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Partner Manager

  • NetApp
  • Seoul, South Korea
  • KRW 80,000,000 – KRW 120,000,000

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Partner Manager, MSP & Subscription Business is responsible for driving NetApp's cloud and subscription growth through Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Cloud Partners, and Strategic Service Providers across Korea.

This role owns partner-led growth for Keystone, Cloud 1P and 3P marketplace business, and recurring revenue initiatives. The successful candidate will develop and execute go-to-market strategies with MSP partners, expand cloud consumption opportunities, build strategic business plans, and accelerate partner-sourced pipeline and bookings.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong partner ecosystem knowledge, executive engagement skills, and deep understanding of cloud and subscription business models.

Key Responsibilities

MSP Ecosystem Development

  • Develop and execute Korea MSP partner strategy
  • Identify, recruit, onboard, and activate new MSP and cloud service provider partners
  • Establish executive relationships with key MSP stakeholders
  • Drive partner business planning, investment alignment, and growth initiatives
  • Expand NetApp presence within major cloud and managed services ecosystems

Cloud & Subscription Business Growth

  • Own Keystone, Cloud 1P, and Cloud 3P marketplace business targets
  • Drive recurring revenue growth through subscription-based business models
  • Develop partner-led cloud consumption and data services opportunities
  • Accelerate marketplace motions and cloud GTM initiatives
  • Build scalable cloud service offerings with MSP partners

Pipeline & Revenue Management

  • Generate partner-sourced pipeline and bookings
  • Drive forecast accuracy and business predictability
  • Conduct regular pipeline reviews and business cadence
  • Facilitate joint account planning and opportunity progression
  • Remove barriers to execution and accelerate deal closure

Go-to-Market Leadership

  • Develop joint value propositions and service offerings
  • Coordinate sales, technical, marketing, and alliance resources
  • Execute vertical industry and workload-focused campaigns
  • Drive customer acquisition and expansion motions

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Partner Sales, Channel Sales, Cloud Sales, Business Development, or Alliance Management
  • Proven track record of achieving revenue and growth targets
  • Experience managing strategic partners within the cloud or service provider ecosystem
  • Experience building partner-led go-to-market programs

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud & Subscription Expertise

  • Strong understanding of cloud business models and cloud economics
  • Experience with hyperscaler ecosystems and marketplace motions
  • Experience with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, managed services, or subscription businesses
  • Experience driving Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), consumption revenue, or subscription bookings

MSP Market Knowledge

  • Strong network and understanding of the Korean MSP ecosystem
  • Existing relationships with leading Korean MSPs, cloud service providers, and system integrators
  • Understanding of managed services, cloud operations, and customer lifecycle management

Business & Leadership Skills

  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills
  • Strategic business planning and commercial negotiation capabilities
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen
  • Demonstrated success in driving ecosystem-led growth

Education

Skills

  • Partner Ecosystem Management
  • Cloud sales (Keystone, marketplace)
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Executive Relationship Building
  • Subscription Business Models
  • Pipeline Development
  • Negotiation

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