Sr. Director of Global Partner Programs & Enablement

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Sr. Director of Global Partner Programs & Enablement helps manage and support the growth of the channel business. They are responsible for the day-to-day channel program development/operation as well as the execution of our partner program. The Sr. Director of Global Partner Programs and Enablement reports into the SVP, Global Channels and works cross-functionally with channel engineering, marketing, sales, product marketing, channel ops, sales enablement and legal to integrate channel programs throughout the business.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the design, build and management of partner programs to support the Proofpoint Channel working in collaboration with the Channel Sales teams
  • Develop Partner Program collateral/documents and onboarding tools to enhance overall partner experience and communicate to partners
  • Work with marketing & Channel Ops on ensuring the Partner Hub creates an engaging platform for partners to interact with Proofpoint
  • Work with channel operations/IT to implement channel strategy, data/reporting, system workflows, and overall operational governance for the program
  • Design and maintain Channel Enablement including program training requirements. Work closely with channel engineering, Channel Marketing, product marketing, training, & sales enablement on partner enablement tools/training and implement as part of overall program
  • Oversee partner agreements/partner contracting working in coordination with legal and channel ops
  • Communicate channel programs, strategies & events and updates internally to drive alignment throughout the business
  • Work cross-functionally with channel ops, sales, channel marketing, product marketing, legal and finance to continue to implement and grow partner programs and ensure alignment across the business
  • Work with partners to solicit feedback on existing programs/processes and implement changes (Partner Advisory Councils, via channel teams, etc)
  • Build a team to effectively manage channel programs, enablement, comms, etc.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of direct experience in Channel Sales, Partner Sales Programs and Promotions, Channel Enablement or Channel Marketing related roles.
  • A thorough understanding of the omni channel strategy
  • Must possess excellent project management skills and good follow up skills to complete tasks as scheduled.
  • Previous experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • Highly skilled relationship and rapport building skills to assist and help drive program success.
  • Ability to lead consensus and alignment and resolve issues across departments and organizations.
  • Experienced in data analysis.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Problem solver and self-motivated
  • Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills required
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to conceptualize and sell ideas internally
  • Excellent time-management and multi-tasking abilities
  • Innovation and the ability to gain consensus is necessary

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

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