Emerson

Senior Partner Development Manager

Emerson  •  Austin, TX (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Why This Role Matters
When System Integrators (SIs) specify test systems, they shape the architecture and buying decision. If we win the SI’s technical mindshare, we get pulled into customer designs repeatedly. This role is critical in making NI a preferred choice inside SI reference architectures, packaged offerings, and proposal language to create scalable, partner-driven adoption.

Role Purpose
Own the sell-to-partner motion for system integrators by winning design-ins and driving technical preference. You will persuade SI practice leaders, solution architects, and pre-sales teams to standardize on NI, build offerings/standard architectures around it, and consistently specify NI in customer solutions. Role scope is for new and existing integrators.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  1. Own SI Partner business
    • Lead the end-to-end partner opportunity lifecycle by owning SI relationships and collaborating tightly with NI Sales teams.
    • Focus on uncovering and advancing high-impact opportunities that expand partner revenue, increase partner influence in deals, and deliver predictable quota achievement.
  2. Drive Design‑In and Technical Standardization
    • Get NI included in SI reference architectures, standards, and proposal/SOW boilerplate.
    • Lead technical positioning, competitive differentiation, and architecture discussions with SI technical stakeholders.
  3. Build Scalable SI Solution Offerings
    • Collaborate with BU to create packaged SI offerings (assessment, implementation, migration, managed service, industry solutions).
    • Define the partner value proposition (services attach, accelerators, delivery margin) and drive internal adoption.
  4. Enable and Activate Partner Sales & Technical Teams
    • Develop and deliver enablement: trainings, workshops, demos, labs, certifications, battlecards, and solution guides.
    • Create “ready-to-use” assets that show up in the SI’s selling motion (slides, reference designs, templates) to highlight NI’s value prop when SI sells to customer.
  5. Execute Partner Sales Acceleration
    • Identify and cultivate SI champions (technical, sales, program, project) with influence in partner organization.
    • Accelerate partner-led pursuits through architecture reviews, proposal support, and price to win negotiations.
  6. Ensure Operational Rigor and Partner Accountability
    • Run partner plans and QBRs with clear milestones to drive partner-influenced pipeline and revenue.
    • Track and report partner influence, adoption, and design-in progress with strong CRM hygiene.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree is required, engineering or technical discipline preferred
  • 10+ years in business development, account management or partner sales with a track record in technical sales. Experience working for a system integrator is bonus.
  • Only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered.
  • 5 years experience specifying the systems using NI/Emerson technology.
  • 5 years experience specifying Test/DAQ/Control systems using NI technology.
  • Proven ability to sell technically and win design-ins / technical preference.
  • Deep understanding of System Integration business model (value proposition, revenue models, contract/delivery types, margin model)
  • Executive-level communication, influence without authority, and stakeholder management across partner and internal teams.
  • Metrics-driven operator: forecasting/trackers, milestone management, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Consistently achieve or exceed annual revenue quota ($) through partner‑influenced and partner‑led opportunities.
  • Increase design-ins (#): reference architectures adopted, standards approvals, SOW/proposal templates including Emerson/NI.
  • Increase SI offerings (#) launched and actively used in proposals/customer conversations.
  • Build healthy partner-influenced pipeline ($) and win rate improvement in deals with SI engagement.
  • Must be able to travel up to 20%.
  • Increase in active SI champions (#) with documented participation in joint customer activities, opportunity execution, enablement, or technical.

Success Metrics

  • Consistently achieve or exceed annual revenue quota ($) through partner‑influenced and partner‑led opportunities.
  • Increase design-ins (#): reference architectures adopted, standards approvals, SOW/proposal templates including Emerson/NI.
  • Increase SI offerings (#) launched and actively used in proposals/customer conversations
  • Build healthy partner-influenced pipeline ($) and win rate improvement in deals with SI engagement
  • Increase in active SI champions (#) with documented participation in joint customer activities, opportunity execution, enablement, or technical

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

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