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full-timeSenior Partner Sales Manager
Salesforce · India - Mumbai
Salesforce is a global provider of AI‑powered customer relationship management platforms, positioning itself as the leading AI CRM where humans and agents collaborate to drive customer success. The Senior Partner Sales Manager role sits within the Alliances & Channels team and focuses on the Manufacturing & Energy (M&E) segment. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include influencing partner‑generated pipeline, building go‑to‑market ready partners through enablement programs, advising internal sales and distribution stakeholders on partner selection, and jointly closing deals with senior partner executives. The role also involves aligning partner capabilities with segment priorities, co‑creating differentiated solutions, accelerating partner readiness, and tracking implementation success to ensure delivery quality and customer outcomes. Candidates should have extensive experience in alliances, channels, sales, consulting or advisory functions, preferably with a background in manufacturing, energy or PSU sectors. Strong stakeholder influencing skills, strategic planning ability, experience managing partner relationships, a track record of driving GTM programs, and familiarity with Salesforce technology and SaaS/PaaS/aPaaS markets are essential. The position suits professionals who can balance strategy with execution, communicate effectively at senior levels, and thrive in a collaborative, partner‑centric environment.
To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Sales Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Location : Mumbai/ Gurgaon / Bangalore Role Overview We are seeking a high-calibre professional to join the Alliances & Channels team to drive partner-led growth across the Manufacturing & Energy (M&E) segment. This role will be responsible for maximizing partner contribution to the segment’s overall business by strengthening the partner ecosystem, building partner capabilities, and creating new avenues for pipeline and revenue growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of strategic thinking, Manufacturing & Energy domain understanding, executive presence, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to effectively influence internal Sales & Distribution (S&D) stakeholders and senior partner executives. As a Partner-Facing lead, you will work closely with the partner ecosystem to align capabilities with segment priorities, co-create differentiated solutions and offerings, accelerate partner readiness, strengthen GTM execution, generate partner-led pipeline, and drive measurable business impact. Key Responsibilities: Revenue Influence: Own the partner pipe gen and partner business growth responsibility of the M&E segment Build GTM-Ready Partners: Enable partners to become market-ready through structured GTM programs, capability development, and joint solution positioning aligned to segment priorities. Partner Advisory & Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, aligning the right partners, support the sales-cycle and jointly close the business Partner Ecosystem Development: Align with the key segment stakeholders on value drivers and with key partners execs Success : Drive implementation success across the segment by ensuring partner readiness, delivery quality, and alignment to customer outcomes. Experience/Skills: 15-18 years of experience across alliances & channels, sales, Salesforce consulting,or advisory roles Experience and/or strong knowledge of the Manufacturing, Energy, and PSU sectors preferred Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across organizations Ability to think strategically and develop compelling plans for new initiatives Experience working with or managing partners, alliances, or channel relationships Track record of driving GTM programs and partner-led growth Working knowledge of Salesforce technology and SaaS, PaaS, and aPaaS markets Strong execution focus with a balance of strategy and operations Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive engagement skills. Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form . Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gend
| Role | Senior Partner Sales Manager |
|---|---|
| Company | Salesforce |
| Location | India - Mumbai |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-07 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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