Alliances - Partner Account Director (New York)

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Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.We are looking for a highly motivated leader and team player to join the Global Consulting, Partner Account Management team to design, launch, and support a plan to accelerate and scale the growth of our business with Publicis. This is a key and strategic role that requires a balance of strategy, sales, and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. Success requires the design and execution of a plan to develop and accelerate the growth of our partner ecosystem.The Publicis Global Partner Account Manager (PAM) will be responsible for developing and managing our alliance with Publicis, to include Alliances Strategy and Go-To-Market (GTM) plan, regional sales team alignment, supporting channel organizations, and other key stakeholders. The PAMs responsibility will be to develop and drive the execution of revenue-driving programs and initiatives, and for evangelizing Salesforce’s value proposition within the partner organization and facilitating the partner’s value proposition within Salesforce and affiliated companies. Key to the position is effective collaboration with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, including sales, alliances, marketing, legal, and operations.IMPACTWork with leaders from Publicis to develop a joint Publicis & Salesforce strategy and GTM plan that includes investments in Practice Development, co-selling & sourcing revenue, and development of industry & cloud-based assets/solutions.Work with the Worldwide Alliances and Channels team members to execute GTM plans in all supported/targeted regions and Operating units. Develop region specific Practice Development plans, driving capacity & certification growth and delivering customer success.Take partner sales plays, offerings and industry assets/solutions to specific markets for local execution and engagement with our Salesforce Operating Unit sales teams and Salesforce Industries.Joint Solution Development & Execution - Commercialize industry solutions or product extensions to leverage partner IP and vertical expertise with Salesforce Industries teams.Execute, manage and deliver pipeline and revenue tied to Publicis’s strategies and initiatives in close alignment with internal and external stakeholders.Drive execution in concert with regional ecosystem resources. Identify target accounts and sign off with Operating Units and partner leadership.Review sales play metrics/effectiveness on a recurring basis with local PAMs Partners, Partner Sales team, Sales Regions & Business Development teams.Maintain pipeline and dashboards that communicate to Executive Leadership the effectiveness of identified programs and investments.Conduct regular cadence between Publicis & Salesforce stakeholders (Partner Sales/Alliances, Sales, Co-Primes, Development, Industry Teams, etc.)Communications - Ensure effective and timely internal & external communication and coordination of Salesforce’s ecosystem strategy & execution results.This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities; at times other duties may be assigned as needed.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS10+ years in a channel sales or channel management roles focused on multiple partner types including GSIKnowledge of Agencies and their business model across Media, Creative and Customer Experience (CX) . Preferably with experiences of working with Agencies.Extensive external industry network with Salesforce knowledge preferableProven ability to build, lead and execute strategy in a cross-functional environment.Strong tolerance for ambiguity; able to focus and execute in a changing environment; ability to make things happen.Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills, using relevant information to make timely and critical decisions that affect cross-functional teams and has substantial impact on investments and program effectiveness.Demonstrable proof of producing measurable results of influenced revenue or channel sales through global strategic system integratorsAbility to build and maintain positive working relationships while delivering results in a highly complex, matrixed global organization.Strong drive and character qualities that match with company core values and inspires others to follow and actExecutive presence to lead and manage the most strategic global partners.Strong executive selling and business development skills; proven ability to understand different partner GTM and Organizational models.Understanding of offering creation, marketing, lead generation and professional services organization key performance indicators.Unleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. 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The typical base salary range for this position is $202,300 - $270,550 annually

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $222,530 - $297,640 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.SummaryLocation: California - Remote; New York - RemoteType: Full time