Global Longtail Sales Specialist – Global Alliances & Channels

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. Global Longtail Sales Specialist – Global Alliances & Channels Accelerate pipeline expansion and catalyze partner-driven growth by orchestrating our ecosystem's sales lifecycle for our premier AI-Powered Process Automation platform. Location: Chennai, India | Work Model: Onsite About the Team The Global Alliances and Channels team at Appian is a fast-paced, dynamic organization that plays an integral role in driving Appian's growth globally. We are passionate about driving digital transformation by bringing Appian solutions that provide the speed, agility, and efficiency needed for enterprises to compete and grow. Our team is dedicated to supporting an extraordinary global network, ensuring our partners are fully equipped to sell and deliver Enterprise-Grade Orchestration at scale. The Opportunity At Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards, approach challenges with ambition, and hold ourselves accountable to achieve the best results. As a Global Longtail Sales Specialist, you will act as a primary growth engine for the foundational tiers of Appian’s global partner ecosystem. Moving beyond standard tracking, you will actively navigate the B2B sales cycle, ask critical qualifying questions, and bridge the gap between longtail partners and Field Sales to accelerate enterprise pipeline validation. What You’ll Do Own the end-to-end longtail deal registration lifecycle, ensuring incoming opportunities are validated, monitored, and escalated quickly to maximize partner engagement and ensure accurate CRM attribution. Act as the primary sales conduit between partner deal submitters, Alliance Team Theater Leaders, and Appian Field Sales to accelerate cross-functional communication, streamline qualification, and drive deal progression. Equip longtail partners for market success by guiding them through Appian’s sales processes, provisioning entry-level enablement materials, and teaching them how to effectively position our core automation solutions. Conduct regular pipeline health checks on global longtail opportunities, proactively engaging partners to update sales stages, flag stalled cycles, and uncover potential expansion areas. Manage a high volume of global transactions and partner interactions simultaneously, converting data insights into structured pipeline movement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, or a related field. 1-3+ years of experience in channel sales support, inside sales, partner success, or similar corporate B2B sales enablement roles. Solid experience supporting a B2B sales cycle, with a clear understanding of opportunity qualification and the specific data points Account Executives require to validate a pipeline opportunity. Demonstrated experience navigating, updating, and maintaining enterprise CRM systems, with a strong proficiency in Salesforce. Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, capable of interacting professionally with diverse global stakeholders across multiple time zones. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience within a fast-growing software-as-a-service (SaaS) or enterprise software corporation. Strong pipeline management skills, with an aptitude for identifying trends and bottlenecks within an indirect sales model. We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. #ChannelSales #SalesEnablement #Salesforce #InsideSales #SaaS Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. 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About Appian Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. 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