ANZ Partner Sales Director

The Role

Pure Storage is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Director, Partner Sales ANZ to lead and scale our ANZ partner ecosystem. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth through a team of Partner Account Managers, strengthening executive-level partner relationships, and maximizing revenue through a high-performing channel strategy.

As a key member of the sales leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping go-to-market success by aligning closely with Regional Sales leadership, Field Marketing, and cross-functional teams. You will champion a partner-first approach—unlocking new opportunities, accelerating pipeline creation, and expanding Pure Storage’s footprint through best-in-class channel execution.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Scale a High-Performing Team

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Partner Account Managers in ANZ, enabling them to consistently exceed performance targets.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development across the team.
• Drive clarity of vision, execution discipline, and measurable outcomes across partner engagement efforts.

Drive Partner Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Define and execute a comprehensive ANZ partner strategy to maximize revenue, pipeline, and market penetration.
• Identify, recruit, and grow strategic reseller and distribution partnerships.
• Develop and execute joint business plans with key partners to accelerate sell-through and long-term growth.

Strengthen Executive Relationships

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key partners, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic counterpart.
• Lead complex contract negotiations and partnership agreements aligned with mutual business objectives.
• Elevate Pure Storage’s value proposition within the partner ecosystem.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

• Partner closely with ANZ Sales leadership, District Managers, and Account Executives to align on territory plans and drive joint success.
• Collaborate with Partner and Field Marketing to design and execute high-impact programs, campaigns, and events that generate demand and expand reach.
• Actively represent Pure Storage at industry events, partner engagements, and executive forums.

Operational Excellence & Market Expansion

• Establish scalable processes, best practices, and performance metrics to optimize partner productivity and ROI.
• Drive consistent pipeline creation, forecast accuracy, and business visibility across the partner landscape.
• Continuously assess market dynamics to identify new growth opportunities and competitive advantages.

What You Bring

Leadership & Channel Expertise

• Proven experience leading and scaling ANZ partner sales teams, including managing leaders of leaders.
• Strong track record of building, developing, and growing reseller and distributor ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success in driving channel-led revenue growth and pipeline expansion.

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Ability to assess, plan, and execute territory and partner strategies that maximize revenue and operational efficiency.
• Strong business acumen with experience in joint bu