This is a pivotal individual contributor role at the heart of Freshworks’ North America channel growth strategy. As SI Partner Manager, you will own the full lifecycle of our Systems Integrator business in North America — from prospecting and signing new SI partners through to driving active pipeline and revenue through those relationships.The North America SI opportunity is significant. Freshworks is building a strategic motion to displace incumbent ITSM and CX platforms through SI-led delivery, and this role sits at the center of that effort. You will work closely with field sales, pre-sales, and marketing, as well as directly with SI practice leads, to build a partner ecosystem that generates meaningful, repeatable revenue.The right person for this role combines a hunter’s instinct for identifying and signing the right partners with the commercial discipline to hold those partners accountable to joint business plans and pipeline commitments. You know how SIs operate, how they build practices, and how to get from first conversation to active GTM motion.Responsibilities:SI Recruitment & OnboardingIdentify, target, and sign SI partners (e.g., Capgemini, CGI, Unisys) aligned to Freshworks’ ITSM and CX growth prioritiesBuild and maintain a pipeline of prospective SI partners, drawing on market mapping, ex-ServiceNow and ex-incumbent networks, and competitive intelligenceLead the end-to-end partner recruitment process — from initial outreach and business case development through to contract execution and onboardingDesign and execute structured onboarding programs that bring new SIs to first-deal-ready status quickly: product knowledge, commercial terms, deal registration, pre-sales support modelPartner Enablement & AccelerationBuild and maintain SI partner capability across sales, pre-sales, and delivery —ensuring partners can self-sufficiently position, scope, and close Freshworks-based solutionsDevelop joint go-to-market plans with each SI partner, including target verticals, solution plays, and co-sell motions with Freshworks field teamsDrive participation in Freshworks enablement programmes, including accreditation, demo certification, and deal support resourcesAct as the primary relationship owner into SI practice leads and partner alliances teams, building multi-threaded engagement across sales, delivery, and leadershipPipeline & RevenueOwn and actively manage a partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline, working with CAMs and field AEs to progress and close SI-originated opportunitiesSet and hold partners to joint pipeline targets and revenue commitments through structured QBR and business planning rhythmsCo-sell alongside SI partners on key opportunities, providing commercial, technical, and executive support as requiredTrack and report on SI pipeline health, deal velocity, and revenue contribution through Salesforce, ensuring accurate and up-to-date forecastingStrategy & Ecosystem DevelopmentContribute to the North America SI partner strategy, including partner selection criteria, tiering, and investment allocationIdentify SI partners with existing ServiceNow or legacy ITSM practices as priority displacement targets and develop engagement plans accordinglyWork cross-functionally with marketing, product, and pre-sales to develop SI-specific content, solution briefs, and campaign assetsFeed market and competitive intelligence back into channel leadership, including partner sentiment, competitor partner programmes, and whitespace opportunity
