Partner Account Specialist

About This Role

Job Requisition ID # 26WD96211

Position Overview As a Partner Account Manager, you will support the development and execution of partner strategies that contribute to revenue growth, market coverage, and customer success. You will manage a portfolio of partners, helping them build sales effectiveness, improve execution, and align with our business priorities. This role requires strong collaboration skills, a customer‑focused mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix organisation

You will work closely with internal sales, marketing, operations, and product teams to ensure consistent execution of partner‑led initiatives. This is a hybrid role that involves regular on‑site meetings with partners across your assigned territory

Main Responsibilities Partner Revenue Growth Develop and execute joint business plans with partners to meet sales targets, expand footprint in priority industries or segments, and accelerate pipeline creation

Partner Relationship Management Build trust‑based relationships with partner leadership and sales teams to ensure alignment on goals, performance expectations, and shared growth priorities

Partner Capability Development Provide guidance, training, and resources to help partners improve technical and sales competencies, enhance customer engagement, and maximize program participation

Go‑to‑Market & Sales Execution Coordinate joint account planning, opportunity development, customer engagements, and marketing activities with partners and internal teams to increase demand and visibility

Performance Tracking & Insights Monitor partner KPIs, identify performance gaps, support regular business reviews, and deliver actionable insights to drive improvement and accountability

Market Coverage & Expansion Support expansion into under‑penetrated markets by strengthening partner coverage and assisting with partner recruitment where required

Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product, and Customer Success to support partner‑related initiatives

Customer & Partner Feedback Capture and share insights from partners and customers to help inform business decisions, program enhancements, and product improvements

External Representation Represent the company at partner events, industry conferences, and relevant forums to build brand awareness and strengthen ecosystem relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Saas is a must
• 5-7 years’ experience in partner management, channel sales, or customer relationship management
• Strong command of French, both written and spoken
• Strong understanding of channel ecosystems and indirect sales motions
• Demonstrated ability to support revenue growth across regional or multi‑country territories
• Experience collaborating effectively in a matrix organisation
• Fluent in French and English; proficiency in an additional regional language, e.g. Arabic preferred
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting partners in technology, software, or solution‑based industries
• Exposure to subscription‑based or recurring revenue business models
• Ability to translate data and insights into practical partner actions

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