What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Alliance Partner Manager position at Q2?
As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
Why Join Q2?
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Summary
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Strategic Alliance Partner Manager to drive revenue growth through our key reseller partnerships. This role is critical to expanding Q2's market reach by enabling our partners to successfully position, sell, and implement our digital solutions. The ideal candidate will blend relationship management, sales enablement, joint go-to-market strategy, and channel marketing to create a high-performing partner ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Health & Wellness
Our Culture & Commitment
We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements
Why Join Q2?
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Summary
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Strategic Alliance Partner Manager to drive revenue growth through our key reseller partnerships. This role is critical to expanding Q2's market reach by enabling our partners to successfully position, sell, and implement our digital solutions. The ideal candidate will blend relationship management, sales enablement, joint go-to-market strategy, and channel marketing to create a high-performing partner ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and design a compelling “better together” value prop for partners and Q2 overall and specific Q2 solutions
- Develop and implement a strategy with the Q2 field on how to engage with partners and recommended sales plays to run
- Work with Marketing to design and build the key artifacts needed including presentations, joint customer facing presentations, win stories, partnership and integration collateral
- Align Q2’s and partner sales teams to help hit sales targets
- Help promote the joint value prop to our partners and how to jointly position with prospects/customers
- Identify and facilitate opportunities to sponsor partner events, to engage and do systematic joint account planning and selling
- Manage joint sales progress by territory and by team and track pipeline, win rates etc.; learn and continue to adapt the joint sales strategy and plays EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 5 years’ sales experience in either a direct sales or channel sales role preferably within the Finance industry
- Must have previous experience selling within the cloud-based software industry, preference will be given for experience within the financial services industry
- Experience working in the Salesforce ecosystem with good working knowledge of the platform and solutions is strongly preferred
- Strong sales, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel throughout assigned region
- Ability to work well in a team environment and interact effectively with support staff
- Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Travel may be required
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Health & Wellness
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Flexible Time Off
- Career Development & Mentoring Programs
- Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
- Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
- Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”
Our Culture & Commitment
We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements