Nokia

CNS GBC Alliance Manager

Nokia$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-12 years of experience in a software technology company, preferably with alliances involvement.
  • Strong understanding of communications software, with experience in positioning and selling solutions.
  • Ability to establish trusted relationships with CxO level customers.
  • Solid business acumen, understanding complex business matters and customer needs.
  • Skill in uniting cross-functional teams to support sales and revenue goals.
  • Creative thinker with excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Driven and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new partner-linked pipelines to enhance business growth.
  • Organize and lead partner meetings to discuss joint target accounts and regional insights.
  • Drive regular management briefings and quarterly business reviews with partners.
  • Create and maintain mindshare of CNS portfolio among partners through training and workshops.
  • Facilitate networking opportunities for sales leaders with key accounts and offerings.
  • Track and drive partner-linked CRM opportunities, collaborating with sales leaders for support needed.
  • Resolve internal and external issues to close deals, while identifying and mitigating risks.

Benefits

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance at 2x base pay
  • Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance for family
  • Paid time off for holidays and vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Work Life Resource Program
Full Job Description
Job Description

As an Alliance Manager you will be working with other Alliance Managers across the globe, helping Cloud and Networks Services grow by partnering with key industry leaders. Working together we will address more of our customers need and solve more or our customers' issues which will be an important growth machine for our future.

Responsibilities

  • Developing new partner-linked pipeline
    • Organize and lead partner meeting discussing joint target accounts, pipeline development, regional market insights
    • Drive regular MBR/QBR with key partners
    • Continuous creation of CNS portfolio mindshare among partners with value proposition, training, and workshop
    • Facilitate the networking of sales leaders with Nokia and Alliances targeted at specific accounts and offerings
  • Track and drive partner-linked CRM opportunities with the corresponding sales leaders
    • Collaborate with sales leaders to understand support needed by our partners
    • Qualify the partner linked pipelines and ensure a clear view of the pipeline.
  • Enable SIs with Autonomous Network product suite
    • Coordinate the setting up CoE labs
    • Support the training and maintenance of the labs
  • Work with the partners with investment, discount, and certification investments.
  • Unblock any internal/external issues to close these deals. Identify risks to the deals on an ongoing basis and collaborate with internal teams to resolve concerns
  • Represent NOKIA in a professional and ethical manner
  • Travel to attend meetings and related business activities


Qualifications

If you have:
  • 10- 12 years of experience in a software technology company. Alliances experience preferred.
  • Understanding of communications software, with prior experience positioning and selling solutions.
  • Ability to build trusted customer CxO relationships.
  • Solid business acumen with an understanding of complex business matters and customer needs.
  • Ability to bring cross-functional teams together in support of selling and revenue realization efforts.
  • Creative 'out of the box' thinker with excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional work ethic, the ability to work independently, self-motivated, driven and a strong desire to succeed.


This is an on-site role for Sunnyvale, CA. Only local candidates will be considered.

About Nokia

Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. The company was founded in 1865 and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world. Nokia's products include mobile phones, smartphones, and network equipment, among others. The company is committed to innovation and has a strong focus on research and development. Nokia is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Learn more about Nokia
Size
87,927 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.5 billion
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
-1.2%
Revenue
$21.8 billion
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