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Appian

Senior Sales Enablement Manager (Partners & Channels)

Appian, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107

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Here at Appian, our values of

Intensity

and

Excellence

define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. We’re seeking a

Sr. Sales Enablement Manager – Partners & Channels

to drive the success of Appian’s partner ecosystem. This role goes beyond content creation, it’s about building scalable, repeatable programs that equip partners to

position, sell, and deliver

Appian in

complex enterprise sales cycles , leading with

value

and powered by

AI-driven enablement . As a

Senior Sales Enablement Manager – Partners & Channels , you will

lead GTM partner enablement programs

that equip partners, resellers, service providers, and distributors to drive revenue with Appian. Working with the overall partner enablement leader in the alliances organization, you’ll design scalable sales certification and training programs, sales plays, and co-sell frameworks that blend

traditional and non-traditional enablement content

(playbooks, battlecards, value frameworks) with

partner-specific go-to-market execution. What You'll Do Design and execute partner onboarding, role-based training, and sales/pre-sales certification programs. Build partner-facing sales plays, playbooks, use cases, and battlecards tailored to enterprise buyers. Enable partners to qualify opportunities and position Appian within complex enterprise sales cycles. Teach partners to lead with value, framing business outcomes, ROI, and mission impact. Develop co-sell toolkits, joint value propositions, and co-branded materials with Partner Marketing. Drive adoption of PRM, Seismic, and LMS platforms; operationalize AI insights to measure partner performance. Define program KPIs such as partner ramp time, pipeline influence, certification coverage, and win rates. Work with Alliances leadership, Sales, Solution Sales, and Product Marketing to ensure alignment. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Marketing, Education, Technology). 7+ years in SaaS or PaaS enablement, partner enablement, or enterprise sales. Demonstrated success leading global partner GTM enablement programs with measurable impact on partner revenue contribution. Deep knowledge of partner business models and economics (tiers, incentives, MDF, deal reg). Strong expertise in traditional enablement content (sales plays, playbooks, battlecards, competitive positioning) and new alternative models with AI. Hands-on with PRM systems, Seismic, SFDC, Clari/Gong, and AI tools. Strong facilitation skills; credible with partner sales leaders and the overall partner enablement efforts in partner operations. Nice To Have Experience with low-code/automation platforms or enterprise SaaS/PaaS delivery via partners. Hyperscaler marketplace/co-sell exposure (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google) and private offers. Prior work aligning enablement with partner agreements, ROE, and conflict resolution. Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities. Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.

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