Senior Partner Sales Manager - NetApp

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About MarketStar: 

In everything we do, we believe in creating growth, for our clients, our employees, and our community. For the past 35+ years, we have been generating revenue for the most innovative tech companies across the globe through our outsourced B2B demand, sales, customer success, and revenue operations solutions. We are passionate about cultivating career advancements for our people, and support them through mentorship, leadership, and career-development programs. We provide service and support to our communities through the MarketStar Foundation. 
 
Our exceptional team is the cornerstone of MarketStar's accomplishments. We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture and to be named a top employer in our industry. These achievements are a testament to our six core values, embraced by our 3,000+ employees worldwide. From our headquarters in Utah, USA, to our global offices in India, Ireland, Bulgaria, Mexico, the Philippines, and Australia, we all work together to drive innovation and success. 

We are excited to have you apply to join our MarketStar team and can’t wait to discuss how we can help you find growth!   

About the Senior Partner Sales Manager – NetApp: 

We currently have an opportunity available for a Senior Inside Partner Sales Manager who will be responsible for driving strategic revenue growth across a portfolio of reseller partners by increasing partner engagement, share of wallet, pipeline development, and overall sales performance. This role will establish and maintain strong business relationships with partners while proactively identifying opportunities to expand revenue, improve partner productivity, and increase the company’s competitive position within the channel. 

Location: Ogden, UT hybrid

What Will You Do? 

Territory & Revenue Ownership:  

• Own a defined portfolio of reseller partners and drive achievement of channel revenue, pipeline, and growth goals. 

• Influence reseller partners to prioritize and promote NetApp product solutions over competitive offerings, increasing share of wallet within each account. 

• Partner closely with distribution teams, internal sales, marketing, and leadership to align on strategy, remove barriers, and maximize channel performance. 

• Support new partner onboarding and enablement efforts to ensure partners are effectively prepared to sell and position the company’s solutions. 

• Identify high-potential, underperforming, and inactive partners and create targeted action plans to accelerate growth, improve engagement, or re-activate opportunities. 
   

Partner Enablement & Growth: 

• Leverage AI for faster, higher-quality partner enablement—turn product/tool updates and incentive/program changes into partner-ready assets (talk tracks, enablement summaries, email sequences, partner-specific action plans) tailored to each reseller’s business model and motion. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned channel partners, while operating as a strategic advisor focused on revenue growth and business expansion. 

• Educate assigned channel partners on products, services, sales initiatives, marketing programs, and the company’s value proposition in a way that drives measurable sales outcomes. 
   

Sales Execution & Engagement:  

• Use AI tools to build data-driven joint business plans by synthesizing partner performance, whitespace/opportunity signals, competitive context, and pipeline inputs into clear quarterly priorities, plays, and measurable outcomes (e.g., attach-rate targets, incentives adoption, enablement milestones). 

• Conduct regular partner business reviews focused on revenue trends, pipeline health, opportunity conversion, sales activity, and competitive positioning. 

• Support reseller-led deal execution and sales motion alignment 
   

Operational Excellence & Insights:  

• Analyze CRM, pipeline, attendance, and partner performance data to identify trends, prioritize opportunities, and guide outreach strategy. 

• Gather market intelligence, partner feedback, and competitive insights to strengthen partner messaging and improve sales effectiveness. 

• Profile new, existing, and competitive partners, while maintaining accurate account details, pipeline activity, and strategic notes within CRM tools. 

• Complete and interpret reporting functions related to daily activity, partner performance, forecasting, and territory pipeline management. 

• Meet with management regularly to review partner performance, territory forecasts, revenue progress, and strategic opportunities for growth. 

• Serve as a senior resource to the broader partner team by sharing best practices, identifying process improvements, and modeling proactive partner management behaviors. 

What Will You Need to Succeed? 

• Solid experience with channel sales, partner management, business development, or other related sales experience  

• Proven track record of driving revenue growth through reseller or indirect sales channels 

• Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and business planning skills 

• Demonstrated ability to influence partner behavior and increase partner engagement, productivity, and sales results 

• Experience developing and executing account plans or partner growth strategies with measurable outcomes 

• Strong knowledge of marketing, client relations, account management, and channel sales best practices 

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into proactive sales strategies 

• Ability to comprehend storage technology, cloud technology, and the company’s broader solution portfolio 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and sales skills 

• Self-reliant, adaptable, decisive, and professional; able to operate with a high level of autonomy and accountability 

• Strong analytical skills in aggregating, utilizing, and interpreting data 

• Strong understanding of MS Office products, with advanced proficiency in Excel 

• Experience using CRM tools for activity tracking, forecasting, pipeline management, and partner profiling 

• Ability to form long-standing relationships with stakeholders across internal and external teams 

What We Offer:  

In our commitment to our “We Care” value, we believe in providing employees with valuable mental and physical well-being benefits including:   

• Structured learning and career development programs 

• Mental health program 

• Generous Paid Time Off policy  

• Paid medical leave 

• Child/Dependent care reimbursement  

• Education reimbursement 

• 401k match, hardship loan program, access to financial wellness advisor  

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision  

Compensation Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 

The salary for this position is $60,000. This pay structure may also include a variable bonus component of $10,000.00 annually. There are several factors to consider including but not limited to, the role’s responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, internal equity, and key skills. Your recruiter will provide more detailed information during the interview process.  

MarketStar is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an individual who identifies as someone with a disability and require reasonable accommodation(s) to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at people.success@marketstar.com for assistance.