Head of Strategic Partnerships, EMEA and APJ
DE-Berlin
Hyland Software
Req #: 13628
Type: Regular Full Time
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Overview: The Head of Strategic Partnerships will drive ecosystem-led growth across EMEA. Sitting at the intersection of regional sales and global partner strategy, this high-visibility role is built for someone who can translate relationships into measurable revenue at scale. Responsibilities: * Regional Ecosystem Orchestration: Serve as a strategic advisor to the Regional SVP of Sales by mapping global partner capabilities (Workday SAP AWS etc.) to customer workloads to increase win rates. * Joint GTM Execution: Drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue through territory planning and account mapping with partner counterparts. * Field Activation & Enablement: Ensure Hyland stays top of mind for partner sellers through targeted demand generation and enablement. * Executive Alignment: Build strong relationships with regional partner executives so Hyland is prioritized in their local GTM plans. How We Will Measure Success * Revenue Impact: Accountability for partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue targets. * Pipeline Acceleration: Improved co-sell win rates and reduced time-to-close. * Relationship Depth: Growth in executive engagement and joint regional business planning. Ideal Candidate Background * Experience: ~15+ years in partner or enterprise sales ideally someone who understands hyperscaler cloud economics and how GSIs like Capgemini deliver solutions. * Ecosystem Expertise: Experience working with partners such as Workday SAP Guidewire or similar. * Matrix Leadership: Ability to influence without authority while balancing central partner priorities with regional sales goals. Qualifications: * 15+ years of experience in partner management, channel sales, or enterprise sales within the enterprise software or cloud industry * Proven track record of driving partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue in a regional or global capacity * Deep understanding of hyperscaler cloud economics and go-to-market models (AWS, Azure, GCP or similar) * Experience working with and through GSIs such as Capgemini, Accenture, Deloitte, or equivalent * Hands-on ecosystem experience with ISV partners such as Workday, SAP, Guidewire, or similar enterprise platforms * Demonstrated ability to build and execute joint GTM plans, including territory planning and account mapping with partner counterparts * Strong executive presence with the ability to build and maintain relationships at senior and C-level within partner organizations * Experience in field activation and partner enablement, including demand generation programs * Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization, balancing global partner strategy with regional sales priorities * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across internal and external audiences