Sr. Partner Account Manager

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Extreme is looking to elevate its partner program and is creating a new role to lead the recruitment strategy. The new role will lead the partner recruitment team to create the strategy and engage with potential Extreme partners. Conducting detailed market analyses, including the competitive partner landscape, will be another key responsibility. This leader will identify and maintain a target list of potential partners where Extreme can provide a unique and compelling competitive advantage for the partner. The role requires excellent collaboration skills working across functions (Sales, Operations, Marketing, Legal, Finance, etc.) to identify, evaluate, and execute partner relationships. The role requires a strong balance of strategy and execution.

 

-Build and manage a pipeline of new partnership opportunities.

-Develop the right partnerships based on the Extreme portfolio, business goals and strategy, by maintaining a strong understanding of the current and new business.

-Solve complex problems, analyze data and information and propose new business opportunities and models to the global and regional teams.

-Create and execute on operational plans to implement new partner recommendations, ensuring all internal and external stakeholders are aligned.

-Build consensus among internal cross-functional teams and influence decision making within senior-level audiences.

-Work collaboratively with extended teams on the onboarding process of new partnerships.

-Engage with the global and regional teams on post-launch partner engagement, with the objective of optimizing the performance of our partnership onboarding and develop new processes as appropriate.

-Become a partner subject matter expert and trusted advisor for internal and external audiences in how to maximize partner relationships with Extreme.

-Strong quantitative skills, strategic thinking, and sound business judgment, along with the ability to think creatively and work independently.

-Experience in working effectively across a highly matrixed environment.

-Ability to effectively present to multiple levels internally and within partner organizations, including the C-suite.

 

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.