Partner Sales Lead, Commercial

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Palo Alto, CA
Senior level
Cloud • Enterprise Web • Information Technology • Productivity • Software
Workato helps companies integrate anything and automate everything.
The Role
The Partner Sales Lead will drive partner awareness and channel new business in the Commercial segment. Responsibilities include collaborating with partner development, marketing, and sales teams to execute channel strategies, enabling sales teams, establishing strategic partner relationships, and generating pipeline activities. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of the SaaS ecosystem.
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About Workato

Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility.

Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.

Why join us?

Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company. 

But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. 

If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!

Also, feel free to check out why:

  • Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”

  • Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world

  • Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America

  • Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers

Responsibilities

Partners are a strategic focus for us as we move into our next stage of growth. We’re looking for a driven individual with energy, passion and initiative to drive partner awareness and channel new business for Workato. 

As a Field Partner Sales Lead, you will be key to accelerating Workato’s growth in the Commercial segment. Working closely with our partner development, marketing and solution consulting teams, you will support our North America Commercial sales teams in driving opportunities through the use of Workato partners. You’ll utilize a strategic sales mindset and execute effective channel strategies for revenue growth.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in partner sales, executive presence, enterprise sales, multi-department collaboration, strong relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of the SaaS ecosystem. 

In this role, you will also be responsible to:

  • Work with the Partner development teams to manage the field execution with strategic partners

  • Sales engagement. Align closely with Commercial sales teams to develop partner-driven portfolio and pipeline plans. Ie identify the right Workato partner for each customer and prospect

  • Field sales enablement. Enable our Commercial segment sellers on why, when and how to engage partners. Conduct regular cadences with direct sellers to drive accountability and execution.    

  • Strategic partner engagement. Collaborate with Partner Sales Leads to establish strategic relationships with key partners that operate in the Commercial segment. Develop a deep understanding of each partner’s key domain expertise and operationalise that into Workato’s Commercial GTM. 

  • Product knowledge. Develop a deep understanding of the Workato platform.

  • Pipeline generation. Design and execute pipeline generation activities with partners and sales teams. 

  • Performance Management: Monitor and analyze segment performance, providing regular reports and insights to internal stakeholders. 

  • Market Intelligence: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure alignment and support for partner initiatives.

RequirementsQualifications / Experience / Technical Skills

  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in partner sales, business development, or enterprise sales within the SaaS industry.

  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in developing and managing strategic partnerships that drive significant revenue growth.

  • SaaS Knowledge: Deep understanding of the SaaS business model, market dynamics, and enterprise customer needs.

  • Sales Skills: Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills with a consultative sales approach.

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.

  • Travel: Willingness to travel as required to meet with partners and attend industry events.

Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics

  • Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with partners.

  • Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

For California applicants, the pay for this role begins at $230,000 plus benefits, perks and equity.

The Company
HQ: Mountain View, CA
650 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

The leader in enterprise automation, Workato helps organizations work faster and smarter without compromising security and governance. Built for Business and IT users, Workato is trusted by over 7,000 of the world's top brands like Gitlab, Toast, Broadcom, Intuit, Autodesk, and HubSpot. Leaders use Workato to automate key processes like Order to Cash, Speed to Lead, HR Onboarding and Offboarding and more.

Why Work With Us

Here at Workato, we are a team moved by innovation — a passion to create the best possible way and the drive to continue to make it better. We also believe in the power of our team, knowing that we only succeed if we all succeed together. Our team uses seven operating principles to help us make better decisions, work as a team, and have fun.

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