Partner Account Manager - Employee Communications

Partner Account Manager - Employee Communications

At Appspace, we're passionate about creating better work experiences for people everywhere, and we're looking for people that feel the same way. Our global office locations and flexible work culture help you work wherever and however you're at your best. Plus, we take the time to help you enjoy your work, build lasting connections, and grow your role. Join the Appspace team and be a part of a culture that's helping people everywhere love where they work.

Your Role As A Partner Account Manager

Appspace is seeking an experienced channel sales professional with an entrepreneurial mindset for defining, building and leading our employee communications partnerships. As an employee communications partner account manager at Appspace, you will possess extensive experience in working with tier 1 and 2 consulting firms, professional service firms, and specialty / boutique HR and communications firms. The ideal candidate will have a recent and proven track record of success in recruiting, managing and growing channel partnerships while meeting and exceeding both individual and company pipeline and revenue goals.

The employee communications partner account manager will act as a subject matter expert and is responsible for driving quantifiable Appspace results with key consulting and communications partners. This includes, but is not limited to, global consulting firms, and other enterprise organizations who work closely with our ICP's to create, enhance, streamline and transform customer communication strategies by leveraging the broad capabilities of the Appspace platform. Key success criteria will be a culmination of driving mindshare, reputation, influence, pipeline opportunities, and ARR with the strategic partners identified above. This position will report to the VP of Global Partnerships and work closely with Appspace sales, engineering, product, and marketing teams to drive positive business outcomes. This is a remote position that will require approximately 40% travel and will include support for a small, select and strategic number of partners globally.

A Day In The Life Of An Industry Partner Account Manager

Create a vibrant and active channel solely focused on global communications firms and other similar companies, by leveraging Appspace's Workplace Experience Platform in an effort to position Appspace as the leader in Modern Workplace Experience solutions

Partner closely with industry leaders to become the foremost thought leader in Modern Workplace Experience ideally positioning Appspace to be the nucleus of their workplace experience solutions.

Drive awareness within the consulting and communication ecosystem through industry related events, ongoing strategy sessions, sponsored speaking engagements or other identified activities that will elevate the Appspace brand within the professional services community.

Build rapport and credibility with frontline consultants and workplace leaders in an effort to expose co-sell opportunities and create influence throughout the sales process.

Establish Appspace as a recognized entity amongst the partners in your portfolio.

Continually educate external partners and resellers on Appspace products / services portfolio, partner programs and enablement tools. This includes providing sales and technical presentations to partner AMs, SEs, solution architects, product teams, marketing teams, or any others that may be influential in the buyer's journey

Continually educate internal Appspace team members on the latest Appspace communications product offerings, how to position, how to demonstrate, or any other task that will help the teams inform customers, build pipeline, and drive ARR

Uncover creative coinvestment opportunities that drive Appspace awareness and pipeline, including but not limited to events, campaigns, and associations

Provide clear updates on a weekly basis and report revenue forecasts, influenced pipeline, and closed sales

Develop campaigns / strategies that creatively differentiate Appspace from our competition to ensure we maintain a dominant position within global consulting and communication partners.

Introduce and engage colleagues within sales, marketing, engineering, and product to ensure we are establishing redundant channels of communication within our strategic partners

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or sales management is required

7+ years of sales, channel sales, or business development experience required

Current and / or recent experience working within the real-estate ecosystem

Familiarity with workplace technology, systems and tools specific to corporate communications and HR.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Advanced indirect revenue and lead generation knowledge, including knowledge of all facets of the sales process and experience forming successful relationships

Advanced understanding of the basics of business development, with the ability to implement go-to-market strategies with 3rd parties

Ability to proactively generate leads, work under a quota, and effectively maintain / expand business relationships through email, phone, and face-to-face contact

A team player capable of high performance and flexibility working in a dynamic environment

Excellent selling and interpersonal skills

Excellent presentation, written and verbal communications skills

Ability to communicate technical info and ideas so others will understand

Must be well-organized and attentive to details

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing work to meet competing deadlines

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and Salesforce.com

Experience in the HR / communications space is a plus

The Perks Of Working For Appspace

For all our US based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, mental health resources, 401(k) plan and a fully paid parental leave program.

Generous PTO

Flexible work schedules

Remote work opportunities

Paid company holidays

1 / 2 Day Fridays

Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled)

A casual dress work environment

A company provided laptop

Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role. If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.