Managing and optimizing Partner performance through forecasting, integrated planning, QBRs, incentive programs, and profitability initiatives Key Areas of Focus Specialization & Strategic Alignment
Managing and optimizing Partner performance through forecasting, integrated planning, QBRs, incentive programs, and profitability initiatives Key Areas of Focus Specialization & Strategic Alignment
Strategic Partner Manager / Responsable des Partenariats Stratgiques
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$100K - CA$160K/yr
We are looking for an experienced Strategic Partner Manager who will be responsible for the growth of their partner accounts. * Ideal seniority level: intermediate to senior * The pay: We have ...
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Strategic Partner Manager / Responsable des Partenariats Stratgiques
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$100K - CA$160K/yr
We are looking for an experienced Strategic Partner Manager who will be responsible for the growth of their partner accounts. * Ideal seniority level: intermediate to senior * The pay: We have ...
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Strategic Partner Manager / Responsable des Partenariats Strategiques
CA$100K - CA$160K/yr
We are looking for an experienced Strategic Partner Manager who will be responsible for the growth of their partner accounts. * Ideal seniority level: intermediate to senior * The pay: We have ...
Strategic Partner Manager / Responsable des Partenariats Strategiques
CA$100K - CA$160K/yr
We are looking for an experienced Strategic Partner Manager who will be responsible for the growth of their partner accounts. * Ideal seniority level: intermediate to senior * The pay: We have ...
The Business Partner, Injectable Aesthetics role is responsible for promoting Galderma's Aesthetics ... * Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license * Fully Bilingual in French
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Partner with business leaders to identify workforce needs (e.g., skills development, retention ... Advise management on HR policies, programs, and processes, including compensation, training ...
Partner with business leaders to identify workforce needs (e.g., skills development, retention ... Advise management on HR policies, programs, and processes, including compensation, training ...
Human Resources Business Partner About AppDirect Become a digital, global citizen and enable the ... Experience managing a fast paced and fast-changing organization and providing HR guidance
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HR Business Partner
Montreal, QC · On-site
As an HR Business Partner, your primary mandate will be to act as a strategic link between the ... Your role also involves supporting managers throughout the employee lifecycle at Excelpro. In a ...
HR Business Partner
Montreal, QC · On-site
As an HR Business Partner, your primary mandate will be to act as a strategic link between the ... Your role also involves supporting managers throughout the employee lifecycle at Excelpro. In a ...
Coach managers on HC issues affecting the company and develop concrete solutions. * Employee ... business partner. * Bilingualism: Ability to communicate fluently in French and English, both ...
Coach managers on HC issues affecting the company and develop concrete solutions. * Employee ... business partner. * Bilingualism: Ability to communicate fluently in French and English, both ...
People Business Partner (Americas)
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
As People Business Partner, reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will be based in our ... Provide expertise, operational support and advice to managers in managing their teams, enhancing ...
People Business Partner (Americas)
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
As People Business Partner, reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will be based in our ... Provide expertise, operational support and advice to managers in managing their teams, enhancing ...
HR Business Partner
Montreal, QC · Hybrid
Partner closely with Directors to drive organizational effectiveness and performance. * Build ... Manage workforce planning activities, including employee transfers, job profile alignment, s, role ...
HR Business Partner
Montreal, QC · Hybrid
Partner closely with Directors to drive organizational effectiveness and performance. * Build ... Manage workforce planning activities, including employee transfers, job profile alignment, s, role ...
Own and optimize partner operations across the full lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to deal registration, pipeline management, and attribution. * Design, execute, and continuously improve ...
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Own and optimize partner operations across the full lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to deal registration, pipeline management, and attribution. * Design, execute, and continuously improve ...
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We're looking for a part-time Talent Acquisition Partner to support our hiring efforts across ... Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on role design and market insights * Help leaders think ...
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We're looking for a part-time Talent Acquisition Partner to support our hiring efforts across ... Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on role design and market insights * Help leaders think ...
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The Opportunity The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is responsible for developing a strong relationship between finance and the operations and management of the IT Business Line through open honest ...
The Opportunity The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is responsible for developing a strong relationship between finance and the operations and management of the IT Business Line through open honest ...
The Opportunity The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is responsible for developing a strong relationship between finance and the operations and management of the IT Business Line through open honest ...
The Opportunity The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is responsible for developing a strong relationship between finance and the operations and management of the IT Business Line through open honest ...
Expertise en techniques de recherche, y compris la recherche booleenne, les medias sociaux et les outils CRM * Solides competences en matiere d'etablissement de relations et capacite a executer les ...
Expertise en techniques de recherche, y compris la recherche booleenne, les medias sociaux et les outils CRM * Solides competences en matiere d'etablissement de relations et capacite a executer les ...
... Senior Manager - Analytics. Our team stands out for its collaboration, analytical rigour and ... Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to ...
... Senior Manager - Analytics. Our team stands out for its collaboration, analytical rigour and ... Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to ...
Senior Analytics Business Partner
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
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Montreal, QC · On-site +1
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... partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities. At Aecon, you can ... Management of disability claims from initial start of employee's leave to his/her return * Liaison ...
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Manage disability cases relating to short and long-term disability, WCB, CNESST, and/or WSIB claims ... Partner role. * Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources. * Certified Human Resource ...
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Manager Partner information
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What is the difference between Manager Partner vs Business Development Manager?
| Aspect | Manager Partner | Business Development Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Typically requires management experience, industry-specific knowledge, and sometimes advanced degrees | Often requires sales, marketing, or business development experience, with a focus on networking and strategic planning |
| Work Environment | Collaborates closely with executive teams, manages partnerships, and oversees strategic initiatives | Focuses on identifying new business opportunities, client outreach, and market expansion |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Common in consulting, finance, and professional services firms | Widely used in tech, sales, and corporate sectors for growth roles |
The Manager Partner role emphasizes strategic partnership management and leadership, often within consulting or professional services. In contrast, the Business Development Manager concentrates on expanding the company's market presence through sales and client acquisition. Both roles require strong communication skills and industry knowledge but differ in their primary focus and responsibilities.
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Job description
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform designed for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises rely on our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure, reliable, and high-performing.
At Splunk, you'll help organizations operate at their best while growing your own career alongside a collaborative and innovative team.
This is a remote role for someone based in the greater Montreal area.
Your Impact
As a Partner Account Executive, you will own and lead strategic Partner relationships, serving as a trusted advisor while driving indirect sales growth, partner transformation, and go-to-market alignment across Cisco's portfolio.
This role is highly relationship-driven, requiring strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external Partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establishing, developing, and maintaining trusted advisor relationships with strategic Partners
- Understanding Partner business models, strategies, and technical capabilities
- Guiding Partner business strategies toward Cisco technologies, solutions, and programs
- Driving adoption and expansion of Cisco products, services, and business practices
- Leveraging market trends and insights to position Partners as preferred Cisco solution providers
- Developing and executing strategic Partner account plans focused on performance optimization and business transformation
- Building and strengthening Partner practices and capabilities while developing differentiated go-to-market strategies
- Orchestrating Partner ecosystems aligned to Cisco's technology portfolio to drive innovation, market expansion, and competitive differentiation
- Collaborating closely with sales teams to align Partner capabilities with Cisco business priorities and co-sell opportunities
- Advocating internally for Partner capabilities and integrating them into broader account and GTM strategies
- Planning and driving demand generation activities that align customer needs with Partner offerings
- Managing and optimizing Partner performance through forecasting, integrated planning, QBRs, incentive programs, and profitability initiatives
Key Areas of Focus
Specialization & Strategic Alignment
- Influence and guide Partners to align with the full Cisco portfolio
- Ensure Partners fully leverage Cisco programs, promotions, and resources
- Expand Partner practices across key technologies, architectures, and services
Customer Engagement & Partner Accountability
- Serve as a primary influencer in Partner investment decisions
- Spend approximately 80% of time focused on:
- Relationship orchestration
- Strategic planning
- Practice development
- Business development activities
Sales Process & Deal Engagement
- Participate across all stages of the sales cycle
- Support varying levels of deal complexity, including:
- Solution selling
- Ecosystem opportunities
- Software and architecture-led engagements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Engage with business entities, regional leadership, and internal stakeholders
- Coordinate specialists, solution engineers, and practice sellers to accelerate Partner readiness and solution development
Success Metrics
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Annual business plan execution
- Revenue growth against assigned targets
- Year-over-year Partner business growth
- Partner Value Index performance
- ROI from investments and demand generation activities
- Overall operational excellence and forecast accuracy
What You'll Do
- Manage and support 5+ large, complex, and strategically important Partners
- Drive significant revenue growth and business impact across assigned accounts
- Work with regional and national Partners, including Telcos and System Integrators with sophisticated Cisco practices
- Collaborate with Cisco Partner Business Development teams to build complementary Partner alliances and ecosystems
- Negotiate complex agreements involving:
- Revenue sharing
- Intellectual property rights
- Go-to-market commitments
- Build and execute large-scale growth initiatives leveraging extended internal resources and ecosystem Partners
- Co-design transformative value propositions and ecosystem-wide solutions for executive and C-level audiences
- Anticipate and address enterprise-scale challenges with customized strategic solutions
- Strengthen long-term partnerships by championing Partner innovation internally
- Connect Partners with strategic resources and innovation councils to align with next-generation technologies
- Anticipate disruptive technology shifts and advise GTM leadership on future-proofing strategies
- Ensure Partner governance frameworks align with global regulatory standards
- Lead cross-functional task forces focused on strategic partnership challenges
- Represent the organization as a thought leader at industry and global events
- Demonstrate executive presence during high-stakes negotiations and strategic discussions
- Deliver consultative engagement that unlocks large-scale opportunities
- Drive alignment between Cisco corporate priorities and Partner ecosystem strategies
Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual in English and French
- Strong ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactive, strategic, and results-oriented mindset
- Experience in technology sales or a related industry
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinking and business planning capabilities
- Experience working within complex Partner ecosystems
- Ability to influence senior leadership and C-level stakeholders
- Strong negotiation and consultative selling skills
- Analytical and operational rigor in managing performance metrics and forecasting
Splunk, une entreprise Cisco, contribue a batir un monde numerique plus securitaire et plus resilient grace a une plateforme unifiee de securite et d'observabilite concue pour les environnements hybrides et multi-cloud. Les plus grandes entreprises mondiales utilisent notre plateforme pour assurer la securite, la fiabilite et la performance de leurs systemes numeriques.
Chez Splunk, vous aiderez les organisations a atteindre leur plein potentiel tout en developpant votre carriere au sein d'une equipe collaborative et innovante.
Votre ImpactA titre de Responsable des Ventes Partenaires, vous serez responsable de la gestion et du developpement de relations strategiques avec les partenaires, agissant comme conseiller de confiance tout en stimulant la croissance des ventes indirectes, la transformation des partenaires et l'alignement des strategies de mise en marche avec le portefeuille Cisco.
Ce role exige une forte capacite a batir des relations, une excellente comprehension des affaires et une aptitude a influencer efficacement les parties prenantes internes et externes.
Principales responsabilites :
- Etablir, developper et maintenir des relations de confiance avec des partenaires strategiques
- Comprendre les modeles d'affaires, les strategies et les capacites techniques des partenaires
- Orienter les strategies des partenaires vers les technologies, solutions et programmes Cisco
- Favoriser l'adoption et l'expansion des produits, services et pratiques commerciales Cisco
- Tirer parti des tendances du marche afin de positionner les partenaires comme fournisseurs privilegies des solutions Cisco
- Developper et executer des plans strategiques de comptes partenaires axes sur l'optimisation de la performance et la transformation des activites
- Renforcer les capacites et les pratiques des partenaires tout en developpant des strategies de mise en marche differenciees
- Orchestrer des ecosystemes de partenaires alignes sur le portefeuille technologique Cisco afin de stimuler l'innovation, l'expansion du marche et la differenciation concurrentielle
- Collaborer etroitement avec les equipes de vente afin d'aligner les capacites des partenaires avec les priorites strategiques de Cisco et les opportunites de co-vente
- Defendre les interets des partenaires a l'interne et integrer leurs capacites aux strategies globales de comptes et de mise en marche
- Planifier et executer des activites de generation de demande alignant les besoins clients aux offres des partenaires
- Gerer et optimiser la performance des partenaires a travers les previsions, la planification integree, les revues d'affaires trimestrielles (QBR), les programmes d'incitatifs et les initiatives de rentabilite
- Influencer et guider les partenaires afin qu'ils s'alignent sur l'ensemble du portefeuille Cisco
- Veiller a ce que les partenaires tirent pleinement parti des programmes, promotions et ressources Cisco
- Developper les pratiques des partenaires autour des technologies, architectures et services cles
- Agir comme principal influenceur dans les decisions d'investissement des partenaires
- Consacrer environ 80 % du temps a :
- La gestion des relations
- La planification strategique
- Le developpement des pratiques
- Le developpement des affaires
- Participer a toutes les etapes du cycle de vente
- Soutenir des opportunites de complexite variable incluant :
- La vente de solutions
- Les opportunites d'ecosysteme
- Les initiatives logicielles et architecturales
- Collaborer avec les unites d'affaires, les leaders regionaux et les parties prenantes internes
- Coordonner les specialistes, ingenieurs solutions et equipes de pratique afin d'accelerer la preparation des partenaires et le developpement des solutions
Le succes dans ce role sera mesure selon :
- L'execution du plan d'affaires annuel
- L'atteinte des objectifs de revenus
- La croissance annuelle des activites partenaires
- La performance selon l'indice de valeur des partenaires
- Le rendement des investissements et des activites de generation de demande
- L'excellence operationnelle et la precision des previsions
- Gerer et soutenir plus de cinq partenaires importants, complexes et strategiques
- Stimuler une croissance significative des revenus et de l'impact commercial pour les comptes assignes
- Collaborer avec des partenaires regionaux et nationaux, incluant des entreprises telecom et des integrateurs de systemes possedant des pratiques Cisco sophistiquees
- Travailler avec les equipes de developpement des affaires partenaires de Cisco afin de creer des alliances complementaires et des ecosystemes partenaires
- Negocier des ententes complexes couvrant :
- Le partage des revenus
- Les droits de propriete intellectuelle
- Les engagements de mise en marche
- Concevoir et deployer des initiatives de croissance a grande echelle en collaboration avec des ressources internes elargies et des partenaires d'ecosysteme
- Co-developper des propositions de valeur transformatrices et des solutions d'ecosysteme destinees a des audiences executives et C-level
- Anticiper et resoudre des enjeux a l'echelle de l'entreprise grace a des strategies personnalisees
- Renforcer les partenariats a long terme en promouvant l'innovation des partenaires a l'interne
- Identifier des ressources strategiques pour aider les partenaires a s'aligner sur les technologies de nouvelle generation
- Anticiper les changements technologiques disruptifs et conseiller les equipes GTM sur les meilleures approches pour assurer la perennite des strategies
- Veiller a ce que les cadres de gouvernance partenaires respectent les normes reglementaires mondiales
- Diriger des groupes de travail interfonctionnels sur des enjeux strategiques lies aux partenariats
- Representer l'entreprise comme leader d'opinion lors d'evenements de l'industrie et d'evenements mondiaux
- Faire preuve d'une forte presence executive lors de negociations strategiques a haut niveau
- Fournir une approche consultative afin de debloquer des opportunites d'envergure
- Assurer l'alignement entre les priorites corporatives de Cisco et les strategies d'ecosysteme partenaires
- Excellentes competences en communication et en relations interpersonnelles
- Bilinguisme francais et anglais requis
- Capacite demontree a collaborer efficacement avec des parties prenantes internes et externes
- Approche proactive, strategique et orientee vers les resultats
- Experience en vente technologique ou dans une industrie connexe
Les candidats retenus demontreront :
- Une forte presence executive et d'excellentes aptitudes relationnelles
- Des competences strategiques en planification et developpement des affaires
- Une experience au sein d'ecosystemes partenaires complexes
- Une capacite a influencer des dirigeants et parties prenantes de niveau executif
- D'excellentes competences en negociation et en vente consultative
- Une rigueur analytique et operationnelle dans la gestion des indicateurs de performance et des previsions
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Industry
Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
San Jose, CA, US
Year founded
1984