Sr. Alliances Director - 10999

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Alliance Director to join our growing Japan Partner Organization. This role is crucial for cultivating and expanding relationships with our partners, ensuring their success within the Coupa ecosystem, and driving new business growth for their practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of partner management, a passion for technology, and a proven ability to drive sales results in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

• Manage, coach, and support the partner ecosystem and Coupa sales teams within your region for field sales engagement - ensuring joint sales motions, removing obstacles, and maintaining proper communications with all parties involved in sales opportunities.
• Lead partners and Coupa sales in regional business development efforts and manage joint account planning.
• Develop the annual business plan with partners as it relates to the build of a mutual pipeline. Ensure quarterly business reviews and course corrections with partner leadership in order to ensure achievement of mutual goals and quotas.
• Build long term and strategic relationships with partner executives, as well as, partner and field sales teams
• Manage and attend shared PR and marketing activities across partners.
• Serve as the first point of contact for partners and be the liaison between Coupa sales teams and partners.
• Coordinate and drive new business activities from start to finish.
• Manage deal registration (within Salesforce), partner enablement initiatives, and regional partner communications.
• Generate and handle inquiries, manage partner pitches, and on-board new partners.

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, with a background in channel and partner development, sales and marketing or account management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship/team building and account management skills.
• Leadership qualities that reflect a self-motivated individual with the ability to work as part of a team.
• 5 to 7 years' experience selling enterprise software directly to end customers and/or channel development / strategic alliance experience

¥15,273,000 - ¥17,309,000 a year

OTE range JPY 21,818,000-24,727,333 with a mix of 70/30

The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive: