Partner Account Executive

Keka HR; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenwork in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is seeking a Partner Account Executive to cultivate and expand relationships with channel partners, resellers, and strategic alliances, driving joint revenue growth through effective enablement and co-branded campaigns.

You will coordinate with Sales, Client Success, and Product teams, negotiate agreements, and provide partners with training, demos, and selling tools, while tracking performance and forecasting pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, finance or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in sales, account management, or customer success.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned partners to drive joint revenue growth.
• Negotiate and sign partnership agreements; train partners with demos and sales tools.
• Collaborate with Marketing to deliver co-branded campaigns and partner events.

Skills

Partner relationship management

Sales / account management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Finance or related fields preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Zenwork is the market-leading, award-winning provider of digital tax compliance software to over one million US entities, including 40,000 CPA firms, and large enterprises across the country. With the continued increase in the complexity of the tax code, businesses have been faced with increased informationreporting requirements at both the state and federal levels. Zenwork’s Tax1099 software enables companies of all sizes to eFile 1099 tax forms and other important tax documents. Having eFiled millions of tax forms to date on behalf of its customers, Zenwork is growing its portfolio of modern SaaS and API platforms for regulatory reporting requirements, risk mitigation, and compliance.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Alliances, the Partner Account Executive will focus on building and expanding relationships with Zenwork’s channel, reseller, and strategic alliance partners. This role will drive revenue growth by enabling partners to sell Zenwork’s solutions effectively, ensuring mutual success, and expanding Zenwork’s market reach.

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Partner Relationship Management – 25%

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned partners to drive joint revenue growth.
• Act as the primary point of contact for partner inquiries and escalations.
• Negotiate and sign partnership agreements that drive revenue growth.
• Support partners with product training, demos, and sales tools to increase their effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Marketing to deliver co-branded campaigns and partner events.
• Drive referrals from partners to Zenwork Account Executives who sell directly to prospects.

Revenue Growth – 25%

• Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets through partner-driven business.
• Drive cross-sell and upsell opportunities through the partner ecosystem.

Internal Collaboration – 15%

• Work closely with Sales, Client Success, and Product teams to align cross-functional strategies and execution.
• Provide feedback from partners to help shape product enhancements and go-to-market strategies.

Reporting & Forecasting – 10%

• Track partner performance against KPIs.
• Deliver pipeline forecasts and performance summaries to leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Finance or related fields preferred

Experience

• 1–2 years of professional experience in sales, account management, or customer success, including having met sales and growth quotas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily based in our Fayetteville, Arkansas headquarters.

Some flexibility for remote work may be available after a training period.

Occasional travel to partner sites, conferences, or trade shows may be required up to 25%.

EEOC Statement

Zenwork values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in our hiring practices.We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.