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The Director, SAP Market Unit Development is responsible for advancing BlackLine’s partnership with SAP within a designated region. This role is a balance of strategy and execution—shaping our Go-To-Market (GTM) approach, driving pipeline growth, and managing a regional team to deliver measurable results. Success in this role requires someone who can build strong relationships, align stakeholders, and execute initiatives that lead to revenue growth and deeper customer adoption.
Job Responsibility
Develop a regional strategy that aligns with BlackLine’s goals and leverages our partnership with SAP
Partner with SAP to create and execute GTM initiatives that drive incremental revenue and measurable results
Lead efforts to drive pipeline progression for Q+1 and beyond, while supporting in-quarter deal execution
Work with SAP marketing, internal teams, and partner organizations to deliver effective demand generation plans
Identify and prioritize key industry and account opportunities with SAP and BlackLine stakeholders
Expand market opportunities by moving underperforming accounts and building “SAP Flip” plans in collaboration with SAP leadership
Ensure successful customer project launches by working with SAP and BlackLine teams to mitigate risks and drive adoption
Partner with Sales Leads and CSM teams to develop account plans that ensure long-term growth and success
Build strong relationships with SAP’s regional leaders, aligning priorities and ensuring a unified approach
Work closely with BlackLine’s executive team to maintain visibility and alignment on regional initiatives
Manage regional GTM programs, ensuring they deliver on strategic objectives and drive results
Lead and develop the regional alliance team to achieve shared goals
Collaborate with marketing teams to align initiatives with regional needs, driving engagement through events like Sapphire, Financials, and SAP Connect
Own the execution of regional events and ensure alignment with BlackLine’s strategic goals
Align with SAP’s customer-facing teams and leverage their resources to drive customer acquisition and growth
Work with BlackLine’s CoE team to ensure alignment between field engagement and enablement initiatives
Requirements
10+ years experience in Partner / Alliance Management managing ISV partners including experience with a variety of partner types preferred (e.g. ISVs, Global SIs, boutiques and Regional SI’s)
5+ years of quota carrying roles in finance/accounting related sales role strongly preferred
Understanding of sales, marketing, lead generation processes and key performance indicators / value drivers for large ISV organizations
Practical experience in supporting the sale and marketing of solutions with ISV partner leads/P&L owners
Track record of delivering measurable results, regularly meeting or exceeding targets. Priority given to experience driving influenced revenue or channel sales via partnerships with ISVs
Strong executive presence & exceptional communication skills (verbal, written). Ability to rapidly engage a diverse audience of internal / external stakeholders and build consensus
Demonstrated ability to build, lead and execute strategy in a collaborative environment
Superior ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to quickly analyze and apply relevant information to make timely and critical decisions that affect cross-functional teams to increase program ROI and effectiveness
Strong tolerance for ambiguity
ability to focus and execute in a rapidly changing environment, take charge and make things happen. Self-starter, with strong work ethic and personal drive and character qualities that match with company core values and inspires others to follow and act
Willingness to travel on as-needed basis globally
What we offer
A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future
A culture that is kind, open, and accepting
A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered
BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity