Director of Partner Engagement at Cohesity overseeing partner experience and profitability strategy. Leading initiatives for partner lifecycle and AI-driven engagement.
Responsibilities
Lead partner profitability strategy and messaging, leveraging market intelligence and business analytics to deepen Cohesity’s partner value proposition.
Serve as a trusted advisor and cross-functional leader, representing partner engagement and experience across Product, Sales, Marketing, CX, and Operations.
Orchestrate change management driven by partner insights, internal feedback, and evolving channel strategy.
Amplify partner relevance and ensure partner needs and outcomes are incorporated across corporate initiatives, programs, and communications.
Drive alignment between Corporate Marketing and Partner Marketing, ensuring partner voice is integrated across portal content, campaigns, listening channels, and PR activities.
Own and refine the Partner Experience Lifecycle, including digital portals, onboarding flows, enablement pathways, listening programs, and seller/partner interaction models.
Lead the global strategy, roadmap, and execution of the Cohesity Partner Portal/PRM to deliver a seamless, modern, AI-enabled “Digital First” partner experience.
Define and prioritize AI-driven partner experience capabilities, including personalized engagement, intelligent search/navigation, guided learning, next-best actions, and predictive compliance.
Manage global partner listening programs, including NPS, sentiment tracking, dashboards, and executive partner feedback loops.
Measure success using NPS, Share of Wallet, and Share of Voice across partner segments and partner types.
Requirements
BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of channel experience, including 10+ years managing cross-functional, multi-stakeholder programs.
Deep expertise in partner business models, partner profitability, and global channel operations (resell, MSP, CSP, GSI, OEM, distribution).
Proven ability to lead through influence and drive alignment in a highly matrixed environment.
Strong track record of data-driven insights, accountability frameworks, and successful change management.
Experience designing, launching, and optimizing PRM platforms, digital workflows, and automations to reduce friction and increase engagement.
Background in partner marketing, partner enablement, or global channel program leadership.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Experience implementing AI capabilities that personalize partner experiences (next-best actions, predictive compliance, intelligent navigation, guided learning).
Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support business decision-making.
Benefits
Health and wellness benefits
Vacation
Paid holidays and refresh days
401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability insurance coverages
Other benefits the Company may offer from time to time
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