Senior Partner Manager, IBM

Requisition Number: 104106 

Senior Partner Manager, IBM

Location: The role will be a hybrid position located in the United States.  

Compensation: There is a base plus a bonus component tied to this role at market value.

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• #20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About the role

The Senior Partner Manager – IBM is responsible for owning and growing Insight’s strategic relationship with IBM, serving as the primary point of accountability for IBM sales performance, margin optimization, and supplierfunded programs. This role drives alignment between Insight sales, IBM field teams, and internal stakeholders to accelerate revenue growth across IBM hardware, software, services, and strategic initiatives.

As a Senior Partner Manager, IBM you will:

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for IBM, representing IBM’s portfolio, programs, and gotomarket strategy to Insight sales teams and leadership. Act as Insight’s advocate within IBM and IBM’s advocate within Insight.
• Own IBM sales, margin, and supplier reimbursement targets, ensuring consistent performance against quarterly and annual goals through disciplined forecasting, pipeline reviews, and execution rigor.
• Translate IBM strategy into actionable Insight programs, including product launches, bundled offers, industryspecific solutions, and servicesled opportunities aligned to Insight’s target markets.
• Partner closely with IBM sales and channel teams to identify growth opportunities, remove obstacles in active deals, and jointly pursue strategic customer engagements.
• Drive marketing, MDF, and coop execution for IBM, collaborating with marketing, purchasing, and sales to design and deliver campaigns, events, and enablement programs that produce measurable pipeline and revenue.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree from a fouryear university or college.
• 5+ years of experience in partner management, vendor management, or channel sales, with direct responsibility for a large strategic technology partner preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex partner relationships, align crossfunctional teams, and deliver against revenue and margin objectives.
• Strong communication and executivepresence skills, with the ability to engage effectively with IBM stakeholders and Insight leadership.

 What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: 

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.

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Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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