The Senior Partner Account Manager will develop and optimize partner relationships globally, manage sales lifecycles, and drive partner strategies for revenue growth.
Available Location: Tokyo, Japan Senior Partner Account Manager, Japan
About the DepartmentPartner Account Managers, Account Executives, Business Development Representatives, Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Sales Operations - all working together help our customers adopt Cloudflare and create great internet-enabled experiences. The sales team at Cloudflare helps customers solve real, technical problems while creating the revenue streams that help the company provide free service to millions in our community.
What you'll doWe are looking for an experienced Senior Partner Account Manager to lead and build out our global partner ecosystem.
In this role, you'll drive the strategy and execution for managing high-value, strategic partners across different regions. You will lead the development of joint business plans, work with senior partner stakeholders to align on mutual growth objectives, and ensure partners have the resources and support needed to drive partner-sourced revenue.
As a Senior Partner Account Manager, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing key partner relationships globally, including driving the full sales lifecycle from opportunity registration to deal closure. You will influence partners' go-to-market strategies, manage and optimize partner incentive programs, and collaborate closely with internal teams to achieve revenue and strategic goals.
Additional responsibilities will include:
Examples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience
About the DepartmentPartner Account Managers, Account Executives, Business Development Representatives, Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Sales Operations - all working together help our customers adopt Cloudflare and create great internet-enabled experiences. The sales team at Cloudflare helps customers solve real, technical problems while creating the revenue streams that help the company provide free service to millions in our community.
What you'll doWe are looking for an experienced Senior Partner Account Manager to lead and build out our global partner ecosystem.
In this role, you'll drive the strategy and execution for managing high-value, strategic partners across different regions. You will lead the development of joint business plans, work with senior partner stakeholders to align on mutual growth objectives, and ensure partners have the resources and support needed to drive partner-sourced revenue.
As a Senior Partner Account Manager, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing key partner relationships globally, including driving the full sales lifecycle from opportunity registration to deal closure. You will influence partners' go-to-market strategies, manage and optimize partner incentive programs, and collaborate closely with internal teams to achieve revenue and strategic goals.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Leading partner business planning and execution for strategic global accounts.
- Collaborating with sales teams on joint partner territory planning and alignment to maximize partner-sourced revenue.
- Driving partner sales enablement, including advanced training and certifications for both sales and technical teams.
- Coordinating demand generation and GTM activities in collaboration with partners and internal teams.
- Developing and influencing partner strategies to ensure alignment with Cloudflare's business objectives and revenue goals.
- Sharing analytics, metrics, and insights with executive and technical champions both internally and within partner organizations.
- Managing partner programs, including MDF, SPIFF, and other incentive programs, to drive growth and success.
Examples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience
- 8+ years of experience in partner management, SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure, or Security sales and channel management.
- Proven track record of developing and executing strategies that drive partner-sourced revenue and business growth.
- Experience working with senior-level executives within partner organizations to align on business objectives and drive results.
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and security solutions.
- Expertise in partner programs, including tiered partner structures and managing partner incentives like MDF and SPIFF.
- Ability to manage complex, global partner relationships and influence partner strategies.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior executives and internal stakeholders.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior team members, and driving collaborative initiatives across multiple departments.
- Ability to travel up to 30-50% depending on business needs.
Top Skills
Cloud Infrastructure
SaaS
Security Solutions
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