
Partner Sales Manager – IBM OEM Partnership
Cockroach Labs
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $183,600 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own and manage the IBM OEM partnership across the Americas, serving as the primary regional owner and point of accountability
- Act as a co-sell overlay, working closely with IBM’s Americas sales organization and Cockroach Labs’ field sales teams to create, progress, and influence partner-sourced and partner-attributed pipeline
- Work closely with IBM’s Americas sales organization and Cockroach Labs’ sales teams to generate and progress partner-sourced and partner-attributed pipeline, directly driving regional revenue through joint selling motions
- Drive net-new and expansion revenue by identifying new customers, expanding footprint within existing accounts, and increasing market penetration across the U.S. and Canada
- Lead account-specific partner programs and execution plans for priority IBM accounts, tracking progress and driving measurable outcomes
- Support opportunities from deal origin through close, partnering with sales on strategy, execution, and negotiations
- Drive regional partner enablement, including sales training, field readiness, and messaging alignment
- Maintain ownership of pipeline management and forecasting, ensuring accurate visibility, disciplined deal tracking, and consistent internal and external reporting
- Lead regular pipeline, deal, and business reviews with IBM and internal stakeholders
- Serve as the primary point of contact for relationship management, communications, and executive alignment with IBM across the Americas, including escalation management when needed
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Sales Leadership, Product, and Marketing teams
- Travel across the U.S. and Canada to support partner engagement, customer meetings, and regional events
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in partner sales or partnership management
- Proven ability to drive revenue through partners, ideally within OEM, cloud, or enterprise technology ecosystems
- Strong sales-focused mindset with experience owning pipeline, forecasting, and closing complex deals
- Demonstrated success working closely with partner sales teams and internal field sales organizations
- Highly motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating autonomously in a regional role
- Ability to manage multiple accounts, programs, and initiatives simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to track progress across complex deals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across organizations
- Willingness to travel across the U.S. and Canada
- Creative, outside-the-box thinker who can adapt to complex partner dynamics
- Self-motivated, target-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Funds
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Benefits
- Mental Wellbeing Benefits
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
partner salespartnership managementpipeline managementforecastingclosing complex dealsrevenue generationaccount managementsales trainingdeal trackingrelationship management
Soft Skills
strong sales-focused mindsethighly motivatedproactiveorganizational skillsattention to detailexcellent interpersonal skillscommunication skillscreative thinkingproblem-solving skillsability to work independently