National Partner Manager - CDW

Company: Elasticsearch B.V.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale - unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data - securing and protecting private information more effectively - Elastic's complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.We are looking for a highly motivated National Partner Manager to join our Americas Partner Organization. This role is responsible for supporting Elastic's efforts to work with a national partner business plan and execution that is highly strategic to the company's long-term goals.The Partner Manager will develop, enable, and support CDW in order to drive partner sourced, influenced, and fulfilled revenue. We want energetic, innovative, and results-oriented partner leaders.What You Will Be Doing:

• Engage and grow the Elastic business with CDW to support our business goals and to execute partner sales strategies specific to the Americas region.
• Drive consistent and predictable channel bookings through joint business planning and ongoing channel enablement with CDW sellers and technical leaders.
• Work closely with our direct sales teams on development, tracking, and reporting goals and objectives, forecasts, key metrics and definitions of success with CDW.
• Negotiate and close channel and partnership contracts as required for engagement with the partner.
• Create and drive overall partner strategy and business plan for coverage with the partner, including the potential development of an Elastic practice within CDW.What You Bring Along:
  • Energetic, smart, self-directed, and passionate business development and channels professional.
  • Experience and proven success in building a joint business plan with the named partner. Extensive network with CDW and a willingness to travel when needed to accelerate sales.
  • Experience recruiting, enabling, and leading a network of SI and channel partners with direct personal involvement.
  • Exposure to and expertise in building channel networks from the ground up.
  • Demonstrated success growing the impact of channel results through increased lead growth or bookings growth.
  • Experience negotiating channel agreements and designing channel programs.
  • Understanding of analytics, search, or big data markets/products or ability to learn quickly.Bonus Points:
    • Masters or MBA is a plus.Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component, that together comprise the On-Target Earnings (OTE). On-Target Earnings (OTE) are based on a 70/30 pay mix (base salary / target variable).The typical starting OTE range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest OTE we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.An employee's position within the OTE range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.The typical starting salary range for this role is:$129,000-$204,000 USDThe typical starting Target Variable range for this role is:$55,200-$87,400 USDThe typical starting On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is:$184,200-$291,400 USDAdditional Information - We Take Care of Our PeopleAs a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn't matter if you're just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
      • Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary.
      • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
      • Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
      • Generous number of vacation days each year.
      • Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service.
      • Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love.
      • Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Poster; Poster; Poster and (Poster)Elasticsearch develops and distributes encryption software and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People's Republic ("DNR"), and the Luhansk People's Republic ("LNR"). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic.Please see for our Privacy Statement.
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