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Cloudflare

Secures websites and runs apps on its network

Senior Partner Account Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in partner management, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or security sales and channel management.
  • A proven track record of developing and executing strategies that drive partner-sourced revenue and business growth.
  • Experience working with senior-level executives within partner organizations to align on business objectives and drive results.
  • A strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and security solutions.
  • Expertise in partner programs, including tiered partner structures and managing partner incentives such as MDF and SPIFF.
  • Ability to manage complex, global partner relationships and influence partner strategies.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to engage with senior executives and internal stakeholders.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior team members, and driving collaborative initiatives across multiple departments.
  • Ability to travel depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales plays and go-to-market strategy with partners across Japan.
  • Develop and execute strategies to drive adoption and revenue growth with partners throughout Japan.
  • Lead development of joint business plans, manage partner-driven pipeline and joint co-sell opportunities, align with senior partner stakeholders on mutual growth objectives, and ensure partners have resources and support to drive partner-sourced revenue.
  • Develop, manage, and optimize key partner relationships across the region, driving the full sales lifecycle from opportunity registration to deal closure.
  • Influence partners’ go-to-market strategies, manage and optimize partner incentive programs, and collaborate with internal teams to achieve revenue targets and strategic goals.
  • Develop and execute strategies to achieve partner and sales organization goals, including go-to-market initiatives and sales plays; collaborate with sales teams on joint partner territory planning and alignment to maximize partner-sourced revenue.
  • Build and maintain business and technical relationships with strategic partners, including resellers, global systems integrators, and managed service providers, and with internal teams.
  • Manage and drive partner pipeline, co-sell opportunities, and new customer engagements to generate Cloudflare-driven revenue and market adoption.
  • Advise sales teams and customers on the value of partner engagement and help create and launch new bundles and offerings.
  • Create and drive enablement plans, including advanced training and certifications for sales and technical teams, and support partner market expansion in new verticals and geographies.
  • Prepare and deliver regular business reviews to leadership, presenting metrics, progress, and overall business health.
  • Manage partner programs, including market development funds, SPIFFs, and other incentive programs, to drive growth and success.
  • Embed AI tools and workflows across the partner lifecycle and coach partners to evolve joint planning, technical enablement, and customer engagement motions.

Desired Qualifications

  • A keen sense of ownership, drive, and ability to deliver in ambiguity.

About the Company

Cloudflare

Secures websites and runs apps on its network

Cloudflare operates a network that protects websites, delivers online content and runs applications closer to their users. Businesses connect websites and internal systems to its services to filter malicious traffic, control access and improve performance, with security and computing running on shared infrastructure. Developers combine application code, object storage and databases with the network used for content delivery and traffic protection. Cloudflare earns revenue from subscriptions and usage charges, with free plans for basic features and negotiated contracts for larger organizations. Cloudflare was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2009

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