Senior Partner Manager, Cloud Hyperscalers

Company Description

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends, we set them, and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate.

But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in how companies approach their treasury reserve strategy, boldly adopting Bitcoin as a key asset. This visionary move is reshaping the financial landscape and solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Four years after adopting the Bitcoin Standard, Strategy's stock has outperformed every company in the S&P 500.

Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where all employees’ contributions are recognized and valued.

Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee; you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment.

Job Description

The Role

The Senior Partner Manager (SPM) will report to the VP of European Channels and Alliances. This is an autonomous role with the individual being responsible for establishing and managing the Strategy partner ecosystem for the region.

Develop and execute a comprehensive partner strategy tailored to the French and Belux markets, focusing on identifying, nurturing, and expanding relationships with high-potential partners. This includes assessing and prioritizing partners who demonstrate commitment and willingness to invest in joint growth initiatives. Drive a revenue-generating framework that delivers mutual value, ensuring sustainable business growth for both our company and our partners.

The SPM is responsible for providing leadership, management, and strategy for all partner types, including Cloud/AI Hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), global SIs (GSIs), regional SIs, key ISVs (Snowflake, Databricks, Exasol, etc.), and VARs. The SPM will have a myriad of different responsibilities to ensure leverage and consistent engagement with these partnerships to drive customer engagements, qualified pipeline and cloud bookings that meet and exceed quota and expectations.  

The SPM will be part of the team that coordinates Strategy sales activities and will be a central conduit for engagement management between Strategy’s sales organization and all partners in the region. This person will be a knowledge expert on all aspects of the above Partnerships and will be asked to present at QBRs, executive meetings, training, and events. It is expected that the SPM has consistent interaction and engagement with customers, strategic vendors, alliances and other third parties in support of the co-sell activities with these Partnerships. The SPM will demonstrate a deep understanding of each of the partner strategies including but not limited to co-selling, strategic planning and goal setting, channel programs, marketing campaigns and programs, strategic events, and funnel management.

Your Focus 

• Manage the relationship with all partners in the region and help design activities to take the relationships to the next level.
• Manage all joint sell with and go to market activities with the Partners.
• Generate net new logo pipeline by leveraging the Partners co-sell motion, joint marketing, and driving account planning sessions with the Strategy sales organization.
• Track all opportunities, pipeline and bookings and provide forecasts and funnel management reports.
• Facilitate co-selling opportunities, account mapping and other sales engagements between Strategy's field sales and the Partners sales teams.
• Create and publish joint sales and marketing assets with Partners.
• Assist with providing content for partner training curriculum and sales enablement.
• Coordinate activities and be involved with the Partners virtual team of Business Development, Marketing, Product Management, Channels and Sales as part of Cloud strategy.
• Develop annual strategic plan and performance goals for each Partner.
• Provide support and coordination for channel activity with each Partner.
• Understand and articulate the Partners’ strategic initiatives and gain a deep understanding of the activities, roadmap, and visi