Sr. Partner Manager – System Integrators

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri is seeking a Senior Partner Manager to build and strengthen relationships with enterprise partners and systems integrators, driving adoption of Esri technology. You will manage partner relationships, coordinate executive engagement, and align internal teams to achieve shared goals.

The role emphasizes pipeline growth through co-sell and resell motions, joint account planning, and strong solution selling. Travel 25–50% is expected; a BS in GIS or related field and advanced degrees are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise sales, partner management, or alliance management experience.
• Experience driving partner-influenced or partner-supported pipeline and revenue growth.
• Proven proficiency in solution selling and enterprise customer engagement.
• Strong pipeline management, forecasting, and deal progression understanding.
• Ability to negotiate moderately complex agreements within established frameworks.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage partner relationships within Esri Partner Network and coordinate executive engagement as needed.
• Drive partner-influenced and partner-sourced pipeline targets; execute joint account planning and co-sell motions.
• Execute joint go-to-market initiatives; enable partner teams on Esri offerings and sales motions.
• Apply market insight to identify growth opportunities and support industry strategies.
• Structure and negotiate moderately complex agreements while balancing objectives and ensuring scalable deal structures.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Partner management

Alliance management

Solution selling

Forecasting & pipeline

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Master's degree in GIS or related field

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