Senior Partner Sales Manager, AppSec

Position Summary

The Senior Partner Sales Manager is a crucial role in accelerating the growth of Harness AppSec business through strategic partnerships. This role demands a deep understanding of the partner ecosystem exceptional relationship-building abilities and a strong focus on closing deals. Key responsibilities include creating and executing a strategic plan expanding the territory developing regional partners and fostering collaboration with field teams. The role also involves navigating complex enterprise sales cycles with a primary focus on promoting Harness software and services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of generating net new enterprise business through channel VARs SI partners and CSPs as well as experience in expanding the existing partner ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate partner sourced pipeline and revenue by developing go-to-market strategies with partner ecosystems.
• Develop joint business plans with strategic partners to achieve defined targets in your assigned region through partnership sales
• Establish thought leadership with focus partners to align their GTM sales and services strategy with the Harness Platform.
• Collaborate with regional partners and sales teams to identify mutual prospects resulting in new business meetings and increased partner sourced pipeline.
• Create enablement plans to help focus partners build technical pre-sales and post-sales capabilities that drive customer success.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional partner sales plan.
• Work across internal and external business functions to enhance alignment and scale.
• Recruit onboard and enable new partners into the Harness ecosystem.
• Collaborate closely with Harness field sales leaders and teams to drive partner engagement.
• Participate in and support business reviews with Sales Teams.
• Contribute to building and promoting partner communities across the US.

About You

• 5 years of experience in channel sales preferably in the cybersecurity industry.
• Passionate about developing and working with the partner ecosystem.
• Established partner relationships globally.
• Proven track record of quota achievement with reseller and SI partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to establish partner strategies which generate partner-led customer engagements.
• Strong relationships with Channel SI and Cloud partners.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to outline and implement partner strategies.
• Experience with MEDDIC-based sales methodology; prior experience in a start-up environment is preferred.
• History of accurate forecasting and business reporting.
• Proficient in using Salesforce and other sales-oriented tracking tools.
• A leader who embodies and promotes the Harness Values.
• Willing to travel up to 50% within the United States.

Work Location

• This position is Remote - Dallas TX; Chicago IL; New York New York and San Francisco CA

What You Will Have at Harness

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
• Quarterly Harness TGIF-Off / 4 days
• Monthly quarterly and annual social and team-building events
• Recharge & Reset Program
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Commuter benefits

The OTE for this position is$300000.00

Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location level relevant experience and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. The compensation package for this position also includes a commission/variable component which is based on performance plus equity and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required