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Strategic Global Alliance Director

Strategic Global Alliance Director

CompanyPure Storage
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$207000 – $342000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, MBA
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 10+ years of Alliance management and/or technology industry business development.
  • Ability to balance strategy, sales and a roll-up your sleeves and “get it done” attitude.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of Pure’s AI/ML and analytics product offerings, integrations and solutions to articulate a Pure value proposition.
  • Motivated team player with expertise working in a fast paced, cross-functional manner.
  • Ability to establish field facing and product/BU senior level relationships.
  • Proven track record on delivering results and getting things done.
  • Strong business acumen, outstanding communication skills and capability to effectively build relationships with executive leaders in the targeted Alliance ecosystem.
  • Effective collaboration with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, including sales, alliances, product business units, marketing, legal, operations and other Alliance stakeholders.
  • Availability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 30% of the time.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Pure’s worldwide alliance relationships with NVIDIA in the areas of AI/ML and AI Ecosystems.
  • Establish yourself as the ‘go-to’ resource for all partner and customer facing AI/ML and Analytics alliance business development opportunities.
  • Lead the joint demand generation activity with NVIDIA and Pure that drive bookings pipeline in existing Pure customers and creates white space opportunities.
  • Build strong cross functional relationships that drive a seamless technology and market execution plan.
  • Establish a strategic and global perspective regarding Pure’s go-to-market with NVIDIA.
  • Develop strategies that allow Pure to capitalize on the emerging trends, strategic direction, and gaps in AI/ML and overall AI Ecosystem market.
  • Develop key executive and field relationships between key Pure stakeholders and NVIDIA counterparts.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA a plus.