This role will be the strategic interface between BrowserStack and key strategic GSI Partners Globally. It will be reporting to the Director of Channels and Ecosystem.
Partner Lead - GSI will be responsible for the Sell to through relationships, for teaming with the Practice Leads for DevOps and Quality services and partner with sales leaders globally and to drive a business plan. The plan will include meeting Quarterly and Yearly revenue growth targets, building a new pipeline with joint solution/use cases for GTM, enablement activities, and driving the overall success of this business globally.
Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Oversight:
Oversee and manage the company s technology partnerships suite (GSI/TSP/Resellers), ensuring all relationships are optimized and aligned with business goals. Actively onboard new partners and align them with companies growth strategies.
Positioning for Partner-Driven Opportunities:
Position the company as a trusted partner with key Partners (GSI/TSP/Resellers), ensuring we are their go-to provider for executing projects within all regions.
Build strong relationships with Partner/Alliance managers to increase visibility and trust, ensuring our company is prioritized for key projects and opportunities.
Partner Knowledge and Relationships:
Maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of leading technology Partners.
Establish and cultivate senior-level relationships with key technology partners to secure long-term value and collaboration.
Team Guidance and Collaboration:
Guide internal teams on partner capabilities, highlighting specific benefits, programs, and opportunities that they may not currently be leveraging.
Act as a central resource for internal teams, helping them navigate the partner ecosystem and optimize partnerships.
Contract and Compliance Management:
Ensure all partner contracts are in place, up-to-date, and that partnerships comply with industry standards and legal requirements.
Strategic Growth Initiatives:
Develop strategies to deepen partner relationships, improving the company s positioning and access to premium resources, co-marketing opportunities, and priority support.
Business Expertise::
Technical Expertise:
Broad knowledge of key technology GSI s and their product ecosystems.
Strong understanding of the technology landscape and digital transformation trends, without requiring hands-on experience in implementation.
Partner Management Experience:
Proven experience managing Partner relationships, with a focus on sales, marketing, certifications, accreditation, and partnership growth.
Ability to negotiate effectively, manage high-value contracts, and unlock strategic opportunities from partnerships.
Driven for Success:
A strong commitment to growing and optimizing the company s partner relationships.
A high degree of self-motivation and hunger for success, with a proactive attitude toward identifying and pursuing opportunities.
Relationship Management
Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with partner leadership, including C-suite, practice leaders, and vertical heads.
Partner Enablement
Design and deliver enablement programs to educate partners on the company s products, value proposition and capabilities.
Develop joint training programs and facilitate ongoing education initiatives.
Revenue Generation
Drive quarterly targets for partner-influenced and partner-led revenue.
Collaborate with partners to develop joint GTM programs and execute campaigns to achieve growth.
Internal Alignment
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product, and business development, to ensure seamless execution of partner strategies.
Serve as the internal advocate for partner initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
Strategic Leadership and Execution:
Define and execute the global strategy for GSIs, TSPs, and Resellers, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Lead operational and strategic planning efforts to scale partnerships and deliver sustained value.
Take ownership of deliverables (Individual/team) and ensure the org goals are met in a timely manner.
Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Strong influencing skills to drive alignment in a complex, multi-market environment.
Ability to build trust, empower teams, and foster innovation.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex challenges
Lead, mentor, and manage the team to ensure exceptional service delivery
Establish and maintain strong relationships with Internal business leaders and key clients, understanding their needs and anticipating new opportunities
Contribute to the development of marketing and promotional materials to showcase client successes
Lead negotiations on major Partner and Client contracts and Agreements
Requirements:
8+ years selling technology, software and prior experience working with GSI s/Strategic Alliance would be most suited
BE/B Tech/MBA Preferred.
Extensive experience in alliance management of major GSI s TCS, Wipro, HCL Tech, TechM, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture, Capgemini etc
Strong solution sales mindset with exposure to DevOps, Testing, and Digital technologies.
Highly driven sales professional with a strong sales track record selling to Enterprise accounts.
Proven ability to recognize, analyze and take action on go-to-market approaches, marketing programs, joint value propositions, and business cases around strategic investments.
Cross-functional influence, relationship building, and project management skills.
Strong business acumen, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Familiarity with a broad range of application and infrastructure solutions is desirable.
Benefits:
Medical insurance for self, spouse, upto 2 dependent children and Parents or Parents-in-law up to INR 5,00,000
Gratuity as per payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Unlimited Time Off to ensure our people invest in their wellbeing, to rest and rejuvenate, spend quality time with family and friends
Remote-First work environment that allows our people to work from anywhere in India
Remote-First Benefit for home office setup, connectivity, accessories, co-working spaces, wellbeing to ensure an amazing remote work experience
Job Classification
Industry: Software ProductFunctional Area / Department: Sales & Business DevelopmentRole Category: Enterprise & B2B SalesRole: Key Account ManagerEmployement Type: Full time