Director, Sage Partnerships

Versapay; Canada; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Sage Partnerships, where you'll drive strategic relationships with Sage and their VARs. This role is crucial for developing a partnership strategy that aligns with business objectives and enhances collaboration across teams. You will have a significant impact on the growth of ERP partnerships, leveraging your experience in SaaS and channel sales. If you're passionate about building relationships and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in SaaS with proven partnership management experience.
• 3-5 years working with Sage channel and VAR community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partnership strategy with Sage.
• Cultivate strong relationships with ERP and VAR partners.
• Monitor partner performance and provide regular updates.

Skills

Partnership Management

Channel Sales

SaaS Experience

Relationship Building

Problem-Solving

Job description

About Versapay

For growing businesses that need to accomplish more with less, Versapay’s Accounts Receivable Efficiency Suite simplifies the invoice-to-cash process by automating invoicing, facilitating B2B payments, and streamlining cash application with AI. Versapay integrates natively with top ERPs, while allowing businesses to collect with a self-serve payment portal and collaborate with customers and teammates to resolve what automation alone can’t. Owned by Great Hill Partners, Versapay’s employee base spans the U.S. and Canada with offices in Atlanta and Miami. With 10,000 customers and 5M+ companies transacting, Versapay facilitates 110M+ transactions and $170B+ in payments volume annually

Think you might be the next Veep to join? Read on!!

Our Values

️ We obsess over our customers.

️ We help each other.

️ We embrace diversity.

️ We find better ways.

️ We get things done.

️ We own it.

How you’ll have a massive impact here – and on your career:

As the Director, Sage Partnerships, you will be responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with Sage and their associated Value Added Resellers (VARs) to grow new bookings and revenue for Versapay. In this role, you will own the strategy for growth of our ERP partnership with Sage and their channel and be accountable for the success of the channel. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product development, and finance, to drive the growth and success of our ERP and VAR partnership program. This role requires Sage specific experience, a deep understanding of ERP's and their VAR ecosystems, and a keen ability to identify and cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships. Reporting to the Vice President of Partnerships, you will also have a key influence on all aspects of our partnership program and how we execute successful partnerships.

What you'll do:

• Partnership Strategy
• Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with Versapay's strategy and business objectives and specific to Sage and their unique opportunities and challenges.
• Grow existing ERP and VAR partnerships through data-backed strategy and programs that consider the partner's overall strategy, ecosystem, market trends, industry needs, and product compatibility.
• Develop and nurture senior-level relationships with our partner leadership teams.
• Maintain a deep level of understanding of Sage partner programs and how we advance to top tiers to ensure Versapay is a strategic partner to Sage. Identify unique opportunities to be a part of Sage's overall go to market and product strategy.

• Partner Onboarding for VAR Premier and Plus Tier Partners
• Identify, evaluate, and engage prospective partners.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and terms to ensure favorable terms for both parties.
• Lead the onboarding process for new partners, ensuring thorough training is completed.
• Relationship Management
• Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with national ERP and VAR partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for partner inquiries, concerns, and escalations.
• Collaborate with partners to develop joint marketing initiatives, co-selling opportunities, and co-development projects.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and operating mechanisms to continuously measure the success and effectiveness of partnerships.
• Monitor partner performance and track progress towards achieving mutually agreed-upon bookings targets and other goals.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on partnership activities and outcomes including leads passed, conversion rates, pipeline generated, and pipeline closed.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with sales teams to leverage partner relationships to meet bookings targets.
• Collaborate with the product development team to ensure product-market fit and that our integrations are working effectively for our mutual clients.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to create, execute, and measure marketing campaigns and programs.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Required Experience
• 10+ years of experience working for a fast-paced SaaS company.
• 5-7 years of experience in partnership management, channel sales, and/or mid-market/enterprise sales.
• 3-5 years of experience working with the Sage channel and VAR community.
• Experience driving sales and a proven track record building relationships and targeting key decision makers to push opportunities and partnerships forward.
• Experience working with virtual teams across functions and geographies.

• Desired Experience
• Experience in payments and fintech industry a plus.
• Experience in sales and/or marketing a plus.

• About You
• Passion for building strong relationships and collaborating with others.
• The ability to prioritize multiple projects, opportunities, and personalities across the deal cycle.
• Problem-solving mentality leveraging internal and/or external resources, conflict resolution, and follow through with partners.
• Experience working in high-ambiguity environments and turning uncertainty into opportunity.
• You’re naturally curious and confident, love to ask questions, listen, and learn from conversations; then use that to evangelize how innovative fintech solutions can help partners and prospects on their path to digital transformation.
• You’re well organized and can handle managing a lot of moving pieces at once, often coordinating internal teams to bring the best that Versapay can offer to your clients.
• You’ve got a bias toward action, love to dive in and get stuff done.
• You are comfortable working with people at any level in the organization, nurturing them as needed, and becoming a trusted advisor.
• You have a competitive attitude with previous experience crushing a sales quota and love closing deals!

$120,000 - $140,000 a year

Above is base salary. OTE will range between $210,000- $230,000 USD.

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We are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. Versapay is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are addressed.