Partner Sales Manager managing key partnerships in the data center sector at Digital Realty. Recruiting partners, developing solutions, and executing go-to-market strategies to enhance adoption.
Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and recruit high-potential partners using targeting scorecards and partner profiles.
Evaluate partner capabilities, customer base, and geographic coverage to ensure strategic alignment.
Manage the end-to-end partner onboarding process including application, approval, and integration into the partner program.
Engage cross-functional teams including Solutions Architects, Product Management, and Sales Engineering to develop integrated partner offerings.
Facilitate the creation of joint value propositions and solution bundles tailored to key industries and verticals.
Ensure alignment between Digital Realty capabilities and partner services.
Develop GTM materials and enablement content including sales playbooks, use cases, and partner portal resources.
Establish sales rules of engagement and coordinate partner onboarding plans.
Work with Channel Marketing to execute joint campaigns and first-deal strategies.
Drive pipeline generation, lead management, and support the deal lifecycle through to close and post-sales engagement.
Serve as the main point of contact for strategic partners within the assigned region.
Maintain and grow long-term partner relationships through ongoing communication, performance reviews, and collaborative planning.
Align and engage executive sponsors from both Digital Realty and partner organizations.
Lead partner training sessions and provide resources to accelerate activation.
Ensure partner sellers understand how to position Digital Realty solutions and engage internal teams effectively.
Track and improve partner readiness across sales, technical, and operational engagement.
Participate in joint business planning and conduct regular quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
Maintain accurate deal tagging and funnel visibility within CRM systems.
Monitor and report on partner performance, revenue targets, and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with Field Sales, Sales Engineers, Marketing, Customer Fulfillment, Data Center Operations, and Sales Operations.
Align marketing and co-investment strategies to support partner-specific plans.
Champion internal education and awareness around partner initiatives and value propositions.
Tailor messaging to partner business objectives, highlighting the mutual value of joint offerings.
Articulate the business case for partnership with Digital Realty.
Requirements
5+ years of channel sales or partner management experience in the data center, cloud, network, or hyperscaler ecosystem.
Demonstrated success in partner recruitment, enablement, and co-selling in an enterprise B2B environment.
Deep understanding of indirect sales models, reseller and agent frameworks, and solution selling.
Bachelor’s degree required; business or technical discipline preferred.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
Familiarity with CRM and partner tools; Salesforce experience a plus.
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