Senior Partner Account Manager

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Senior Partner Account ManagerEuropeRemote The roleAs Senior Partner Account Manager, joining Illumina's Central and Eastern Europe team you will be responsible for ensuring budgeted annual sales and profit objectives are met for Illumina’s Channel Partners and any of its subsidiaries in each territory.  This position focuses on exceeding revenue targets and driving new opportunities across our distributors in Central and Eastern Europe.  The Partner Account Manager (PAM) serves as the central point of contact for channel organizations and drives growth planning programs in support of business objectives to ensure channel partners are committing to strategic initiatives.  Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, lifestyle allowance, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off and much more!Why youAs our Senior Partner Account Manager, you will have a demonstrable background in a similar role, experience of managing cross functional partnerships. You will have good organizational skills, creativity and critical thinking, and proven written and verbal communication skills.Responsibilities include Drive channel partner activities in a given field territory, including the identification of key market segmentsSupport the recruitment of partners to expand into new marketsAssist in developing, implementing and monitoring the annual channel partner collaborative growth planMentoring and coaching partners to the sales process in order to drive revenueSupport for negotiation of channel partner contracts and forecastingResponsible for ensuring Illumina’s commitment to customer satisfaction is performed, delivered and constantly improved in channel territory to protect our BrandResponsible for ensuring our selected PRM is completely utilized by the channel partners in given territoryConduct and document quarterly and collaborative growth plans with all levels of partner managementSupport day-to-day channel operations and escalation support in a given territoryLiaise with marketing functions in order to engage and enlist partners to execute lead generation programs, pipeline stimulus programs  and joint planning effortsComplies with legal training when working with channel partnersGain partner mindshare and commitment and have the ability to distinguish among different personas within a partner’s organizationManage and track opportunities through the channel demand waterfallExecute regular pipeline reporting calls with partnersValidate any data provided by partners or on PRM to ensure scorecards are correctPreferred background, skills and experienceBA/BS or MS or equivalent degree in LifeSciences. MBA or PhD is desirableSignificant experience of channel management in the Life Science industryEurope-wide business experience is desirableEnglish fluent, ability to effectively communicate and influence internal and external audiences, using both oral and written communication skillsUnderstanding of partner business and channel go-to-market programsAdditional Requirements:Ability to travel within the region to carry out primary responsibilities (at least 50%Executing pull-through activitiesStrong ability to develop business and establish long-term relationships with Channel Partners, Customers & head officeWhat can you expectOur team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work.If you require accommodations or adjustments to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com.#LI-EMEA#LI-REMOTE#LI-EUROPEIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.