Strategic Alliances Director, France

About this role

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together! This is a pivotal, high-impact opportunity to become the architect of Anaplan's partner-led growth across the France market.

Your Role Anaplan is seeking an experienced Strategic Alliances Director to lead our partner ecosystem in France. This role will focus on partner recruitment, driving demand generation, increasing awareness, and enabling our trusted partners to successfully market and deliver Anaplan solutions. You will act as the primary liaison between Anaplan and our partners, helping them expand their skill sets, certifications, market reach and drive joint market demand.

In This Role, You Will Develop and execute a comprehensive partner engagement strategy to promote Anaplan’s offerings across France. Drive demand generation initiatives collaboratively with partners and internal teams to ensure pipeline growth and attainment of joint revenue targets. Raise awareness of Anaplan’s solutions through enablement programs, workshops, and targeted communications for partner sales and delivery teams.

Own partner readiness with the partner success team by defining and enforcing prerequisites, including certifications, solution knowledge, and delivery capability. Collaborate with marketing to create relevant content and campaigns tailored to partner audiences. Monitor partner performance and provide feedback, support, and strategic guidance to maximise partner contribution and success. Work cross-functionally with sales, product, and customer success teams to align partner activities with overall business goals.