Appian
Senior Sales Enablement Manager (Partners & Channels)
Appian, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
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 is 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 .
What You'll Do
Lead GTM partner enablement programs that equip partners, resellers, service providers, and distributors to drive revenue with Appian. 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.
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.
Collaborate 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 models incorporating AI.
Hands-on with PRM systems, Seismic, SFDC, Clari/Gong, and AI tools.
Strong facilitation skills; credibility 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: Onboarding with department-specific training; continuous learning is a focus with mentorship and the First-Friend program as widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Leadership program for new and aspiring managers; Appian University; skills-based training; tuition reimbursement.
Community: Appian fosters inclusivity through 8 employee-led affinity groups that plan activities to connect with Appianites and broader initiatives.
About Appian Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian:
LinkedIn.
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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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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 is 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 .
What You'll Do
Lead GTM partner enablement programs that equip partners, resellers, service providers, and distributors to drive revenue with Appian. 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.
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.
Collaborate 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 models incorporating AI.
Hands-on with PRM systems, Seismic, SFDC, Clari/Gong, and AI tools.
Strong facilitation skills; credibility 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: Onboarding with department-specific training; continuous learning is a focus with mentorship and the First-Friend program as widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Leadership program for new and aspiring managers; Appian University; skills-based training; tuition reimbursement.
Community: Appian fosters inclusivity through 8 employee-led affinity groups that plan activities to connect with Appianites and broader initiatives.
About Appian Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian:
LinkedIn.
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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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