Partner Sales Rep II

HP; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 93,050 - 143,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Generous time off policies including parental leave

Employee assistance program

Long-term/short-term disability insurance

13 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Partner Sales Representative to drive growth by engaging with channel partners in the Illinois public-sector market. Responsibilities include educating partners on solutions, managing a shared sales pipeline, and building strong relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in enterprise sales or partner-led environments. This position requires up to 25% travel and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically 2–4 years of experience in enterprise sales or partner‑led selling environments.
• Experience working with SLED accounts or public‑sector partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educates partners on the organization’s products and services to drive effective positioning.
• Builds strong relationships with channel partners.
• Collaborates with partners to create joint business plans.
• Tracks SLED market trends to help partners refine sales approaches.

Skills

Channel Sales & Account Management

Business Development & Joint Planning

CRM Proficiency (Salesforce)

Sales Strategy, Forecasting & Territory Management

Strong Communication & Presentation Skills

Ability to influence without direct authority

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Partner Sales Representative – SLED (State, Local & Education) is responsible for driving growth through strategic engagement with channel partners supporting the Illinois public‑sector market. This role focuses on educating partners on solutions, co‑developing business plans, managing a shared sales pipeline, and ensuring partner readiness to accelerate market penetration. Success requires strong relationship‑building, an understanding of the SLED procurement landscape, and the ability to align partners with organizational objectives.

This position requires up to 25% travel to partner sites, SLED accounts, and regional events.

Responsibilities

Partner Enablement & Relationship Management

• Educates partners on the organization’s products, services, promotions, and solution configurations to drive effective positioning and sales readiness.
• Builds strong, trust‑based relationships with channel partners serving state, local, and education customers across Illinois.
• Serves as the primary liaison for partner inquiries, support needs, and escalation management.

Business Planning & Sales Execution

• Collaborates with partners to create joint business plans that outline revenue goals, marketing initiatives, territory focus areas, and resource allocation.
• Achieves assigned revenue and product quotas by enabling partners to effectively promote and sell the organization’s portfolio.
• Identifies upsell, cross‑sell, and expansion opportunities within partner ecosystems.

Pipeline & Performance Management

• Manages a shared and accurate pipeline with partners from initial opportunity creation through close.
• Reviews partner performance against targets, providing insights, coaching, and tactical support for improvement.
• Analyzes territory activity, procurement patterns, and partner funnel strength to adjust strategies proactively.

Market & Industry Insight

• Tracks SLED market trends, competitive updates, and customer needs to help partners refine sales approaches and solution alignment.
• Advises internal teams on partner and market feedback to improve offerings, messaging, and program structure.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Coordinates with internal groups—marketing, product, channel programs, customer support, legal, and operations—to deliver a seamless and positive partner experience.
• Supports the execution of SLED‑focused campaigns, demand‑generation activities, and partner marketing initiatives.

Events & Field Engagement

• Represents the organization at partner events, trade shows, SLED conferences, and webinars to strengthen visibility and expand the partner ecosystem.
• Conducts on‑site partner visits and account‑alignment meetings as part of the 25% travel requirement.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Typically 2–4 years of experience in enterprise sales, channel/alliances, or partner‑led selling environments.
• Experience working with SLED accounts or public‑sector partners is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Channel Sales & Account Management
• Business Development & Joint Planning
• SLED Procurement Awareness (preferred)
• CRM Proficiency (Salesforce)
• Sales Strategy, Forecasting & Territory Management
• Product & Value‑Proposition Positioning
• Marketing Collaboration & Demand Generation
• Sales Prospecting & Pipeline Management
• Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority

Cross‑Org Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Contributes directly to territory revenue growth by enabling and guiding partners.
• Provides analysis, insights, and recommendations to leadership to strengthen channel performance and territory strategy.

Complexity

• Resolves routine partner inquiries and escalations within established guidelines.
• Collaborates with senior team members on more complex deals or compliance requirements.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and expectations for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and management direction.

Salary

The on‑target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $93,050 to $143,300 USD annually with a 60%/40% (salary/incentive) mix. There are additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonuses and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long‑term/short‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4‑12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 13 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. For more details, visit https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/.