking for people to join efforts with us and help us become better every day.

We are a growing and thriving company and those who join us in this journey, grow with us.

If this is what you are looking for, Nakisa is the place for you. Look no further



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