May 01, 2024
Full time
Primary Purpose The Partner Acceleration Executive (PAE) is responsible for implementing a cohesive business development strategy to drive profitable growth through our strategic partnership with Microsoft. The right candidate will drive complex strategic initiatives, marketing campaigns, and partner development activities across multiple countries and regions that are targeted to our existing NICE & Microsoft partnership. The Partner Acceleration Executive will work closely with cross-functional leadership teams to execute on corporate strategy for new growth. The PAE is also responsible for maintaining and progressing long-term relationships at all levels throughout Microsoft. PAE's will create business plans from the conceptualization until the final deliverables, while working closely with cross-functional members to build and execute strategies to enable the achievements of the business goals. Major Functions and Core Responsibilities Establish and manage relationships within Microsoft to determine their goals for growth and development Develop joint business opportunities and execute programs and initiatives that drive growth Drive activity to achieve quarterly and annual targets for revenue growth, pipeline creation and product/service utilization. Serve as the Partner Acceleration Executive across regions serving as conduit to resources from sales, marketing, R&D, engineering, and leadership to achieve differentiated ecosystem growth. Document and present global / regional business plans for Microsoft's business goals and objectives that align partner company solutions that support their success Lead Training and Enablement for partners on NICE company products, services, and Go-To Market Monitor and Analyze partner performance to identify, document, and track opportunities for continuous improvement Leverage established support and management processes to escalate and resolve partner issues in a timely manner Drive partner strategy by thoroughly understanding industry trends, innovation, and market commercials relevant to partner ecosystem. Attend and participate in industry and partner events relevant to Microsoft Perform other duties as assigned This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing, or related field or equivalent work experience required. MBA or Graduate Degree preferred Experience Requirement 10+ years of technology sales experience. 5+ years in partner channel with a proven track record of successfully managing partnerships within the Microsoft Ecosystem 5+ years previous experience in contact center software or associated industry Experience working with national/global partners Proven track record of achieving targets and goals Enterprise business and financial modelling experience Exceptional project management skills Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work effectively under the pressure of time constraints in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively listen to quickly assess the situation and then convey thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner Strong presentation skills - Must possess the ability to sell and effectively build credibility in front of all levels of management, including an executive audience Analytical and Quantitative abilities required - Must be able to interpret and explain financial and statistical information Broad knowledge of Sales and Marketing Business development skillsets for pursuing new business opportunities to generate revenue for the company Detail oriented, but able to digest the critical elements of a situation Ability to multi-task in a challenging environment while maintaining a high level of responsiveness