Senior Sales Enablement Manager (Partners & Channels)

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Here at Appian our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things together.

Were seeking a Sr. Sales Enablement Manager Partners & Channels to drive the success of Appians partner ecosystem. This role goes beyond content creation its about building scalable repeatable programs that equip partners to position sell and deliver Appian in complex enterprise sales cycles leading with value and powered by AI-driven enablement.

As a Senior Sales Enablement Manager Partners & Channels you will lead GTM partner enablement programs that equip partners resellers service providers and distributors to drive revenue with Appian. Working with the overall partner enablement leader in the alliances organization youll design scalable sales certification and training programs sales plays and co-sell frameworks that blend traditional and non-traditional enablement content (playbooks battlecards value frameworks) with partner-specific go-to-market execution.

What Youll Do:

Design and execute partner onboarding role-based training and sales/pre-sales certification programs.
Build partner-facing sales plays playbooks use cases and battlecards tailored to enterprise buyers.
Enable partners to qualify opportunities and position Appian within complex enterprise sales cycles.
Teach partners to lead with value framing business outcomes ROI and mission impact.
Develop co-sell toolkits joint value propositions and co-branded materials with Partner Marketing.
Drive adoption of PRM Seismic and LMS platforms; operationalize AI insights to measure partner performance.
Define program KPIs such as partner ramp time pipeline influence certification coverage and win rates.
Work with with Alliances leadership Sales Solution Sales and Product Marketing to ensure alignment.

What Youll Bring:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration Marketing Education Technology).
7 years in SaaS or PaaS enablement partner enablement or enterprise sales.
Demonstrated success leading global partner GTM enablement programs with measurable impact on partner revenue contribution.
Deep knowledge of partner business models and economics (tiers incentives MDF deal reg).
Strong expertise in traditional enablement content (sales plays playbooks battlecards competitive positioning) and new alternative models with AI.
Hands-on with PRM systems Seismic SFDC Clari/Gong and AI tools.
Strong facilitation skills; credible with partner sales leaders and the overall partner enablement efforts in partner operations.

Nice to Have:

Experience with low-code/automation platforms or enterprise SaaS/PaaS delivery via partners.
Hyperscaler marketplace/co-sell exposure (e.g. AWS Microsoft Google) and private offers.
Prior work aligning enablement withpartner agreements ROE and conflict resolution.

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Tools and Resources

Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design automate and optimize even the most complex processes from start to finish. The worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN

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Here at Appian our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best r...