Sr. Partner Manager – System Integrators

NextGenEnergyJobs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Esri is seeking a Senior Partner Manager in Minneapolis to lead partner relationships, drive joint sales motions, and accelerate revenue from Esri technology. You will coordinate with partners and internal teams to align goals and execute co-sell initiatives.

You’ll apply market insight to identify growth opportunities, communicate ROI to decision makers, and structure agreements within program guidelines. Domestic/international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise sales or partner management experience.
• Experience driving partner-influenced or partner-sourced pipeline and revenue growth.
• Expertise in solution selling and consultative engagement with enterprise customers.
• Strong pipeline management, forecasting, and deal progression skills.
• Ability to negotiate moderately complex agreements within frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deepen partner relationships within the Esri Partner Network.
• Drive partner-influenced and partner-sourced pipeline targets and revenue.
• Execute joint go-to-market initiatives with partner teams and internal groups.
• Articulate differentiated value propositions and ROI to decision makers.
• Structure and negotiate moderately complex agreements within guidelines.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Partner management

Solution selling

Forecasting

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Master’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Esri technology familiarity

Job description

Our senior partner managers build and strengthen relationships with business partners and systems integrators to collaboratively sell and promote the adoption of Esri’s technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Partner Relationships. Develop and maintain productive relationships with assigned partners within the Esri Partner Network. Build trusted connections with partner stakeholders and support executive engagement as needed. Communicate effectively across internal and partner teams to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and execution plans.
• Drive Pipeline & Revenue Execution. Own partner-influenced and partner-sourced pipeline targets for assigned accounts or segments. Execute joint account planning and co-sell motions to progress opportunities and close deals. Monitor pipeline health, forecasts, and performance metrics to improve deal velocity and results.
• Execute Joint Go-to-Market Initiatives. Independently execute co-sell and resell engagements aligned to regional or industry priorities. Enable partner teams on Esri offerings, messaging, and sales motions. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and business development teams to support coordinated campaigns and opportunity progression.
• Apply Solution Selling & Market Insight. Articulate differentiated value propositions and clearly communicate ROI to customer decision makers. Apply market analysis concepts to identify growth opportunities and competitive positioning. Contribute insights to support industry strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
• Structure & Negotiate Agreements. Independently structure and negotiate moderately complex agreements within established program guidelines, including pricing, discounts, and participation models. Balance partner and company objectives while identifying risks and ensuring scalable, repeatable deal structures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of enterprise sales, partner management, alliance management, or related experience
• Experience driving partner-influenced or partner-supported pipeline and revenue growth
• Demonstrated proficiency in solution selling and consultative engagement with enterprise customers
• Strong understanding of pipeline management concepts, forecasting, and deal progression
• Experience executing co-sell or reseller go-to-market motions
• Ability to negotiate moderately complex agreements within established frameworks
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities
• Technical familiarity with enterprise software platforms
• Familiarity with Esri technology in support of partner campaigns across the lifecycle (planning, targeting, analysis, communications)
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25–50%
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• General knowledge of data science or spatial analysis and how it is used for problem solving and uncovering patterns and trends within organizations
• Awareness of marketing tactics and strategies
• Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
• A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is