Partner Sales Enablement Manager - Sage X3

Sage City; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work away scheme

Life Insurance

Income protection

Critical Illness cover

Funeral assistance

Provident fund

Medical aid subsidy

Sage Academy leave

Annual leave 15 days

Sick leave 30 days

Family responsibility leave

Religious leave

Sports leave

Volunteer days

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work patterns

Job summary

Sage City is seeking a Partner Enablement Program Manager to design and deliver strategic enablement initiatives that boost partner productivity, engagement and performance across regions. The role collaborates with partner leaders, regional teams and Sage colleagues to create onboarding and continuous development experiences.

The role is hybrid, based in Midrand (Johannesburg) with at least 3 days on-site weekly, reporting to the Senior Manager of Partner Enablement.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering enablement, learning or capability-building programmes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programmes with competing priorities.
• Strong collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic partner enablement programmes aligned to regional priorities and business objectives.
• Strengthen partner onboarding, development and ongoing effectiveness.
• Create the Partner Enablement blueprint and partner coaching initiatives.
• Measure enablement impact and report outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Sage to define detailed regional enablement plans.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Coaching & development

Facilitation & training

Strategic enablement

Job description

Job Description :Are you passionate about helping partners build the skills, confidence and capability they need to perform at their best?We’re looking for a Partner Enablement Program Manager to develop and deliver strategic enablement programmes that improve partner effectiveness, productivity and engagement.Reporting to the Senior Manager of Partner Enablement, you’ll work closely with partner leaders, regional teams and colleagues across Sage to create meaningful enablement experiences, from onboarding new partners through to continuous development and excellence.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people, learning and business priorities together, and who can turn enablement strategies into practical programmes that deliver measurable results.This is a hybrid role based in Midrand - Johannesburg, requiring a minimum of 3 days on-site per week.Key Responsibilities ’ :• Develop and deliver strategic partner enablement programmes aligned to regional priorities and business objectives.• Work with partner leadership and enablement teams to strengthen partner onboarding, development and ongoing effectiveness.• Help develop the Partner Enablement blueprint, creating a clear journey from onboarding through to excellence.• Lead partner coaching and performance initiatives aligned with the wider Partner Enablement strategy.• Partner with Learning Services to develop skills and process-based enablement that meets regional needs.• Manage multiple strategic enablement programmes, ensuring they support partner goals and required competencies.• Develop onboarding skills and processes that help new partners become effective and differentiate themselves throughout the sales process.• Review partner enablement content and resources to ensure they support a culture of coaching, continuous improvement and innovation.• Deliver skills sessions and ongoing coaching for Partner Leaders, helping them make effective use of available tools and reports.• Measure the impact of enablement activities, identify performance gaps and address them through targeted coaching and development.• Report on enablement outcomes and performance improvements to senior stakeholders.• Collaborate across Sage to define, agree and document detailed regional enablement plans.’ :You’ll be someone who can balance strategy with delivery and is comfortable working across different teams and regions. You’ll be able to build strong stakeholder relationships, manage multiple programmes and translate business needs into effective partner development initiatives.You’ll bring:• Experience developing and delivering enablement, learning, coaching or capability-building programmes.• Strong programme management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time.• The ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, partner leaders and cross-functional teams.• Experience developing or delivering coaching and skills-based learning initiatives.• A strong understanding of how onboarding and continuous development can improve partner effectiveness.• The ability to measure programme effectiveness, identify performance gaps and use insights to shape future activity.• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the confidence to deliver sessions and engage senior stakeholders.• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering clear business and partner outcomes.?You’ll have the opportunity to shape how partners are supported throughout their journey with Sage, from their first onboarding experience through to ongoing development and excellence. Your work will directly influence how effectively partners engage, develop their capabilities and deliver against shared business goals.' ?• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year• Life Insurance: 2x annual salary covered with the option to flex up cover at own cost up to a maximum of 6X annual salary.• Income Protection: 75% of the monthly risk salary is paid to the colleague in the event of long-term sickness, provided they are unable to perform their duties.• Critical Illness cover: Provides colleague with lump sum payment at critical illness diagnosis.• Funeral Assistance: A benefit payable upon the death of a colleague's spouse or children, or to a colleague's dependents in the event of the colleague's death.• Provident fund: a retirement fund where colleagues have an option to increase contributions of 5% minimum to a maximum of 15% in 2.5% increments.• Medical aid subsidy: Discovery and Bonitas are offered on selected plans, colleagues receive R2,400 pm.• Sage Academy leave: On-going training and professional development + 5 paid days per year to engage in learning opportunities.• 15 days annual leave for fixed term colleagues and 20 annual leave days for permanent colleagues. The annual leave entitlement for permanent colleagues will increases with seniority. 30 days sick leave in a 3 year cycle, 6 days of Family responsibility leave and Religious leave combined, and 5 or 10 days of sports leave based on representation.• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation.• Employee Assistance Program: free, 24/7 short-term counseling, practical support and coaching for you and your family.• Flexible work patterns and hybrid working#LI-VS1