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We are seeking a Senior GSI Business Development Manager to accelerate Veeam’s growth through strategic partnerships with leading Global System Integrators (GSIs) across the UK. This high-impact role focuses on building executive-level relationships, driving joint go-to-market initiatives, and creating measurable pipeline through collaboration with GSIs and regional SIs.
Key Stakeholders
- External: C-level and senior executives at GSIs across the UK
- Internal: Enterprise Sales, Channel, Pre-Sales, System Engineers, Marketing, and Global GSI leadership.
Success Metrics & KPIs
- Quota credit generation through targeted GSIs
- Pipeline growth and conversion to closed deals.
- Activation of new GSI partnerships and joint initiatives (e.g., Veeam practice build-outs, joint RFPs).
What Success Looks Like
- Influencing GSI stakeholders to prioritize Veeam in their solution portfolio.
- Delivering a robust joint pipeline and measurable revenue impact.
- Establishing Veeam as a trusted partner with GSIs through strategic programs and executive engagement.
- Deliver Results: Achieve quarterly and annual business development and revenue targets through GSI-led opportunities.
- Strategic Partnerships: Build and deepen relationships with a select portfolio of GSIs i.e. Capgemini, Kyndryl, DXC, Accenture, TCS
- Pipeline Development: Identify, qualify, and progress joint opportunities with GSI/SI engagement teams and Veeam Enterprise Sales/Pre-Sales teams.
- Influence & Enable: Drive awareness of Veeam solutions within GSI organizations through enablement sessions, marketing collaboration, and executive engagement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with EMEA marketing, sales, pre-sales, inside sales, and global GSI teams to execute joint initiatives.
- Ecosystem Leverage: Maximize sales through GSI/SI ecosystems, including resellers, CSPs, and technology alliances (e.g., HPE, Lenovo, Microsoft).
- Governance & Reporting: Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and progress updates in Salesforce.
- Deep understanding of GSI and SI business models, organizational structures, and executive networks.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development within an IT/software vendor or GSI or partner environment.
- Proven track record of building strategic partnerships, creating pipeline, and closing complex deals.
- Strong commercial acumen, resilience, and ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution.
- 25 paid vacation days, plus 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
- Private medical, dental, and vision insurance with dependent enrolment
- Life insurance with enhanced coverage and global 24/7 protection
- Income protection after 26 weeks, covering a portion of salary
- Defined contribution pension plan with employer match
- Worldwide travel insurance for business and leisure, with option to enroll dependents
- Employee Assistance Program with therapy, legal, and financial support, plus online GP services and wellbeing programs
- Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning
Please note: If an applicant is permanently located outside of the United Kingdom, Veeam reserves the right to decline the application for this position.
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