Partner Manager (Northeast US)

MinIO is the leader in high-performance, hyper-scale object storage. The company’s commercial offering, AIStor, is built for the exascale data infrastructure challenges presented by modern AI workloads. Designed for mission-critical, production workloads, MinIO is deployed by 77% of the F100 and powers many of the largest private cloud AI deployments in the world.

We are seeking a Director of Channel Partnerships to join our growing team and drive strategic partnerships in the United States. As, the Director of Channel Partnerships at MinIO, you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing our channel partner ecosystem. This position is ideal for a results-oriented professional with a proven track record in partner management, a deep understanding of the US market, and a passion for driving collaborative success.

What You Will Do:

Channel Development:

• Identify, recruit, and onboard new channel partners to expand MinIO's market presence.
• Nurture and develop existing channel relationships for mutual growth and success.
• Grow Partner-led opportunity Pipeline & achieve Partner Attached ARR targets.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with internal teams to align channel strategies with overall business objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive joint marketing, sales, and product initiatives with channel partners.

Partner Enablement:

• Provide training and resources to channel partners to enhance their understanding of MinIO's solutions and optimize their sales capabilities.
• Collaborate with partners on go-to-market strategies and co-selling opportunities.

Performance Analysis:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of channel partnerships.
• Analyze data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimize partner performance.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast of your partner’s MinIO business opportunities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster open lines of communication between MinIO and channel partners to ensure a seamless and productive relationship.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to address partner needs and resolve any issues promptly
• Close collaboration with the Sales & customer-facing team to drive Partner-attached opportunities to closure.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience in channel partner management, within the technology and storage industry with deep experience in software defined services
• Deep understanding of the US market and channel dynamics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K with 3% Contribution
• Pre-IPO Stock Options
• At least 12 Public Holidays
• Flexible Time Off