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Scale is looking for a seasoned world-class leader and operator to architect and expand our partnership ecosystem and transform how Scale goes to market globally. This leader will build high-impact relationships with world-class partners, including technology partners, hyperscalers, and professional services firms, to accelerate the development of AI applications with Scale. We are looking for a revenue-minded leader to own and turn our partnership program into a massive force multiplier for our Enterprise business. The leader should be able to balance the high-level strategy with the operational rigor required to drive and expand revenue through partners. You will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating and executing partnerships that span go-to-market, technology, and other strategic areas. This is a highly cross-functional role, as you will collaborate across internal teams including product, engineering, finance, legal, marketing and operations.
Job Responsibility:
Shape and deliver a comprehensive strategic vision and roadmap for our Enterprise partnerships program
Build deep relationships with C-level executives at current and potential partners, including technology platforms, global systems integrators, hyperscalers, professional services firms, and more
Structure and execute strategic and complex negotiations to completion, engaging cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment across teams on deal terms
Develop the internal infrastructure, including technical enablement, to ensure seamless collaboration between Scale and partner teams, including the right incentive structures to align internal priorities with partner goals and investments
Generate significant top-of-funnel business through the partnership channel with revenue accountability towards Scale-wide and Enterprise-specific goals
Identify and co-develop value propositions and vertical-specific solutions with key partners to solve complex industry challenges
Work closely with Product and Engineering to ensure our partner requirements are reflected in product roadmaps
Drive post-contract accountability by managing implementation and ensuring cross-functional alignment and execution
Build a world-class organization and operating model, which includes hiring, mentoring, and leading a highly effective team that collaborates on and leads cross-functional initiatives
Requirements:
12+ years of experience in revenue-carrying business development, strategic partnerships, partner management, or similar roles at a technology company or payments company
Bachelor's Degree required
Proven track record of building relationships with and influencing stakeholders at the most senior levels of organization(s)
Demonstrated success of building a high-value go-to-market and tech partnership organization, with a deep understanding of channel sales and how to build ecosystem growth models
Strong sense of responsibility, entrepreneurial drive, and an ability to inspire
Proactive and comfortable with some ambiguity
Comfort in navigating in a highly matrixed organization, working cross functionally, leading strategic initiatives and exercising influence
Analytical mindset and track record of using data to inform strategy