Partner Engagements Manager

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryOperationsJob DetailsAbout SalesforceSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.About The Team:Our Global Partner Initiatives team informs and empowers the Salesforce partner ecosystem through innovative, inspiring, and engaging programs. Our team brings unique perspective and expertise to our roles and we share a common curiosity and desire to constantly improve our partners’ experience with Salesforce. You'll join a team that is passionate about driving focused partner engagements that win hearts and minds and fuel growth, trust, inspiration and success for our partners and customers. Role Overview:The Partner Engagements Manager will own the strategy, planning, and end-to-end delivery of global virtual and in-person Partner Advisory Boards and Strategic Roundtables, while driving the operational excellence of the broader team.In this role, you will own the intersection of event strategy and content strategy—directing speaker slide decks, setting the standard for partner communications, governing content repositories, and ensuring all materials uphold Salesforce brand guidelines and messaging standards.This position requires exceptional cross-functional leadership, communication, and influence, as you will direct multiple internal teams across Salesforce, set operational timelines, drive stakeholder alignment, and manage outside agency relationships. You must bring strong program leadership and decision-making skills, outstanding attention to detail, experience directing high-visibility event content, and a drive to build the best practices and operational playbooks that define world-class Global Partner Advisory Boards and Strategic Roundtables.We are looking for an driven individual contributor with manager level experience who is energized by the challenge of delivering content-driven partner engagements in an ever changing environment.Responsibilities:Logistics & Program ExecutionOwn the operational strategy and execution roadmap for partner-facing programs, both virtual and in-person.Direct event logistics including registration setup, venue contracts, back-end virtual platform setup, entertainment, meeting space planning, timelines, onsite event execution, budget ownership, debrief collection, and survey distribution.Content Coordination & ManagementContent & Presentation Strategy: Direct the collection, formatting, and review of presentation decks (Google Slides) from internal stakeholders and external speakers, setting the standard for visual consistency and brand compliance.Communications Strategy: Own the drafting, editing, and scheduling of pre/post-event communications for attendees and stakeholders, including partner invitations, agenda briefs, and follow-up emails.Agenda & Asset Ownership: Lead the build of session agendas, govern digital assets, and set the structure for content repositories across event materials.Playbook & Process Leadership: Build and evolve operational playbooks, SOPs, and content templates to scale repeatable partner programs.Stakeholder Leadership & OperationsDrive alignment across organizational boundaries, directing internal subject matter experts and team leads to keep content reviews and project timelines on track.Ability to manage conversations and decisions with Salesforce executives.Manage external agency and vendor relationships on content production, creative assets, and event deliverables.Own budget tracking, vendor invoice processing, and contract management. Ability to negotiate scope, cost, and timeline directly with external agencies and vendors.Synthesize post-event survey data, slide engagement metrics, and feedback into strategic recommendations that shape the future partner experience.Represent and report the program's strategy and results to senior stakeholders.Skills/Experience:8+ years of program leadership, event strategy, content direction, or communications leadership experience.Experience leading partner programs or working within a B2B technology environment preferred.Content & Communication Skills: Strong writing, editorial judgment, and presentation strategy skills, with a high degree of proficiency in Google Slides and Google Docs.Program Leadership & Decision-Making: Exceptional program leadership skills—highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to own complex timelines and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong leader with the ability to direct and influence global cross-functional teams and build lasting stakeholder relationships.Service-Focused: Proactive and outcomes-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to internal stakeholders and partner success.Technical Proficiency: High aptitude for learning new tools and software. Proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, and Salesforce platforms.Flexibility & Travel: Flexible schedule to accommodate global time zones, with the ability to travel to event locations globally 20–40%.Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.Unleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.Posting StatementSalesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. 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The typical base salary range for this position is $117,400 - $177,600 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $140,900 - $193,700 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.SummaryLocation: California - San Francisco; Illinois - Chicago; New York - New York; Washington - BellevueType: Full time