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Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.

Alliance Solution Lead (Adobe)

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Alliance Solution Lead (Adobe)

Apply locations USA - Remote - Maryland

Time type Full time

Posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id R1093014

Job Description: Role Purpose

The Alliance Solution Leader (ASL) will be responsible for providing sales support, solution development leadership, and Go-to-Market (GTM) efforts through the Partner Alliance with Adobe to grow Merkle’s services business. The ASL will also help drive Merkle-influenced software revenue for the Adobe Partnership. The role involves leading Merkle’s relationships for pre-sales and engineering support across Adobe alliance product areas. You will report to the Chief Growth Architect, Merkle Alliances.

This is a remote role. Employees within 90 minutes of our NY, MI, or IL offices may expect 1 day onsite weekly. Approximately 25% travel to client sites and conferences.

You are:

Experienced supporting partner-side selling motions and programs

Experienced in co-selling, co-developing solutions, and GTM collateral partnering with Adobe

Experienced navigating the Adobe ecosystem

Capable of creating and running solution demonstrations in client settings

Initiative-taking, persuasive, a self-starter, quick learner

Comfortable working with SVP and C-Level leadership

A professional with an active network/“Rolodex”

You will:

Develop strong partnerships with Adobe partner managers, driving sales, solution delivery, GTM activities, demonstrations, and marketing initiatives with our partner’s sales and marketing teams

Function as a subject matter expert with Adobe, supporting new sales at existing clients and new logos

Train and support Adobe Partner Sales Managers to match partner opportunities with the appropriate service provider partners

Execute duties aligned with the sales plan for Merkle services for partner and Merkle-influenced partner license revenue

Contribute to the joint GTM narrative between Merkle and Adobe with Merkle solution owners

Support internal teams in identifying, developing, and closing new business

Participate in go-to-market activities, deal registration/incentives, and manage Merkle’s virtual presence with the partner

Help mature the Partner alliance across the Merkle Alliance Partner framework: Sales, Marketing, Enablement, Joint Initiatives, Delivery

Develop alliance partner offerings and GTM strategy

Manage the Adobe Power Map and promote Merkle’s thesis within Adobe

Design solutions to meet client needs, positioning Adobe solutions as part of strategic offerings

Track opportunities in CRM portals to monitor progress toward goals

Outcomes This role is key to driving wins, developing relationships, and evolving solutions at strategic accounts to support the alliance program’s success.

Position Merkle as a leader in the Adobe Alliance partner ecosystem with access to senior Adobe leadership

Navigate Adobe to secure funding through Marketing Development Funds (MDF) for joint GTM efforts

Achieve alliance metrics for pipeline, revenue, and win rate

Increase alliance partner maturity across the Merkle Alliance Partner Framework

Operate within budgetary guidelines where applicable

Qualifications

5 to 8 years of experience with alliance partners, especially Adobe

Experience in large strategic implementations within systems integrators or experiential agencies

Proven ability to navigate Adobe’s complex organization and co-sell effectively

Experience engaging with clients in both new logo and existing client scenarios

3-5 years in digital media, marketing, or alliance sales

Knowledge of marketing and ad technology

Understanding of the digital agency marketplace

Strong internal relationship skills within Verticals, Business Units, and across Dentsu/Merkle

Proactive, interpersonal, and collaborative skills for working with multiple groups

The annual base salary range is $163,000 - $263,350, based on experience, skills, and other factors. Discretionary incentive compensation is also available.

Benefits include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Flexible paid time off

At least 15 paid holidays

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

For more details, visit

www.dentsubenefitsplus.com .

Application process: Click the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications are reviewed continuously, and qualified candidates will be contacted.

Additional info: #LI-RL1 #LI-hybrid

Location: USA - Remote - Maryland

Brand: Merkle

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Equal Opportunity Statement: Dentsu is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact

ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com

for assistance.

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