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Our Director, Partner Development, will be responsible for building & executing our partner recruitment strategy.  This senior leader will manage a team of Partner Development Managers to activate productive recruited partners.

Objective

• Grow net new customer acquisition and usage through building productive partners via executive commitment, GTM planning, practice development, sales execution & customer success

• Assist partners with attaining partner program competency in mutually agreed upon partner programs and pathways

• Drive targeted customers prospects and pipeline through demand generation activities

• Ensure partner and customer satisfaction through coordinating appropriate Appian resources and developing strong Appian platform implementation services capabilities 

Team Accountability

• Execute partner profiling and prospecting strategy 

• Develop and activate new Appian partners focused on platform & solution sales​

• Engage with a defined partner portfolio to build productive partners 

• Maximize partner revenue generation through pipeline management, planning, sales 

• alignment, and practice development​

• Utilize a business planning approach to develop partners, strengthen relationships, and drive partner commitment to Appian

Team Metrics

• # of Recruited and Activated Partners

• # of Productive Partners

• # of Sales Accreditations

• # of Deployment Certifications

• # of New Customers Acquired

• # of Pipeline and Closed Deals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science or Business

• Minimum 10+ years partner/channel software sales & partner development experience 

• Demonstrated business development success and the construction of resell and services "practices" around specific software products

• Working knowledge of business process automation and how partners monetize their respective business across multiple business models

• Working knowledge of solution selling methodology and practice

• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills

• Confident, competitive, thorough, and tenacious attitude

• Able to work independently, but within a team environment

• Ability to travel up to 50%

Tools and Resource 

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

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