Director of Partnership and Alliances

5 months ago


Montréal, Canada Nakisa Full time

**Director of Partnership and Alliances**

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for cultivating new strategic partnerships, and expanding our partner network across all lines of business. You will be developing joint go-to-market (GTM) strategies and seizing new sales opportunities with global partners. You will create an ecosystem of partners who actively represent and advocate for our SaaS solutions worldwide.

At Nakisa, we operate as a one team, dedicated to supporting one another's success. As the Director of Partnerships and Alliances, you will receive unwavering support from the Nakisa team, including Marketing, Solution Engineering, Customer Success Management (CSM), and Product teams.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Implement the global alliance and partnership program with the goal of increasing brand awareness and sales.
- 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.
- Drive partner growth by implementing joint GTM plans that prioritize industries with the highest win rates.
- Spearhead the implementation of sales and marketing strategies, analyzing trends, and sharing valuable insights with partners to establish your role as a 'trusted advisor'.
- Work with Marketing teams on both sides to build joint closed-loop demand generation plans (Partner Prospecting Days, CxO Roundtables, and joint events).
- Establish and monitor quarterly business objectives aimed at fostering strategic engagement with partners and tracking progress effectively.
- Evaluate partner’s industry reputation and identify transformative and incremental business opportunities.
- Ensure alignment of the Partner strategy with Nakisa’s value selling approach, emphasizing the establishment of long-term relationships across various touchpoints.
- Actively contribute to the team, leveraging creativity to assist in achieving collective goals.

**What you need to bring**:

- Broad-based business and technology expertise with 5+ years in partner management with global companies.
- University degree (MBA is a plus).
- Experience driving sales activities through partner network.
- Proven track record of creating relationships and partnerships aiming to increase sales for b2b SaaS solutions.
- Committed to a culture of positivity and high performance.
- 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 proactive approach to accomplishing tasks and achieving the team's objectives, with a readiness to roll up sleeves and get things done.

**What’s in it for You?**
- Join a rapidly growing, fast-paced SaaS company with ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of Fortune 1000 companies as your clients.
- Establish valuable connections and become part of the diverse and inclusive Nakisa team, where you'll make wonderful friends and collaborate with talented individuals.
- Work alongside a team of exceptionally skilled and forward-thinking professionals who value hard work and celebrate achievements together.
- Access amazing benefits and perks that enhance your overall work experience and well-being.

**Who we are**

Nakisa stands as a global leader in enterprise business solutions, specializing in Human Resources, Financial Management, and Real Estate. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, forward-thinking, and robust software solutions that propel business strategies forward. Trusted by numerous Fortune 1000 companies, our top-of-the-line solutions have consistently excelled in the market, underscoring our commitment to providing our clients with unparalleled experience.

Our team represents a rich tapestry of cultural and religious backgrounds, making diversity our greatest asset. Unified by our values of Fairness, Integrity, Service, and Humility, we foster an environment where unity and teamwork are our core strengths. At Nakisa, we continuously strive to ensure that these values guide our actions at every level.

As a company, we are in a phase of dynamic growth and prosperity, offering ample opportunities for those who join us on this journey to develop and thrive alongside us. If you are seeking a workplace where your contributions are valued and where you can actively participate in our pursuit of excellence, Nakisa welcomes you with open arms.

We’re recognized as one of the best Canadian employers, having been named one of Montreal’s top employers, as well as **one of Canada’s best employers** for recent graduates.

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