Senior Partner Manager

Senior Partner Manager

• Department: Sales & Solutions
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Hybrid

Description

👋 Hello. Welcome to Wanstor!
 At Wanstor, we’ve been delivering award-winning IT solutions for over 22 years, and we’re proud to keep growing year after year. Today, our team is over 200 strong, filled with talented professionals passionate about technology.

Wanstor stands at the forefront of the industry with a full portfolio of high-quality services. From our award-winning managed services to our robust data and development capabilities, networking and infrastructure expertise, and unparalleled security solutions, Wanstor is renowned in the market for excellence. Our strong customer references provide a solid foundation for your success. If you’re looking for a place where your skills can thrive and grow, you’ll feel right at home here!


We’re looking for a Senior Partner Manager to add to our Sales and Solutions team. As Senior Partner Manager, you will be the architect of our partner ecosystem, with Microsoft at its core. You will ensure we unlock every opportunity across designations, incentives, and go-to-market programs so that our customers — and our brand — benefit from the full power of our alliances. 

What You'Ll Do

• Lead Microsoft partnership programs and turn incentives into revenue and margin growth.
• Build and manage key vendor relationships, tiering partners and tracking performance.
• Drive joint business plans, co-selling/marketing, and secure funding with proven ROI.
• Elevate Wanstor’s brand through PR, awards, campaigns, and industry frameworks.
• Enable teams with certifications, training, and partner program adoption.
• Track market trends and partner roadmaps; advise leadership and source new vendors.
• Represent Wanstor at Microsoft and partner events and councils.

What You'Ll Need

• Previous experience in a Partner Manager, Vendor Manager, or Channel role within an MSP, IT reseller, or technology vendor. 
• Deep understanding of Microsoft’s partner ecosystem, licensing, and incentive structures
• Experience turning vendor programs into measurable revenue, margin, and brand impact.
• Track record of securing and managing rebates, MDF, and co-sell/co-market program
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link partner activity to revenue and GP
• Skilled communicator, network builder, and cross-functional influencer

What You'Ll Love

🌴 Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
📚 Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers.
🌟 Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge.
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year.
🎉 Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.