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Channels & Alliances Director

extra holidays - extra parental leave
Remote: 
Full Remote
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

10+ years in channel sales/management, Deep knowledge of the industry, Track record in software sales, Experience with C-Level contacts.

Key responsabilities:

  • Drive sales through partners in Asia
  • Develop and implement regional sales plans
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Ping Identity Large http://www.PingIdentity.com/
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

About Ping Identity: 

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. 

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. 

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Diversity, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. 

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. 

The Role:

Reporting to the RVP, Asia, this is a strategic role as we accelerate our growth at this crucial stage in our company’s development. You will be tasked with driving sales through partners in Asia, work with global alliance partners and local channels to sell through, sell with or influence Ping Identity revenue depending on the specific opportunity.

Ping’s growth now requires repeatable success. You will have evidence of solution selling and success in building extraordinary partner relationships. The ability to leverage the partner community, architect solutions, and reach into a well-established network will position you for future success.

In order to acquire, retain and extend customer relationships through partners, you will be a high performer who uses data, previous experience and current feedback to finesse your approach. Focused on the work needed to be done, and culturally conscious of the way to do the work, you will be constantly aware of the true measurements of success. Your mindset should be passionate, authentic, and hungry, with a natural ability to find the best opportunities and to drive them to successful conclusions.

Responsibilities:

  • Position Ping Identity as the company of choice for Identity & Access Management with partners in Asia & India 
  • Create, implement, measure, and review a plan that drives achievement of performance goals aligned to the regional sales strategy
  • Position and articulate Ping Identity’s value proposition to strategic partners, with a view to driving business value to these partners and therefore maximizing the business opportunity 
  • Be the visible contact point for the relevant partners across Asia, within Ping Identity
  • Has established related C Level contacts in partners, especially in GSI and regional SIs in the region.
  • Work closely with partners to generate gross and qualified pipeline 
  • Conduct joint visits with partners to customer environments to play a direct role in the qualification and development of sales opportunities
  • Drive Quarterly Business Reviews with selected partners for commitment to Ping's business at the highest level of executives in partners' organisations
  • Report on sales activity and performs forecast commitment
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand business activities within areas of responsibility with and through partners in the region
  • Establish working relationships with partners which support the achievement of mutual business goals
  • Complies with all relevant systems and procedures
  • Provide partner feedback to marketing, customer success, product management and engineering teams
  • Coach/mentor new team members as needed
  • Accurately forecast and achieve sales targets
  • Utilise partner network pro-actively
  • Work collaboratively to acquire additional/specialist resources, including Legal, Finance and Marketing
  • Build relationships with partners as necessary - previous executive engagement and a network is key to the success of this role

Skills & Qualifications:

  • History of developing and executing alliance partner go-to-market plans, generating pipeline against given targets and sourcing new business with proven track record within a cloud-first and hybrid software solution in Asia
  • Successful record in dealing with the stakeholders in partner network
  • Ability to drive field engagement to produce meaningful pipeline generation
  • Expertise in technology sales, preferably software and management of strategic partners
  • Results oriented with multiple years meeting or exceeding channel quota within the market
  • Sustainable record of signing strategic and large projects > $1M with a long and complex sales cycles through partners
  • At least 10 years of experience in channel sales  and/or channel management and 10 years of experience in industry with access to the relevant C Level contacts in key partners, especially GSIs and regional SIs.
  • Deep knowledge of the relevant key drivers of change in the industry
  • Knowledge of the security/Identity market a plus
  • Trained in Value Selling and account planning Methodologies.
  • Hunter mentality
  • Good interpersonal skills to align and foster positive working relationships across the organization
  • Good communicator and team player
  • Excellent spoken and written communication, interpersonal, relationship building skills
  • Ability to travel
  • Sound business acumen skills; thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Salesforce.com familiarity is a plus

 

Life at Ping:

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. 

Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:

  • A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
  • Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
  • Regular company and team bonding events.
  • Competitive benefits and perks.
  • Global volunteering and community initiatives

Our Benefits: 

  • Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule 
  • Parental Leave
  • Progressive Healthcare Options
  • Retirement Programs
  • Opportunity for Education Reimbursement 
  • Commuter Offset (Specific locations) 

Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Social Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Business Acumen
  • Communication

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