Partner Strategy and Business Planning
- Develop and execute Partner Solution Area Business Plans with key partners to drive discovery and qualification of new cloud and AI platforms opportunities by building long-term relationships and by understanding customer priorities, budgets, and procurement processes.
- Lead weekly coaching and update calls with invested partners to maintain focus and resolve issues swiftly.
- Collaborate with nonprofit and education Kindergarten to Year 12 Partner Ambassadors to amplify partner impact.
Sales and Marketing Execution
- Drive key marketing and sales activities with partners, including AI and Copilot Get Ready Workshops, MCI Workshops, and partner-led events.
- Utilise customer demand generation engines to support partner-led outreach and engagement.
Channel Development and Enablement
- Engage with partners to expand customer and wider partner ecosystem reach by ensuring access to key assets and materials.
- Guide partners through transformation journeys to build prioritised education Kindergarten to Year 12 and nonprofit practices with leadership support and co-investment.
- Coach partners to articulate cloud benefits to customers, increasing paid-to-grant ratios and reducing engagement friction.
Partner Engagement and Referral Management
- Own local referral partner relationships, ensuring readiness across all three cloud workloads.
- Support Sales team in referral health reviews and provide feedback to improve partner performance.
Territory Growth and Investment
- Develop and support growth plans focused on education Kindergarten to Year 12 industry scale.
- Align partner business models and expertise with Microsoft’s mission to ensure strategic focus and impact.
Performance Management and Reporting
- Manage monthly reporting cycles to capture insights and inform future investments.
- Act as the local SMB Solution Area Nonprofit and Education Kindergarten to Year 12 lead, promoting engagement at scale through partners and affiliates.