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Kong Inc.

Director, Channel Programs – Enablement

Kong Inc.

. Design, build, and manage partner programs that support Kong's channel business .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing partner programs, utilizing Salesforce for partner portal development, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance channel enablement. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for driving partner strategies and operational governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Partner Program DevelopmentSalesforce (SFDC) ManagementChannel EnablementCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills
Partner Program DevelopmentChannel MarketingOpportunity TrackingLead RegistrationOperational GovernanceData ReportingPartner Relationship Management (PRM)Channel Enablement Certification DesignContract ManagementMDF/Incentive Management
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementInnovationTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Salesforce (SFDC)Partner PortalChannel Enablement Tools
Industry Keywords
Channel BusinessPartner ProgramsTechnology ServicesPartner Feedback Implementation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, build, and manage partner programs that support Kong's channel business
  • Develop partner program collateral, documentation, and onboarding tools
  • Develop the partner portal using Salesforce (SFDC) and a partner relationship management (PRM) system
  • Manage and administer the partner portal for lead registration, opportunity tracking, commissions, and partner interaction
  • Work with Channel Operations/IT to implement channel strategy, data/reporting, system workflows, and operational governance
  • Design the Channel Enablement certification and badge model
  • Collaborate with Channel Marketing, Channel Services, Customer Success, and Sales Enablement on partner enablement tools and training
  • Manage and administer partner agreements and contracting with Legal
  • Communicate channel programs, strategies, events, and updates internally
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Legal, and Finance to grow partner programs
  • Solicit partner feedback and implement program/process changes
  • Build a team managing channel programs, enablement, the partner portal, communications, and MDF/incentive management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Prior experience building and running partner programs, channel enablement, channel marketing, and/or channel development in the technology or services space
  • Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to conceptualize and sell ideas internally
  • Excellent time-management and multi-tasking abilities
  • Innovation and the ability to build consensus
  • Works extremely well as a member of a team, but also excels as an individual contributor
  • Shares Kong's values and works in accordance with them
  • Prior leadership experience appropriate to a director-level role at Kong
  • Ability to travel if needed and comply with the company's travel policy

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Professional development opportunities and tools