Field Partner Sales Manager
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Challenge
Field Partner Sales Managers (PSMs) are responsible for overseeing partner relations for a specified field sales team at Adobe. You will engage with partners of all types and sizes
including agencies, management consultancies, systems integrators, cloud service providers, and technology partners
to drive collaborative efforts with Adobe's direct sales team. Using Enablement, Marketing, and the full Adobe ecosystem, you will build go-to-market activities for your assigned territory and serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between the sales team and the partner ecosystem. Field Partner Sales Managers have the goal of increasing client and partner mindshare of Adobe in an effort to 1) drive net new opportunity creation and 2) accelerate existing deal cycles. Collectively at Adobe, we are hyper-focused on one overarching mission: changing the world through digital experiences. We help clients through their digital transformation journey and enable them to compete in the modern era on the basis of experience! Individual Contributor - What You'll Do
Drive partner created sales pipeline and bookings across your assigned sales segments. Support your aligned direct sales team with the acceleration of (and close plan for) their deals via partner support. Discover, qualify, and deliver early-stage sales pipeline working closely with the Adobe fields sales organization and equivalent partner client stakeholders. Progress and monitor partner attributed pipeline to closure, dealing with escalations as needed. Establish strong Senior Sales Leadership relationship and an ongoing cadence for your aligned Sales Team. Serve as the primary liaison between the Adobe partner ecosystem and the assigned direct sales team. Ensure the success of every AE and that every sales executive has a defined partner strategy that drives partner created pipeline. Leverage the ecosystem and lead a team of marketing, sales, and technical resources to execute partner pipeline creation through pipeline conversion. Work with Partners to drive joint marketing initiatives through events and other marketing campaigns that generate quantifiable pipeline. Work with Partner-Facing Partner Managers to enable the partner ecosystem on Adobe Solutions, the value of working with Adobe; drive net new revenue opportunities by aligning partners with your assigned sales teams. Assist leadership in encouraging an environment of teamwork, openness, creativity, and continuous collaboration. Qualifications
8+ years experience in a quota-based Sales role and/or experience with Partner channel sales
this includes experience in partner enablement, partner sales, partner marketing, and leading partners at executive, VP and/or C-level. History of efficiently & consistently achieving revenue goals and objectives. Ideal candidate will demonstrate proactivity, taking ownership of and managing her/his business with a sense of urgency, have knowledge of key in-quarter partner deals, demonstrate proactive pipeline management, and be comfortable having Senior Sales Leadership conversations. Experience working in a Recurring Revenue or software company. Solid grasp of the Systems Integrators /Digital Agencies Consulting model (direct experience a plus). Conversant in Adobe products, solution, and technology strategies. Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in business or similar field preferred. Strong communication skill including verbal, written and interpersonal. High energy level and the ability to initiate and drive opportunities independently. Passion for getting things done in an ambiguous environment. Willingness to travel.
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Challenge
Field Partner Sales Managers (PSMs) are responsible for overseeing partner relations for a specified field sales team at Adobe. You will engage with partners of all types and sizes
including agencies, management consultancies, systems integrators, cloud service providers, and technology partners
to drive collaborative efforts with Adobe's direct sales team. Using Enablement, Marketing, and the full Adobe ecosystem, you will build go-to-market activities for your assigned territory and serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between the sales team and the partner ecosystem. Field Partner Sales Managers have the goal of increasing client and partner mindshare of Adobe in an effort to 1) drive net new opportunity creation and 2) accelerate existing deal cycles. Collectively at Adobe, we are hyper-focused on one overarching mission: changing the world through digital experiences. We help clients through their digital transformation journey and enable them to compete in the modern era on the basis of experience! Individual Contributor - What You'll Do
Drive partner created sales pipeline and bookings across your assigned sales segments. Support your aligned direct sales team with the acceleration of (and close plan for) their deals via partner support. Discover, qualify, and deliver early-stage sales pipeline working closely with the Adobe fields sales organization and equivalent partner client stakeholders. Progress and monitor partner attributed pipeline to closure, dealing with escalations as needed. Establish strong Senior Sales Leadership relationship and an ongoing cadence for your aligned Sales Team. Serve as the primary liaison between the Adobe partner ecosystem and the assigned direct sales team. Ensure the success of every AE and that every sales executive has a defined partner strategy that drives partner created pipeline. Leverage the ecosystem and lead a team of marketing, sales, and technical resources to execute partner pipeline creation through pipeline conversion. Work with Partners to drive joint marketing initiatives through events and other marketing campaigns that generate quantifiable pipeline. Work with Partner-Facing Partner Managers to enable the partner ecosystem on Adobe Solutions, the value of working with Adobe; drive net new revenue opportunities by aligning partners with your assigned sales teams. Assist leadership in encouraging an environment of teamwork, openness, creativity, and continuous collaboration. Qualifications
8+ years experience in a quota-based Sales role and/or experience with Partner channel sales
this includes experience in partner enablement, partner sales, partner marketing, and leading partners at executive, VP and/or C-level. History of efficiently & consistently achieving revenue goals and objectives. Ideal candidate will demonstrate proactivity, taking ownership of and managing her/his business with a sense of urgency, have knowledge of key in-quarter partner deals, demonstrate proactive pipeline management, and be comfortable having Senior Sales Leadership conversations. Experience working in a Recurring Revenue or software company. Solid grasp of the Systems Integrators /Digital Agencies Consulting model (direct experience a plus). Conversant in Adobe products, solution, and technology strategies. Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in business or similar field preferred. Strong communication skill including verbal, written and interpersonal. High energy level and the ability to initiate and drive opportunities independently. Passion for getting things done in an ambiguous environment. Willingness to travel.