Strategic Alliances Manager

We’re looking for a Strategic Alliances Manager to grow and strengthen partnerships that drive Sage’s commercial growth.

In this role, you’ll build relationships with system integrators, accounting firms and technology advisors - bringing new partners into our ecosystem and helping existing ones thrive. You’ll collaborate across sales, marketing, and enablement to deliver programmes that build market awareness, generate new business and convert partner influence into high-quality sales opportunities.

You’ll also represent Sage at partner and industry events, championing our collaborative approach and the success stories that come from it.

Drive the creation of Sales Qualified Opportunities (SQOs) and new business growth through partner-led activity.

Manage relationships with consultants, advisors, and system integrators to expand Sage’s ecosystem.

Collaborate with sales, marketing, and enablement to deliver joint programmes that build awareness and accelerate pipeline.

Lead and participate in partner and industry events, including presenting on behalf of Sage to showcase Sage’s market leadership and partner success.

Support the Sage sales organisation by aligning partner efforts with commercial priorities and regional strategies.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

3+ years of experience in the software, technology, or consulting industry.

At least 1 year in a partner or alliances role, ideally with exposure to partner operations. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Proficient in Salesforce, PowerPoint and Excel.

Highly organized with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and deliver results in a matrixed environment.

Proven track record of exceeding performance targets or objectives.

Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Plenty of perks:

100% paid premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage.

RRSP contribution match (100% up to 4%).

35 days paid time off (11 paid holidays, 16 vacation days, 3 personal days, 5 sick days).

18 weeks of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or surrogacy offered 1 year after the start date.

5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation).

$5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after the hire date.

Sage Wellness Rewards Program (annual fitness reimbursement).

Library of on-demand career development options and ongoing training offerings.

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United States

Austin;Lawrenceville;Austin

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Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.

Our colleagues are the best of the best. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.
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