Kantata
Kantata provides purpose-built software that makes people-powered businesses more successful and productive
Director, Alliances – Channel Partnerships
Location
United States
Posted
107 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishService Now
Job Description
• Own and expand Kantata’s partnership with ServiceNow & SalesForce.
• Drive joint go-to-market initiatives, co-sell motions, and solution alignment to maximize pipeline creation and revenue growth.
• Identify and cultivate complementary ISV partnerships that strengthen Kantata’s ecosystem.
• Negotiate and formalize alliances that accelerate growth and create differentiated customer value.
• Build joint sales strategies with ServiceNow and other partners, focusing on priority markets and subsegments where collaboration delivers competitive advantage.
• Develop frameworks for onboarding and enablement, ensuring ServiceNow and other partners are equipped to position and sell Kantata solutions effectively.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to align resources and deliver seamless execution of ServiceNow-focused initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and ServiceNow’s evolving ecosystem to refine strategy and identify new growth vectors.
• Define KPIs, track outcomes, and lead quarterly business reviews with ServiceNow and other partners to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as Kantata’s ambassador at ServiceNow or SalesForce events, conferences, and partner forums, elevating the company’s visibility and thought leadership.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in ISV/channel leadership with a proven track record of building ecosystems that drive incremental pipeline and revenue
- Deep experience managing and growing partnerships with ServiceNow and/or SalesForce, including joint go-to-market execution, co-sell programs, and solution alignment
- Experience cultivating relationships with other ISVs (e.g., Salesforce, Sage) and scaling niche ISVs into strategic alliances
- Background in vendors selling middle-office/business transformation software with complex, competitive sales cycles requiring implementation projects
- Strong commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation and executive relationship-building skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with the gravitas to influence at the C-suite level
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while exercising sound judgment on priorities
- Expertise in articulating joint value propositions and leading cross-functional execution of GTM programs
- Proficiency with CRM and partner management platforms
Benefits
- An intentionally engaging and collaborative culture - ditch the silo!
- Strong work-life balance that’s a true focus of the company
- The chance to learn from some of the best people in the business
- A vibrant, collaborative, and devoted team, who still makes time for fun