Director, Partner Sales

As Director of Partner Sales, you will lead a team of Partner Managers to grow business with high‑priority partners and build a strong, enabled ecosystem that drives software license and service‑related revenue. You’ll mentor your team, strengthen relationships with key partner stakeholders, and coordinate with partners, sales teams, field reps, and executives to drive interest in Dynatrace solutions. You will also oversee regional strategy to meet growth and revenue targets.

Your goal is to develop strategic partner relationships and co‑sell initiatives, working closely with Partner Managers and Dynatrace sales teams to embed Dynatrace solutions in joint business plans. Selective travel will be required.

In this role you will:

• Lead as a Subject Matter Expert: Guide your team’s understanding of partner business models and align Dynatrace solutions to create effective go‑to‑market propositions.
• Develop and Manage Partnerships: Strengthen regional partner relationships and enable your team to build independent, collaborative partnerships for jointly developed solutions.
• Scale Relationships: Support your team in expanding partner engagement and work with Dynatrace sales teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Communicate Best Practices: Share regional activities and best practices with Partner Managers and help your team apply them in their markets.
• Achieve Business Metrics: Ensure your team meets bookings goals and track key metrics aligned with company targets.
• Manage Priorities and Reporting: Oversee tracking and reporting of priority actions, support business plan development, and maintain accurate forecasts.
• Lead Marketing Initiatives: Support partner marketing efforts and highlight key wins within the team and across Dynatrace.

• Skills & Experience: You will have experience as a Director, Partner Sales, coming from a SaaS background and with experience of managing teams directly.
• Leadership & Team Management: You will demonstrate strong leadership, guiding and inspiring Partner Managers whilst coaching and developing talent.
• Strategic Vision & Planning: You will create and execute regional strategies aligned with business objectives, setting clear, measurable goals with a focus on long‑term alignment.
• Communication & Coordination: You will communicate clearly and translate goals effectively across teams, and will ensure smooth coordination between partners, sales, marketing, and supporting functions.
• Relationship Building: You will build strong internal and external relationships that foster trust and collaboration.
  You will support Partner Managers in developing high‑value, strategic partnerships.
• Sales Acumen & Business Development: You will understand partner business models and revenue drivers, and will guide business planning, pipeline development, and new partnership opportunities.
• Performance & Results Management: You will manage KPIs, drive accountability, and monitor performance, and provide feedback, recognise achievements, and support continuous improvement.