Alliances Manager

Alliances Manager

We are seeking a successful software alliance professional to promote our state‑of‑the‑art Talent Management Software Suite to our existing strategic and enterprise partners. Ideal candidates will have a proven ability to work strategically with internal and partner field sales organizations in territory planning and deal‑level activities to exceed revenue and demand generation quotas; have a strong understanding of the Human Capital Management marketplace and sound knowledge of HR and Talent Management solutions, previous selling or alliances experience in this space, and have the ability to manage the many different parts of the role: selling, marketing, strategy, sales management and relationship building.

This individual will be focused on optimizing our existing portfolio of partners in their assigned territories to maintain market coverage.

• Develop and implement the go‑to‑market strategy for field‑level engagement within assigned territories
• Develop relationships with both internal enterprise field organization and field organizations of our partners
• Will be working closely with our portfolio technology partners
• Manage field engagement with 6-8 complex partners
• Support the direct sales team related to partner opportunities
• Enable the effective referral of sales opportunities from partners; supporting the Company’s sales efforts
• Develop targets/indicators to measure success with key partners within territory
• Achieve annual and quarterly revenue targets
• Conduct virtual and live presentations around our solutions
• Work with RVP, Strategic Alliances to commence the build and deployment of business plans with key partners annually; complete business activities in accordance of plan throughout the year
• Coordinate with Marketing and RVP, Strategic Alliances, to develop territory marketing plans with each partner
• Other sales and alliance related duties
• … and being the Rockstar, you are, be willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or equivalent
• 5 years in Alliances
• Experience managing and supporting complex and very large, national partners
• A strong drive to achieve results with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, presentation, time management and organizational skills
• Experience using a CRM or contact management system
• Openness and ability to be coached, passion for winning, persistence and determination
• Proven experience of translating marketplace opportunities into the value of partnering
• Aptitude for Technology, including using web based software and internet tools

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at