Alliance Director, Asia

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together! In this role, the Alliance Director - Asia you will develop and grow a key set of Anaplan partnerships, driving strategic alignment, creating mindshare for joint solutions, accelerating pipeline of new business opportunities, developing strategy and actions that will drive incremental revenue growth for Anaplan and its partners especially in South East Asia market. The role requires an individual with strong executive leadership, partnering and analytical skills who can lead and build a high performing set of partners; create and articulate a shared plan for Anaplan’s go-to-market strategy with focused go-to-market Global and Regional System Integrators in SEA. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of business and conceptual technical expertise; an ability to both envision process improvements while driving the existing business; drive to go the extra mile; charisma and ability to collaborate across stakeholders and C-suites to continue to grow the business. You will join a team of individuals who embrace and respect diverse perspectives, aren’t afraid to push boundaries and try new ideas, and are passionate about helping our customers and each other succeed. We work hard, but we also don’t wait for an excuse to have fun. In fact, we’re so serious about it that it’s one of our core values. Responsibilities: Develop the overall vision, strategy, and execution plan for partnerships to drive incremental growth Build and drive joint strategy, business plan creation and execution with partners that include clearly defined go-to-market initiatives in support of executive sponsors and the partner(s). Manage the entire life cycle of focused go-to-market partners – Develop, Enable, Strategize, Engage, GTM Enactment, Governance Develop and manage key executive relationships Build a clear, concise strategy and business plan, establish ongoing partner management process and governance Own the partner experience and drive operational excellence Drive partners management ensuring reporting and partner-led pipeline management, tracking against Sales and Customer Success metrics Evangelize Anaplan to key stakeholders at all levels of the partner organization and represent the voice of the partner within Anaplan create new differentiated joint offerings Drive field engagement models to optimize for both market share and revenue generation with high leverage of resources Strong ability to partner with ecosystem to create win-win opportunities as well as operate in the whitespace issues Qualifications and Experience: Total of 15+ plus years in technology with at least 10 years of experience in core GTM functions such as Alliance, Sales, Presales, or Business Development. Deep knowledge of the targeted territories’ Global and Regional System Integrators landscape, including markets, solutions and GTMs Possess an outstanding track record of success in selling SaaS solutions - preferable to have experience in selling products similar to EPM - Enterprise Performance Management solutions or similar SaaS business applications. Solid reputation as a thought leader and solid communicator of business value Proven track record of leading activities related to establishing and growing business Sales/Presales experience will be an advantage BA/BS required, MBA desirable Travel will be required Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!  We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. 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