Director, Partner Sales – Solution Led & Select Markets at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software, Digital ExperiencesIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in strategic partnership roles
  • Solid reputation as a leader with vision and solid communicator of business value
  • Proven track record of leading activities related to establishing and growing business
  • Savvy for managing a team of partner sales managers
  • Based in North America, San Jose preferred
  • Strong executive leadership to build a high-performing partner sales ecosystem
  • Strong leadership and relationship acumen across executive leadership teams and internal partners
  • Capacity to strengthen current business while driving new market opportunities
  • Ability to lead a team of Partner Sales Managers (PSM)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a joint sales/partner strategy and business plan with the Americas sales executive team that includes initiatives in support of Adobe’s strategic GTM and demonstrating the scale and expertise of Adobe’s diverse partner ecosystem
  • Develop the overall vision, strategy, and execution plan for the partner ecosystem to drive growth
  • Prepare and drive programs for originating and progressing opportunities, including igniting growth amongst Adobe’s Greenfield space
  • Drive development of joint solutions to drive customer value and enhance Adobe’s position in the marketplace
  • Develop and foster deep executive relationships with the partner ecosystem and align those relationships with executive leadership at Adobe
  • Develop strategy and drive business plans for Adobe and its partner ecosystem by establishing strong processes and governance
  • Drive Adobe/Partner Balanced Scorecard Key Performance Indicators (partner created pipeline, bookings, practice growth, customer success, to name a few) through reporting and strong governance of our partnerships
  • Drive field engagement models to optimize for both market share and revenue generation with high leverage of resources
  • Own the partner experience and drive operational excellence
  • Generate mutually beneficial opportunities as well as operate in the whitespace issues

Skills

Executive Leadership
Partner Sales
Sales Strategy
GTM
Strategic Relationships
Team Leadership
Business Development

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$668.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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