We are looking for a highly motivated leader and teammate to join the APAC Partner Sales team to design, launch and support a plan to accelerate and scale the growth of our Public Sector business in New Zealand. The Partner Sales Senior Manager will develop and lead our end-to-end partner strategy for our Partner Enterprise engagements in the Public Sector/ Government vertical in New Zealand. As a true advisor to our Sales teams on existing partner industry capability and future needs, you will drive the execution of revenue-generating programs and initiatives for the territory.

You will be an evangelist for Salesforce's value proposition to new and growing partners, developing a deep understanding of our ecosystem to ensure effective collaboration with multiple cross-functional team members, including sales, alliances, marketing, legal, and operations. Based in Wellington, this critical role requires a balance of strategy, sales, and a roll-up your sleeves and 'get it done' demeanor. Success in this role will be the design and successful execution of a plan to develop and accelerate the growth of our Public Sector partner ecosystem, achieving and exceeding the performance targets.

You are a highly motivated teammate who loves a fast paced, cross-functional environment. You are able to establish broad senior level relationships. You have a proven track record on delivering results and getting things done.

You are inquisitive, have strong eye for business, with the ability to make a notable impact within your first 90 days at Salesforce. You are an effective communicator who can build relationships with SI, ISV partners and executive leaders in the partner ecosystem and also within Salesforce easily. Key Responsibilities Work with market sales leaders to develop a strategy and plan to deliver ongoing customer success with our partner ecosystem Take partner sales plays, offerings and industry assets/solutions and align with our Salesforce teams (Partner Account Managers, Sales, Account Executives, Industry Teams, Mulesoft, Tableau, etc.

) Drive a partner marketing plan aligned with the needs of the business and ecosystem objectives Lead and deliver Sourced pipeline and build a plan for ACV growth tied to the territory's strategies and initiatives in close alignment with internal collaborators and partners Identify target accounts and white space plans with sales and partner leadership to drive execution and governance Conduct regular cadence between the Partner & Salesforce collaborators and adjust strategies Ensure effective and timely internal & external communication and coordination of Salesforce's ecosystem strategy & execution results Understand the breadth and depth of the partner ecosystem and develop a plan to recruit partners to address gaps Ideal experience & attributes: Broad-based business and technology expertise with a deep understanding of alliance management or consulting, in the Public Sector/Government vertical Previous experience.