Strategic Partnerships - Acquired By Global Payments - 2023 ($4B)
Atlanta, Georgia, Us
• Leadership in Partnership Management: Lead a team of 3 Business Development Executives and 5 Account Managers across NA, focused on generating top-of-the-funnel leads, driving net new sales and ARR. Lead strategy for portfolio of ~300 partners delivering $25m EBITDA.· ECommerce and B2B Channel Expansion: Spearheaded the growth and management of the ECommerce and B2B partner channel by selling integrated SaaS payment solutions through ISVs, SIs, and ERPs. Grew EARR by 106% in 2023.· Program Development and Business Prospecting: Lead new partner BD including prospecting, contracting, and implementing new channel partners including ISV’s, VAR’s associations, and referral banks.· Strategic Publisher Relationships: Directly managed key publisher relationships with major players like Microsoft, Sage, Acumatica, and SAP, driving sales alliances and generating high-quality leads.· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Sales leadership, Product Development, and Marketing to design and execute successful B2B partner programs.· Strategic B2B Partnership Execution: Led the development and execution of B2B partnership strategies, including joint account planning, creation of repeatable playbooks and collateral, and conducting regular performance reviews.· Objective Setting and Execution: Established clear objectives and key results aligned with strategic goals, drove team execution to meet targets, and fostered a high-performance, accountable culture.· Revenue Growth and Partner Advocacy: Drove revenue generation from existing and future B2B partners while serving as an internal champion for partners, ensuring stakeholder engagement and fulfillment of partnership commitments.