ICUC · 4 hours ago
VP, Alliances Sales Lead - Salesforce
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Responsibilities
Lead the partnership relationship with Salesforce partner managers and increasing sales and marketing programs directly with our partner's sales and marketing teams.
Function as a subject matter expert with Salesforce, the APM efforts will support new sales at existing clients and new logos.
Train and support Salesforce Partner Sales Managers who match partner opportunities with the service provider partners they know, trust and believe will best help close deals for partner.
Execute your duties aligned with the approved sales plan for Merkle services for partner and Merkle-influenced partner license revenue.
Deliver, and contribute to, the joint narrative between Merkle and Salesforce in cooperation with Merkle solution owners.
Cross-functionally support internal teams in identifying, developing and closing new business.
Lead Salesforce Alliance enablement including participation in go-to-market activities, deal-registration / incentives, and management of Merkle virtual presence with Partner.
Drive the Partner alliance to higher levels of maturity across the Merkle Alliance Partner framework: Sales, Marketing, Enablement, Joint Initiatives, Delivery.
Contribute through internal teams to develop alliance partner offerings and go-to-market strategy.
Assist in managing the Salesforce Power Map and advance Merkle's thesis into the Salesforce team.
Execute solutions to meet the unique business needs of clients and effectively position the same.
Enter and track all opportunities in CRM portals to managed progress toward performance goals.
Position Merkle as a leader in the Salesforce Alliance partner ecosystem with access to senior Alliance partner leadership.
Achieve alliance metric targets across pipeline, revenue, and win rate.
Increase Alliance Partner maturity across the dimensions of the Merkle Alliance Partner Framework.
Operate within assigned budget.
Qualification
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Required
Experienced in partner-side sales process and programs
Experienced selling to and partnering with Salesforce and experience in the Salesforce ecosystem
Initiative-taking, persuasive, a self-starter, and a quick study
Comfortable working with SVP and C-Level leadership
A 'plugged in' professional with an active network / 'Rolodex'
Minimum of seven to ten years of overall professional experience
Minimum of five years in digital media, marketing, consultative or alliance sales experience
Domain knowledge in marketing technology and ad technology
Salesforce experience and relationships
Knowledge and understanding of digital agency marketplace
Develop strong internal relationships within respective Verticals, Business Units and across Merkle
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Other benefits
Company
ICUC
ICUC is a social media management services company delivering content moderation, community management, strategy, and social listening services.