Alliance Manager II, Strategic Partnerships

AvidXchange is seeking an Alliance Manager II to drive engagement with our Microsoft partner eco-system and play a central role in the growth of the business. Alliance Managers contribute to all touch points across the customer experience from demand generation, program marketing, sales, and customer onboarding through the lens of their partners.  In addition, Alliance Managers frequently work cross functionally with all areas of the business including operations, finance, legal, and customer care.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment with a diverse role, passionate about making an impact and enjoy challenges that make you grow, you’ll love this job.

What you’ll do

  • Develop, execute, and evolve Go-to-Market plans that result in awareness and strong relationships and ultimately leads from Microsoft VAR partners as well as Microsoft corporate sales partners, focus being on sales, marketing, solutions consulting, and leadership.
  • Coordinate and lead regular communication with partner sales organizations which may include weekly sales meetings, pipeline reviews, and other operational types of meetings.
  • Monitor and analyze performance through both qualitative and quantitative measurements including referral activity, leads, win-loss data, marketing program effectiveness and partner engagement.
  • Provide “voice of the partner” feedback across AvidXchange departments including product, marketing, sales, and post-sales teams and collaborate on improvements.
  • Identify key performance objectives of your partners and align with AvidXchange’s KPOs.
  • Achieve proficiency in how AvidXchange delivers value to customers and partners and be comfortable presenting to various settings including tradeshows and events.
  • Support a team environment by sharing best practices and maintaining a winning mindset.
  • Coordinate resolutions to existing joint customers towards a successful customer experience, including escalations. 

What we’re looking for

  • Three years or more of experience working in a SaaS software company with a firm understanding and experience selling with Accounting System Partners and VAR's. 
  • Track record of success in previous roles. 
  • Strong network of contacts in the Microsoft ecosystem, either at the VAR or Microsoft corporate level.  
  • Familiar with demand generation marketing programs with ability to contribute and participate. 
  • Demonstrated experience working cross functionally on various matters including process improvement, resolving issues, process workflows. 
  • Knowledgeable in finance operations for middle market companies. Accounts Payable knowledge is a plus. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks at the same time project/issues.
  • Proven experience to present effectively in front of groups either in person or via online tools like Microsoft Teams, WebEx, or GoToMeeting for partner sales trainings, Customer events and/or webinars.
  • Natural curiosity to learn and think creatively.
  • Self-motivated with a bias toward action.
  • Proficient in SFDC, MS Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint and virtual meeting tools (e.g.,Teams, Zoom, Webex,and web/cloud tools in general.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

 

 

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We focus on creating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and are proud to be a safe place where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,600 teammates working in one of our 5 offices across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®. 

Who you are: 

  • A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown. 
  • Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships. 
  • Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential. 

What you’ll get:  

AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a publicly traded tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, competitive benefits and equity options. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place.

AvidXers enjoy:  

  • 18 days PTO* 
  • 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays) 
  • 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 
  • Competitive Healthcare 
    • High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage 
    • 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage
    • 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance 
    • 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability 
    • 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability  
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
    • Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health** - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
  • 401k Match up to 4% 
  • Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange*** 
  • Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance 
  • BrightDime Financial Wellness Tool, offered free to teammates 
  • WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers 
  • Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more 
  • Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court****
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250*****
  • Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
  • Free parking

*Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year 

**Charlotte location only  

***Must be full-time for at least 3 months
****Charlotte location only
*****Must be full-time for at least one year 

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability. 

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