Partner Business Director - 11956

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
 
Why join Coupa?
Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other. 
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The Impact of a Partner Business Director at Coupa:

What You’ll Do
Lead Coupa’s partner strategy in your region, by driving partner-led pipeline creation, deal execution, and regional alliance growth. Own and execute the partner-led sales model, driving pipeline and ACV through resellers and strategic alliances Manage and enable key partners, ensuring consistent pipeline generation and deal progression across existing and new accounts Build joint account plans with partners and Coupa sales teams, aligned to regional growth priorities Generate new pipeline through partner-led prospecting, field events, and marketing programs Lead forecasting, pipeline inspection, and deal reviews, ensuring accuracy in Salesforce and Clari Support full sales cycle execution, including customer engagement, RFPs, pricing, and pre-sales support Run Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and partner performance reviews against mutual targets Drive partner onboarding, enablement, and continuous education to improve selling capability Act as the primary liaison between partners and Coupa sales teams, ensuring alignment and deal momentum Lead regional partner events and executive engagement activities Track and analyse partner performance, pipeline health, and market trends to identify growth opportunities

What You Will Bring to Coupa
5–7+ years in enterprise software sales, channel sales, or alliances Proven success in hunting, closing, and forecasting enterprise deals Experience building or scaling partner-led or indirect sales motions Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and pipeline management Experience with Salesforce and forecasting tools (e.g. Clari) Strong relationship-building and executive communication skills Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Willingness to travel up to 50% Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
 
At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:
 
Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)
Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.
 
Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. 
 
Please be advised that inquiries or resumes from recruiters will not be accepted.
 
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