About the role:
We're looking for a talented EU Channels & SI leader to join our Partnerships team. The Partnerships team at Anaconda drives growth by building strategic relationships with channel partners and system integrators across Europe. We translate Anaconda's deep open-source roots and AI platform capabilities into scaled partner success, expanding our reach to enterprises building the future with AI. We approach partnerships by taking time to understand business needs, building relationships grounded in mutual value, and owning the full partner lifecycle from recruitment through joint revenue delivery.
As part of the Partnerships team, this role will own channel and system integrator relationships across the EU and UKI territory. You'll recruit, enable, and scale partners who bring Anaconda's Enterprise AI platform to organizations transforming how they innovate with data and AI, working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and technical teams to drive measurable partner-sourced revenue.
What You'll Do:
* Build and manage strategic channel and SI partnerships across EU by identifying partners aligned with enterprise AI needs and developing joint go-to-market strategies that drive measurable pipeline and revenue
* Recruit and onboard new partners in growth markets by assessing partner capabilities, defining success criteria, and creating enablement programs that accelerate time-to-revenue
* Serve as primary partner contact for relationship management, sales enablement, and deal support by providing technical and commercial guidance that helps partners position and close Anaconda solutions
* Execute joint business plans with top partners through quarterly business reviews, co-marketing initiatives, and opportunity management that expands partnership value and revenue contribution
* Collaborate with sales teams to identify partner opportunities and coordinate deal engagement by mapping accounts, facilitating introductions, and orchestrating resources that drive joint wins
* Develop scalable partnership processes and best practices by documenting playbooks, refining enablement materials, and sharing insights that improve program effectiveness across the organization
* Track and report on partnership metrics and activities by maintaining accurate pipeline data, analyzing performance trends, and providing visibility to leadership on progress against revenue and strategic goals
* Partner with internal teams including marketing, sales engineering, and professional services throughout the partner lifecycle to ensure coordinated support from onboarding through solution delivery
Your impact will be measured through:
* Partner-sourced pipeline and revenue growth in EU territory
* New partner recruitment and time-to-first-deal metrics
* Partner engagement levels and deal registration activity
* Joint customer satisfaction and partnership health scores
What You Need:
* 10+ years experience in channel, partner, or alliance management roles with demonstrated success building revenue-generating partner relationships
* Track record of managing partner ecosystems including regional integrators, technology partners, or global system integrators with measurable business outcomes
* Experience in enterprise technology, AI/ML, data platforms, or DevSecOps with ability to understand technical positioning and partner enablement needs
* Proficiency with SaaS platforms and cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) relevant to enterprise AI deployment models
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, technology, or related field
* Consistent achievement of quarterly partner revenue and pipeline goals with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
* You embody our values of Clarity, Care and Candor
* You care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish
What Will Make You Stand Out:
* You embody our values: "Curious by Default", "Build Together", "Own It", and "Lead with Guts and Heart", and our behaviors: Clarity, Care and Candor
* You care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish
* You are an Owner/Builder/Operator - experience building partnerships across AI, cloud, data, or application security ecosystems with understanding of technical buyer personas
* Proven success developing and executing strategic partnership strategies in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments
* Experience working cross-functionally to orchestrate complex partnership initiatives involving product, engineering, and go-to-market teams
* Track record of translating strong open-source community adoption into commercial partnership opportunities and revenue
* Working knowledge AI workflows, platforms, systems, and the ecosystem that enables outcomes with partners and customers
* Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
* Experience working in an open-source, AI, or data science-oriented company
Why You'll Like Working Here:
* You'll thrive in a high-performance environment where results are recognized and rewarded
* Your work directly contributes to shaping the future of data science, machine learning, and AI in the enterprise.
* You'll work alongside a collaborative team that values diverse, thoughtful discussion, clarity and candor.
* You'll be supported by a culture that puts employees first - with flexible hours, a fully remote setup, and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing and growth.
The application deadline for this role is 04/02/2026; applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the role is filled.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* Flexible Vacation Policy
* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Income Protection insurance
* Paid Parental Leave
* Monthly Wellness Stipend
* Mental Health Resources
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