Identify and win high-value business partnerships for product development and manufacturing, shaping market engagement, leading senior customer conversations, and guiding opportunities through proposals and negotiation.
Partner and Alliance Manager/Director, Americas Enterprise
📜 Description
- Build and grow strategic relationships with technology partners, aligning joint business opportunities with company and territory goals.
- Develop joint go-to-market plans with sales, marketing, product, and external partners to grow revenue and market share.
- Work with sales teams to identify opportunities, influence deal cycles, and deliver partner training, sales pitches, and software demonstrations.
- Drive partner-sourced sales, track performance, and meet revenue targets in a quota-carrying role.
- Manage partner initiatives, agreements, commercial terms, and mutual KPIs.
- Monitor market trends and coordinate partner events, training, and joint marketing campaigns.
🛠️ Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in tech sales, business development, or alliance management.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex partnerships and alliances within the technology industry with cybersecurity experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales/revenue targets through partner channels.
- Strong understanding of enterprise software, cloud solutions, or emerging technologies.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a matrixed environment.
- Experience working with major tech partners (OEM, VAR, ISV, MSSP, etc.) is a plus.
- Travel: Up to 50% of Time (In-Person Partner Facing Role)
Full job description
Location: Remote in the USA with preference for San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, or New York City
About the Position
Zimperium is seeking a high-energy, self-motivated Partner & Alliance Manager responsible for driving and managing strategic partnerships with global technology partners (Value Added Resellers / Channel, Distribution, OEM, Telco, MSSPs, Technology Alliances) to enhance sales growth and expand regional market ecosystems. This role will lead joint go-to-market strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage key partnerships. You will align with direct sales teams to drive co-selling, expand market presence, and generate sustainable pipeline and revenue.
This is a high-visibility, high-impact role requiring a blend of strategic planning, cybersecurity domain expertise, executive presence, and relentless GTM execution.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Partnership Development: Build, manage, and grow relationships with partners, focusing on joint business development opportunities and aligning with company and territory goals.
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Go-to-Market: Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product) and external partners to develop joint go-to-market plans, driving revenue growth and expanding market share.
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Sales Enablement: Partner with Zimperium Sales teams to identify opportunities, influence deal cycles, and provide training and resources to optimize selling with/through partners. Ability to deliver an exceptional sales pitch and software demonstration.
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Revenue & Growth Targets: Exceed revenue targets by driving partner sourced sales through partnership, tracking progress, and ensuring the achievement of defined metrics. This is a quota carrying role.
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Initiative Management: Manage day-to-day operations of partner initiatives, ensuring partners are engaged and supported to deliver optimal outcomes.
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Contract Negotiation & Management: Lead negotiations with partners, including the development of partner agreements, commercial terms, and mutual KPIs.
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Market Insights: Stay informed of market trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to guide partner strategy and identify new opportunities for growth.
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Event & Enablement Coordination: Support the development and execution of partner-focused events, training programs, and joint marketing campaigns to foster stronger relationships.
About You
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5+ years of experience in tech sales, business development, or alliance management.
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Demonstrated success in managing complex partnerships and alliances within the technology industry with cybersecurity experience strongly preferred.
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Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales/revenue targets through partner channels.
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Strong understanding of enterprise software, cloud solutions, or emerging technologies.
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Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
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Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a matrixed environment.
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Experience working with major tech partners (OEM, VAR, ISV, MSSP, etc.) is a plus.
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Travel: Up to 50% of Time (In-Person Partner Facing Role)
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