Principal Partner Account Manager

Cloudflare, Inc

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Cloudflare is a prominent cloud services and security company that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, and Zero Trust security services to millions of internet properties.

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TL;DR · Principal Partner Account Manager

The Principal Partner Account Manager joins the sales team to lead and build out the global partner ecosystem. This role focuses on managing high-value, strategic partnerships by driving the full sales lifecycle from opportunity registration to deal closure. Key responsibilities include developing joint business plans, influencing partner go-to-market strategies, managing incentive programs like MDF and SPIFF, and providing advanced training and certifications for partner sales and technical teams. The ideal candidate possesses over 12 years of experience in partner management, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or security solutions. They must demonstrate expertise in tiered partner structures and the ability to collaborate with senior executives to align on mutual growth objectives. This role addresses the challenge of scaling revenue through strategic alliances within the cloud infrastructure and security space to provide reliable internet-enabled experiences for a global customer base.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute joint business plans with high-value strategic partners to align on mutual growth objectives.
  • Manage the full sales lifecycle for partner opportunities from initial registration through deal closure.
  • Influence partner go-to-market strategies to ensure alignment with Cloudflare’s business goals and revenue targets.
  • Drive partner sales enablement by providing advanced training and certifications for sales and technical teams.
  • Coordinate demand generation and marketing activities in collaboration with internal teams and partners.
  • Manage partner incentive programs, including MDF and SPIFF, to drive growth and success.
  • Share analytics, metrics, and insights with executive and technical stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Collaborate with internal sales teams on territory planning to maximize partner-sourced revenue.

What we're looking for

  • Must be authorized to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws.
  • 12+ years of experience in partner management, SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure, or Security sales and channel management (preferred).
  • Proven track record of executing strategies that drive partner-sourced revenue and business growth (preferred).
  • Experience working with senior-level executives within partner organizations to align on business objectives (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and security solutions (preferred).
  • Expertise in partner programs, including tiered structures and managing incentives like MDF and SPIFF (preferred).
  • Ability to manage complex, global partner relationships and influence partner strategies (preferred).
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with senior executives and internal stakeholders (preferred).

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