Director Partner Sales

The Opportunity The role Director, Partner Sales – UKI & MEA, requires an individual with strong executive leadership, partnering capability and analytical skills who can build high-performing strategic alliances that deliver business outcomes. Leading a team of Partner Sales Managers to manage named Global & Regional partners for developing and driving execution of revenue-driving programmes and initiatives, enable and certify Partners to ensure they are delivering Adobe Experience Cloud solutions to the highest possible standard. The Role Manage Adobe’s relationships with key global Partners, consisting of traditional Global Management Consulting Firms, Local Systems Integrators and large Digital/Ad Agencies. Working closely with the UKI leadership to align the partner strategy with regional priorities and goals to ensure measurable partner impact from a revenue and customer success perspective. Manage a high performing team of Partner Sales Managers – ensuring they remain motivated and providing them with the necessary support will be a key to success. Working with peers in other geographies, drive and execute on strategies aligned with our Global Partner Program. Manage and maintain the local Partner program, incentive programs and various initiatives. Develop executive cross partner organisation contacts aligning business strategies and driving growth. Develop with the team partner sales plays, offerings and industry solutions to market for execution and engagement of our Adobe sales teams and Industry leads within our partner ecosystem. Communications – Ensure effective and timely internal and external communications. What you need to succeed Experience working in a quota bearing enterprise Sales environment with a strong track record of achieving your targets and People Management In addition, min 8-10 years’ experience in a Partner/Alliance Sales role will be required; experience growing a Partner Sales organisation would be preferred. Experience of driving partner pipe; sourced and influenced bookings. Strong relationships and experience working with Global Consulting, System Integrators and Digital Agencies. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships while delivering results in a highly complex, matrixed global organisation. About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)