Specialist - Alliances

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Support a diverse team in a semi-rotational role focused on cloud partnerships and operational excellence, directly impacting partner strategy and sales enablement.

Are you looking for a role that motivates and challenges you? Are you ready for an opportunity for growth? Do you want to work on teams where people roll up their sleeves to take on tough problems together, and regularly blow the doors off our clients with their outstanding teamwork? If you answered yes to those questions, 3Cloud might just be for you!

At 3Cloud, we hire people who aren’t afraid to experiment or fail. We hire people who are willing to give direct and candid feedback to their managers, leaders, and team members. We hire people who jump at those opportunities because they care about our collective growth and success. We hire people who challenge and hold each other accountable for living 3Cloud’s core values because they know that it will result in amazing experiences and solutions for our clients and each other.

We are seeking a high-potential, early-career professional to join our Cloud Programs & Alliances team in a unique, semi-rotational role that offers broad exposure to partner strategy, sales enablement, and operational excellence. As the Cloud Programs & Alliances Associate, you will provide direct support to the Director of Microsoft Partnerships and the Vice President of Partnerships & Programs, operating across key functions:

  • Business Management & Executive Support
  • Microsoft Alliance Development
  • Partner Operations & Program Execution
  • Sales Development Coordination

This is an ideal role for someone looking to build a career in cloud partnerships, business strategy, or technology sales, while gaining cross-functional experience at the intersection of cloud solutions and partner ecosystems.


Key Responsibilities

Executive & Business Management (30%)

  • Serve as a business manager and administrative right-hand to the Director and VP
  • Help prepare partnership reviews, internal reports, and Microsoft scorecard updates
  • Manage team calendars, meeting agendas, and cross-functional coordination

Alliances Support (30%)

  • Assist in the execution of Microsoft partnership motions, including co-sell opportunities, solution mapping, and campaign alignment
  • Track and report on partner program participation, incentives, and competencies
  • Support planning and logistics for joint events, campaigns, and conferences (e.g., Microsoft Inspire)

Operations & Program Execution (25%)

  • Maintain internal tools and dashboards tracking partner activities, certifications, and pipeline impact
  • Help manage documentation for key programs including Solution Designations, IP Co-Sell, and Azure Migration & Modernization
  • Support process improvements across partner operations and reporting

Sales Development (15%)

  • Collaborate with BDRs to align partner marketing campaigns to outbound motions
  • Track influence and source attribution for Microsoft-sourced leads
  • Help manage Salesforce hygiene and campaign tagging for partner deals

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred)
  • 0–2 years of professional experience (internships included)
  • Strong project coordination and communication skills
  • Comfort with data, reporting, and using tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
  • Interest in cloud technologies and partnerships (Microsoft experience a plus)

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure or Microsoft Partner Network programs
  • Experience supporting go-to-market or partner teams in a tech-focused organization
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

 

This Job Posting will expire on Monday, December 15th, 2025.


3Cloud Total Rewards Highlights Include:  

  • Flexible work location with a virtual first approach to work! 
  • 401(K) with match up to 50% of your 6% contributions of eligible pay 
  • Generous PTO providing a minimum of 15 days in addition to 9 paid company holidays and 2 floating personal days  
  • Two medical plan options to allow you the choice to elect what works best for you!
  • Option for vision and dental coverage 
  • 100% employer paid coverage for life and disability insurance
  • Paid leave for birth parents and non-birth parents 
  • Option for Healthcare FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care FSA
  • $67.00 monthly tech and home office allowance
  • Utilization and/or discretionary bonus eligibility based on role 
  • Employee Assistance Program to help with everyday challenges

3Cloud offers competitive compensation. In addition to base pay employees are eligible to receive an annual discretionary/utilization bonus. If you are hired at 3Cloud your final base salary is based on factors such as skills, education, experience and/or geographic location. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above includes the full base salary range for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

Base Salary Range
$65,100$94,400 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? At 3Cloud we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

At this time, we cannot sponsor applicants for work visas.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work location with a virtual first approach to work!
  • Health Insurance: Option for vision and dental coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program: Employee Assistance Program to help with everyday challenges
  • Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave for birth parents and non-birth parents
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO providing a minimum of 15 days in addition to 9 paid company holidays and 2 floating personal days

3Cloud is a Microsoft Azure consulting firm founded by former Microsoft executives, providing expert cloud services for digital transformation and business success.

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