Partner Development Manager

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AvePoint is seeking a Partner Development Manager for the ANZ MSP program to enable partners and grow AvePoint’s platform revenue. You’ll be the face of the MSP program, identifying new MSP partners, handling day-to-day inquiries, and ensuring ongoing enablement and value delivery while coordinating with internal sales, services and product teams. The role requires building strong relationships with senior MSP executives, driving joint business cases, and embedding AvePoint offerings into partner managed services. Ideal candidates have 4+ years launching MSP partnerships in the Microsoft/Cloud ecosystem, a proven track record of exceeding bookings, and strong cross-functional collaboration. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable MSP growth, demonstrate licensing and services knowledge, and highlight alignment with AvePoint culture; note your adaptability for hybrid work.

About the position:  

The Partner Development Manager (MSP) is the face of AvePoint’s MSP program to the ANZ region. The PDM (MSP) is accountable for the enablement and development of AvePoint’s platform and solutions in alignment with the partners’ business to achieve mutual success. The PDM will maintain and grow the annual recurring revenue of their existing MSP partners while aggressively pursuing new business and growth opportunities within their partner patch.  

As a key member of the AvePoint ANZ and Channel business you will partner closely with colleagues to deliver the best experience possible for our Managed Service Providers.  

What your day to day will look like:  

• Identifying and building relationships with MSP partners that will ultimately drive increased revenue for AvePoint. 
• Establish yourself as the point person for day-to-day account management inquiries and performance concerns. Being present and available to partners to continually build trust and ensuring ongoing enablement of our solutions and value propositions. 
• Being an effective conduit between AvePoint and the Partner’s team to ensure cohesion and efficient business practice. 
• Modelling exceptional partner account management that delivers sales and service excellence. 
• Driving the growth and development of mutually beneficial working relationships with account team and key internal partners, and leverage work from and collaborate with other teams. 
• Enabling the partner to manage sales cycles while being available for both the partner and customer to be the sales SME on AvePoint software, licensing, and services. 
• Embed AvePoint within standard Managed Service offerings of partner patch. 

What you will bring to our team:  

We look for people who value agility, passion, and teamwork; those who can bring fresh ideas to the table and want the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their careers. Bring your aptitude and build upon what you do best for our customers, partners, team, and you. 

• 4+ years of proven track record in launching and building relationships with MSP partners within the Microsoft/Cloud Software ecosystem. 
• Successful track record of exceeding business development and booking goals
• Experience in personally managing end to end partner enablement plans, both business development and technical product training/knowledge transfer
• Experience working collaboratively with internal direct sales & services team in successful closing of deals
• Ability to develop (in collaboration with the partner) a quantifiable business case that will both establish and drive a strong mutually beneficial partnership that drives the partner’s investment of both time and money.
• The ability to execute in day in day out.
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior executives and owners within partner community
• Exceptional listener, highly empathetic to partner needs and perspectives
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly 

Benefits we offer:  

• Competitive market-based compensation  
• Career progression and internal mobility opportunities across our global footprint in North America, EMEA, and APAC 
• Work life balance through hybrid working model of 3 days a week in office 
• Generous PTO allowance incl. specific AvePoint Holidays (Birthday Day, Family Day, Holiday Half Day, Community Outreach Half Day!) 
• Private Health Insurance 
• Mobile Phone Plan Reimbursement  
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Dedication Awards 
• Employee Referral Program  
• ...and much more!  

AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drives our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.   

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