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Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Responsibilities
Partner Recruitment
- Researches and understands prospective partner’s products and services, relevant competencies, and geographic coverage
- Evaluates partner competencies and qualifications (includes # customers, related services, # sellers)
- Describes relevant participation requirements and benefits of Partner Programs, describing program application, approval process and timeline Go-to-market
- Communicates Sales ROE and onboarding plan and confirms agreement on how the companies will communicate during sales pursuits
- Engages Partner Marketing and coordinates development of initial go-to-market and first deal strategy
Partner Relationship Management
- Identifies and establishes contact with initial sponsor within prospective partners
- Manages long-term relationships with partner
- Ensures the designation of Executive sponsors
Partner Development / Activation & Enablement
- Develop and co-engineer joint solution with partners
- Educates and creates awareness of value of Equinix platform (Joint value proposition)
Business/Pipeline Reviews
- Prepare quotation, manage pipeline and forecast
- Meet assigned sales quota
- Participates in Regional Joint Business Planning
- Participates in deal tagging / tracking process
- Has joint funnel oversight
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Works closely with Equinix Direct End User Sales, Sales Engineers, and Marketing
- Educates partners on how to engage Equinix resources (including Field Sales, GSA, SE, CSM) to define, quote, and order solution
- Leverages executive sponsors appropriately
Communications
- Delivers message and partner pitch to partner company on how partnering with Equinix can help to grow their business
- Delivers relevant message to confirm mutual interest in moving forward, uncovering interest and motivation of prospective partner stakeholders, identifying their business driver to partner with Equinix
- Expertly articulates business value of joint value proposition with Equinix
Qualifications
- 7+ years of proven success in partner sales for an internet, network, data center, hyperscaler or cloud based products or services provider preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Fluent in English and Malay
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
