Channel Partner Director, Product Partners

At AbsenceSoft, we’re transforming the employee experience. Our secure, intuitive technology helps employers bring humanity, certainty, and efficiency to some of the most complex moments in the workplace. Built by HR professionals for HR professionals, we’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited about where we’re going.

We're looking for a results-driven Channel Partner Director to lead our strategic partner ecosystem and drive meaningful revenue growth. In this quota-carrying role, you'll own the full partner lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding high-value tech partners to co-building joint go-to-market strategies that convert into real pipeline and bookings. If you're energized by building relationships, closing deals, and creating lasting impact through collaboration, we'd love to meet you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Strategic Partner Onboarding

• Recruit and onboard strategic partners with proven revenue generation capabilities, prioritizing those who can deliver immediate pipeline impact and a clear path to quota attainment.
• Collaborate with executive, product, technology, sales, marketing, and legal teams to launch new partnerships aligned with company-wide business initiatives.
• Develop revenue-focused joint business plans with specific bookings targets, pipeline goals, and measurable success metrics tied to business outcomes.
• Negotiate partnership agreements that align economic incentives with revenue performance and establish clear expectations for partner contribution to company goals.
• Cultivate executive relationships with C-level partners to secure strategic alignment, prioritize joint revenue initiatives, and unlock access to their sales teams and customer base.

Revenue & Pipeline Generation

• Own and deliver against an annual revenue quota through partner-sourced and partner-influenced opportunities, with accountability for pipeline coverage ratios and forecast accuracy.
• Determine best go-to-market strategies with key partners to drive inbound leads and revenue — including marketplace optimization, partner sales network development, joint marketing, and co-selling.
• Drive consistent quarter-over-quarter pipeline growth by setting aggressive targets for each partner and implementing performance improvement plans when targets are missed.
• Accelerate deal velocity by actively managing partner opportunities through each stage of the sales funnel, removing blockers and driving urgency.
• Identify and pursue high-value upsell, cross-sell, and expansion opportunities within the existing partner customer base to maximize revenue per relationship.
• Execute co-selling strategies with partners to increase win rates and deal sizes, participating in joint customer calls and presentations to close strategic opportunities.

Performance Management & Optimization

• Track, analyze, and report on partner revenue performance metrics including pipeline contribution, win rates, deal size, sales cycle length, and revenue attainment against targets.
• Conduct monthly business reviews with partners focused on pipeline health, revenue forecasting, and identifying opportunities to accelerate bookings.
• Implement data-driven strategies to improve partner productivity and revenue contribution through enablement programs, joint marketing campaigns, and targeted incentive programs.
• Optimize partner mix and investment allocation based on performance, focusing resources on high performers while addressing underperformance through structured improvement plans.
• Oversee timely integration and launch of new partnerships in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product and development leadership to prioritize new integrations, maintain existing ones, and shape overall integration strategy.
• Stay aligned with the customer success team on partner integration usage, support tickets, and customer experience.
• Partner with sales leadership on revenue targets, territory planning, and deal registration processes that protect partner-sourced opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing to design and execute demand generation campaigns that drive qualified leads and measurable pipeline through partner channels.
• Maintain accurate revenue forecasting in CRM systems, providing weekly updates on partner pipeline status, deal progression, and projected bookings to leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 6–8 years of quota-carrying experience in channel sales or partner account management with a documented track record of consistently achieving or exceeding 100% of revenue quota.
• Deep human resources technology experience and an extensive professional network in the HCM industry.
• Proven ability to generate significant pipeline and revenue through partner relationships, with experience managing annual quotas of $2M+ and partner-influenced revenue targets.
• Demonstrated success recruiting, enabling, and scaling partner revenue contribution from initial identification through first deal close and ongoing growth.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze partner performance metrics, identify revenue optimization opportunities, and drive corrective action.
• Excellent executive presence and negotiation skills, with experience influencing C-level stakeholders to align on joint revenue goals and resource commitments.
• Expert-level proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and partner relationship management platforms, including pipeline reporting, forecasting, and analytics.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to independently manage complex sales cycles, prioritize high-impact activities, and drive deals to closure.
• Competitive and resilient with a hunter mentality, able to maintain momentum through challenges while remaining a collaborative, cross-functional team player.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to pipeline hygiene, forecast accuracy, and follow-through on commitments.
• Track record of building partner programs from the ground up with measurable revenue impact within the first 12–18 months is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred; MBA is a plus but not required with demonstrated revenue achievement.

Why join us

At AbsenceSoft, we LEAD with our values:

Lead with Innovation - We create meaningful change through intelligence, focus and passion.  We embrace curiosity, data, and insight to shape the future of our industry. Always innovating, learning and evolving.

Elevate Every Voice - Every perspective matters. We listen, learn, and build a culture where diversity of thought and experience drives better solutions and smarter decisions. 

Achieve Together - The customer fuels everything we do. We share knowledge, collaborate, celebrate wins, and face challenges as one team because success is always a collective achievement.

Drive Outcome - Every action we take delivers measurable value to our teams, our customers, and the employees they support. Accountability is non-negotiable. We honor our commitments, take responsibility for results, and see every success and setback as a chance to grow stronger.

We offer:

• Impact that matters. You’ll do work that shapes the future of the modern workplace
• Flexibility and trust. We’re remote-first and results driven. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do your best work, wherever you do it best.
• Growth and development. We believe the best work happens when people are growing. You’ll have access to learning resources, leadership programs, and real opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your impact.  
• Competitive rewards. We offer comprehensive benefits, a performance-based bonus program, and equity opportunities – because when we grow, you should too.
• Time for life. Recharge and reconnect with flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs designed to support every season of life.
• Belonging and balance. We’re building an inclusive culture where every voice is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and success is shared.

We’re committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply you might be exactly what we’re looking for. If this sounds like a fit, apply today, we’d love to meet you!

Final compensation is determined based on a candidate's relevant experience, skills, education, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for annual bonus.