Partner Operations Manager

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners Cohesity makes it easy to secure protect manage and get value from data across the data center edge and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities including immutable backup snapshots AI-based threat detection monitoring for malicious behavior and rapid recovery at scale.

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The GSI/MSP Sales Operations role is a pivotal position responsible for supporting and optimizing the sales processes for Global System Integrator (GSI) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) channels. This role enables the sales team to operate efficiently drive revenue growth and ensure seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners. This candidate will be responsible for operational processes (planning metrics governance) aligning cross-functional teams (sales marketing enablement product) and supporting partner revenue pipeline and growth. The successful candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset exceptional organizational skills and a deep understanding of sales operations and strategy best practices within the technology and services sector.

HOW YOULL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

• Sales Process Optimization: Design implement and refine sales processes tailored to GSI and MSP partners ensuring efficiency and scalability across the sales cycle.
• Pipeline & Forecast Management: Monitor and manage sales pipelines ensuring accurate forecasting deal progression and timely reporting to senior management.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Generate and analyze sales performance metrics providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve sales effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales marketing finance and partner management teams to align strategies resolve operational issues and support go-to-market initiatives.
• Partner Enablement: Support GSI/MSP partners with onboarding training and ongoing operational assistance to drive joint sales success.
• CRM & Tools Management: Administer and optimize CRM systems and sales tools to ensure data integrity user adoption and process automation.
• Quota & Incentive Administration: Assist in the design and management of sales incentive programs quota allocation and performance tracking for GSI/MSP teams.
• Contract & Deal Structuring Support: Facilitate deal structuring and contract management to expedite complex GSI/MSP transactions.
• Partner Program: Provide input to GSI/MSP reward and incentive programs and ensure optimal operational processes are defined to support
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all sales activities adhere to company policies legal guidelines and regulatory requirements.

WED LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity streamline workflows and support decision making.
• Bachelors degree in business Finance or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are an advantage.
• 8 years experience in Channel sales operations business operations or a similar role within the IT technology or managed services sector.
• Strong understanding of GSI and MSP business models partner ecosystems and sales cycles.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce) and sales analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process excellence.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting sales teams and global partners.
• Knowledge of channel sales indirect sales models and partner incentive programs.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).
• Understanding of legal and compliance fundamentals in partner sales agreements
• Knowledge of partner enablement certifications Partner Programs

Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors including a candidates skills qualifications and experience location and salary expectations and therefore a starting salary at the low end high end or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation commission (if in a sales function) and/or equity grants. Additionally full-time employees are eligible to participate in ourcomprehensive benefits framework including health and wellness benefits vacation paid holidays and refresh days 401(k) retirement plan life and disability insurance coverages and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply provided they have the right to work in the job location.