Sr Regional Alliances Manager Gsi

Okta Okta · Enterprise · London, United Kingdom · Regional Alliances & GSI-027

This role is for a Sr. Regional Alliances Manager, GSI, focusing on expanding Okta's alliances with Global System Integrators (GSIs) in the UK/I region. The primary goal is to drive sales and deployments of Okta's software, particularly in the context of AI, by developing partner business plans, building relationships, co-owning marketing initiatives, driving certifications, and generating pipeline. The role is part of Okta's Revenue Organization and requires a strategic, execution-oriented approach.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and execute partner business plans with GSIs across EMEA.
  2. Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships across the largest GSIs to execute the joint sales plays that deliver financial results.
  3. Co-own joint Marketing initiatives, which include the use of Marketing Development Funds to drive demand generation through events and campaigns
  4. Own and drive the certifications, accreditations, and training of GSIs in EMEA
  5. Build and drive pipeline generation at the field level with direct sales and go-to-market partner organizations (EMEA Alliances)

Skills

Required

  • Proven experience and network working with technology alliances
  • Experience building out a business at scale with Big 4 Advisory Firms or Global Systems Integrators across multiple regions in EMEA
  • Deep experience and knowledge of Systems Integrators (from business model, to training and certification strategies)
  • Executive communication skills and an ability to drive influence and action from Senior Leaders across product, finance and sales
  • Data driven mindset with strong analytical skills to continuously measure KPI’s, pipeline, marketing, deal registrations, accreditations and certifications
  • Track record of beating revenue based quotas

Nice to have

  • Exposure and involved with Hyper Scalers
  • Operational Excellence when it comes to the utilisation of tools and AI to carry out your role effectively
  • Experience in SaaS based partnering models

What the JD emphasized

  • Proven experience and network working with technology alliances
  • Experience building out a business at scale with Big 4 Advisory Firms or Global Systems Integrators across multiple regions in EMEA
  • Deep experience and knowledge of Systems Integrators (from business model, to training and certification strategies)
  • Track record of beating revenue based quotas