Director, Alliances and Channels

Reposted 16 Days Ago
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Tokyo, JPN
Hybrid
Mid level
Software
The Role
Lead and grow WalkMe's partner and channel ecosystem in Japan to drive software subscription revenue. Build and enable multi-tier partners, source new opportunities, influence deals, negotiate partner agreements, run joint business planning, provide sales enablement and pre-sales support, act as senior liaison across functions, and support team development while aligning partner activities to WalkMe best practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
Industry leader? Well, how about an industry creator?!
 
At WalkMe, now an SAP company, we’re not just the leader in digital adoption, we started the digital adoption revolution - enabling organizations to pinpoint and resolve digital friction, regain control of their tech stack, and be better equipped to manage future change. With over 1,600 clients, including 55 Fortune 100 companies and 6 Fortune 10 companies working with us daily, we’re transforming how enterprises interact with their technology.
 
So, if you’re an expert in your field, and looking for an opportunity to work, collaborate, and innovate with some of the most talented people out there, WalkMe is the place for you!

As the company continues to rapidly expand, we are seeking an experienced Director, Alliance and Channel, to grow and enable WalkMe's partners in Japan. You will report to the Global Head of Alliances and Channels whilst working very closely with the Country Manager based in our Tokyo office as well as the local sales teams.
 
会社が急速な拡大を続ける中、私たちは日本におけるWalkMeのパートナー企業の成長とイネーブルメントを牽引していただける、経験豊富な「アライアンス&チャネル ディレクター」を募集しています。本ポジションは、アライアンス&チャネル部門のグローバル責任者に直属(レポート)し、東京オフィスを拠点とするカントリーマネージャーや現地の営業チームと非常に緊密に連携しながら業務を行っていただきます。

Description/職務内容

  • Your key measure will be to achieve your WalkMe’s software subscription targets by sourcing new opportunities (primary) and influencing existing ones (secondary)

  • You will own the Japanese Partner ecosystem and continue to build out a multi-tier but highly focused Partner ecosystem closely aligned to support the Japanese sales strategy.
  • You will work with the existing Partner ecosystem and continue to invest to identify and source new opportunities whilst also influencing existing transactions to help them expand and accelerate.

  • You will be recognized through the long-term results as the growth engine of the business.

  • You will utilize your strong leadership skills in order to create and drive revenue generating activities across the partner ecosystem.

  • You will work with new Partners to help them understand the value of a WalkMe partnership by activating them on the WalkMe value proposition and our differentiation, help the Partners understand how they can monetize WalkMe whilst adding value to their customers and the digital adoption opportunity in the market. 

  • Working with your cross functional teams, you will also guide Partners to build their WalkMe capacity, competency and capability ensuring they can projects aligned to WalkMe best practice.

  • You will provide basic sales enablement to the partner across all the relevant disciplines and will leverage your pre-sales technical support as needed.

  • You will develop and drive effective joint annual and quarterly business planning with your focus partners to ensure proper planning and execution of Sales, Marketing and Enablement including investment and expansion commitments, document partner’s commitments and investments, hold partners accountable, measure (and report) results and ROI regularly (i.e., quarterly updates and reviews).

  • Proactively provide professional preparation and leadership in partner/WalkMe meetings and act as the senior conduit between the various WalkMe teams and the Partner ecosystem.

  • Support your Team Members’ growth and career development

  • WalkMeのソフトウェアサブスクリプション目標を達成することが主要な指標となります。新規案件の発掘(主)と既存案件へのインフルエンス(副)によって目標を達成します。

  • 日本のパートナーエコシステムを統括し、日本の営業戦略と密接に連携した、多層かつ高度に絞り込まれたパートナーエコシステムを構築・拡大していただきます。

  • 既存のパートナーエコシステムと連携しながら、新規案件の発掘・創出に継続的に投資するとともに、既存トランザクションにも影響を与え、拡大・加速を促進します。

  • 長期的な成果を通じて、ビジネスの成長エンジンとして認められる存在になっていただきます。

  • 強力なリーダーシップを活かし、パートナーエコシステム全体で収益創出活動を推進します。

  • 新規パートナーに対してWalkMeのパートナーシップの価値を理解してもらえるよう、WalkMeのバリュープロポジションや差別化ポイントを伝え、パートナーがWalkMeでどのように収益を上げながら顧客に価値を提供できるか、またデジタルアダプションの市場機会についても理解を促進します。

  • クロスファンクショナルチームと連携しながら、パートナーがWalkMeのベストプラクティスに沿ったプロジェクトを実行できるよう、WalkMeに関する体制・能力・スキルの構築を支援します。

  • 関連するすべての領域においてパートナーへの基本的なセールスイネーブルメントを提供し、必要に応じてプリセールス技術サポートを活用します。

  • 重点パートナーとの効果的な年次・四半期合同ビジネスプランニングを策定・推進し、営業・マーケティング・イネーブルメントの計画と実行(投資・拡大へのコミットメントを含む)を確実に行います。パートナーのコミットメントと投資内容を文書化し、パートナーに責任を持たせ、成果とROIを定期的に計測・報告します(例:四半期ごとのアップデートとレビュー)。

  • パートナー/WalkMe間の会議において、プロフェッショナルな準備とリーダーシップを積極的に発揮し、WalkMeの各チームとパートナーエコシステムをつなぐ上位の窓口として機能します。

  • チームメンバーの成長とキャリア開発をサポートします。

  • 共通の目標達成に向けて、クロスファンクショナルに円滑に連携します。

Requirements/応募要件

  • 3+ years of experience with large Global SI, Consulting or Advisory partners building and driving a joint GTM to mutual benefit

  • Sales generation experience with a proven background of building Partner ecosystems from the early stages to generate net new streams of revenue is a must

  • You are a true Partnership builder and not a manager of Partnerships

  • You must be able to draw scenarios and make proposals using our solutions to partners as well as end customers.

  • You are a business development professional motivated by identifying, generating and closing new sales through alternative routes to market.

  • Experience negotiating Partner contracts and agreements is important

  • Knowledge in Salesforce, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, ServiceNow and other market leading SaaS solutions is important.

  • Excellent at teamwork and cross group collaboration.

  • Fluency in Japanese and business level English

  • Must be in the office 3 times a week

  • 大手グローバルSI・コンサルティング・アドバイザリーパートナーとの協業において、相互利益のある共同GTMを構築・推進した3年以上の経験

  • パートナーエコシステムを初期段階から構築し、新たな収益源を生み出してきた実績のある営業経験(必須)

  • パートナーシップを管理するだけでなく、真に構築できる人物であること

  • ソリューションを活用したシナリオの描写と、パートナーおよびエンドカスタマーへの提案ができること

  • 代替的な販路を通じた新規営業の発掘・創出・クローズに意欲を持つビジネスデベロップメントのプロフェッショナルであること

  • パートナー契約・合意の交渉経験

  • Salesforce、SuccessFactors、Ariba、Concur、ServiceNowなど主要SaaSソリューションの知識

  • チームワークおよびクロスグループ連携に優れていること

  • 日本語ネイティブレベル、英語はビジネスレベル

  • 週3回オフィスに出社できること

Preferred Qualifications/歓迎要件

  • Strong network with and experience working with Accenture, PwC, Deloitte, IBM, EY is a big advantage

  • People management of small group
  • 5+ years of experience selling SaaS solutions at Global SIs a big advantage

  • Experience managing complex Alliances and Partnerships from within large Consulting or Advisory organizations where you are managing alliances such as Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, PWC etc. are encouraged to apply

  • Experience managing Japanese SI Alliance and Partnerships are encouraged to apply

  • Accenture、PwC、Deloitte、IBM、EYとの強いネットワークおよび協業経験は大きなアドバンテージ

  • 小さなチームのマネージャー経験
  • グローバルSIにてSaaSソリューションを5年以上販売した経験は大きなアドバンテージ

  • Deloitte、Accenture、IBM、PwCなどのアライアンスを大手コンサルティング・アドバイザリー組織内でアライアンスパートナーをマネージした経験のある方は応募を歓迎

  • 日本のSIアライアンス・パートナーシップの管理経験がある方は応募を歓迎

At WalkMe, we approach Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) with the same level of collaboration, innovation and accountability that we bring to the rest of our business. We believe in the value of diversity and are committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive workplace where every employee has an equal opportunity to achieve success.
 
WalkMe does not discriminate. If a candidate requires a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact your Talent Acquisition partner immediately.
 
TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: WalkMe does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to WalkMe employees or any other company location. WalkMe is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the Company for this specific role.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years working with large Global SI, Consulting, or Advisory partners building and driving joint GTM
  • Proven sales generation experience building partner ecosystems from early stages to create net new revenue
  • Demonstrated ability to build partnerships (not just manage partnerships)
  • Ability to design scenarios and propose WalkMe solutions to partners and end customers
  • Business development experience identifying, generating and closing new sales via alternative routes to market
  • Experience negotiating partner contracts and agreements
  • Knowledge of Salesforce, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, ServiceNow and other market-leading SaaS solutions
  • Excellent teamwork and cross-group collaboration skills
  • Fluency in Japanese and business-level English
  • Ability to be in the office three times a week (hybrid requirement)
  • Strong network and experience working with Accenture, PwC, Deloitte, IBM, EY
  • People management experience of a small group
  • 5+ years selling SaaS solutions at Global SIs
  • Experience managing complex alliances and partnerships within large consulting or advisory organizations
  • Experience managing Japanese SI alliances and partnerships

WalkMe Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WalkMe and has not been reviewed or approved by WalkMe.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with top-tier medical plans, mental-health support, 24/7 care access, and global fitness perks. Feedback suggests these offerings contribute meaningfully to overall package strength.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick time, plus additional “RefreshMe” mental-health days and dedicated volunteer time. These elements indicate a broad approach to time away from work.
  • Retirement Support Financial benefits include a 401(k) match in the U.S., reinforcing long‑term savings support. This indicates employer-backed retirement planning.

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The Company
HQ: Tel Aviv-Yafo
1,064 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Founded in 2011, WalkMe’s mission is to make digital adoption for employees and customers simple, while increasing enterprise productivity. Our platform works as an invisible layer of visual cues and personalized content placed on top of your website or enterprise software.

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