Joel Holmes

Accomplished sales professional and leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and supporting individuals at top companies such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Nokia, and more. Extensive experience in working with technology partners and customers, excelling in leadership, sales strategy, partner channel management, and customer problem-solving. Strong coaching and mentoring skills contribute to success in building genuine and trusting relationships at all levels. Skilled in understanding and influencing stakeholders to foster collaboration for mutual business success. International Coaching Federation coach passionate about helping individuals refine skills and implement strategies to achieve KPIs, as well as personal and career goals. Passion extends to supporting partners and customers in problem-solving and identifying growth opportunities. Over 11 years of successful partnerships and leadership in the technology industry, including leading teams, partner channels, and serving as a Partner Sales Manager at AWS and Microsoft. Advocated for partners internally, oversaw priority deals, and provided guidance to partner and internal salespeople as a senior stakeholder in the Greenfield organization. Actively contributes to creating a great place to work that embraces diverse perspectives to drive business success by leading communities that promote culture, wellbeing, and inclusion.

• Led and collaborated with team of 20 in the development of the NZ Partner Community Days
• Senior stakeholder, coach, mentor, and collaborator of 15+ staff members in the Greenfield "Growth" business across customer sales reps, demand gen reps, and solution achritects - not direct reports.
• Led and implemented cross team go to market and sales strategies with partner led offers and solutions, driving + 20% vs target

• 6 years key account management: Coke, George Weston Foods, South Pacific Brands.
• District Sales Manager of territory manager, and merchandise team leadership at George Weston Foods.
• Retail store manager and team leadership at Pak N Pedal.
• Business Ownership – 2006-2008; Hospitality.

• Wellbeing Community Lead.
• Indigenous Diversity & Inclusion Lead.
• Global Sales & Leadership Coaching Subject Matter Expert.