GSI Partner Development Lead- EMEA

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is investing in the next phase of its partner organisation. Our go-to-market partner model prioritises strategic partnerships that drive net-new pipeline, customer acquisition, and market expansion. The partner organisation plays a central role in bringing Smartsheet's AI platform capabilities to market, developing relationships across the AI ecosystem, and driving enterprise adoption through strategic co-sell and solution development. We are looking for a seasoned partnership leader to own the EMEA partner strategy and commercial outcomes. The right candidate brings deep experience building productive relationships with systems integrators, GSIs, and technology alliance partners; has led partner organisations through strategic shifts; and carries a track record of delivering against sourced revenue targets. Critically, this leader must be ready to hit the ground running, inheriting an existing partner portfolio and team, and be comfortable driving transformation within an organisation. This role is based at Smartsheet in London, UK (hybrid working cadence) and reports to our VP, Corporate Business & Development. You Will * Own the EMEA partner strategy end-to-end: portfolio design, partner selection, commercial execution, and revenue accountability * Carry and deliver against partner-sourced revenue targets for the region * Build and deepen executive relationships with strategic systems integrators, GSIs, and technology alliance partners (hyperscalers, Databricks, Anthropic, Google), as well as Big 4 consulting firms with active practice areas relevant to Smartsheet * Develop co-sell and co-market motions that generate genuine net-new pipeline and customer introductions, with particular focus on vertical landing-and-expand plays in sectors such as manufacturing, utilities, and life sciences * Drive adoption and penetration of Smartsheet's AI capabilities into the enterprise through strategic partner motions * Build and develop relationships with key partners across the AI ecosystem to extend Smartsheet's platform reach and market relevance * Lead, develop, and grow a team of Partner Account Managers aligned to a strategic, sourced-revenue-oriented model * Evolve partner coverage to prioritise partners that drive strategic value, market access, and measurable business outcomes * Drive deal registration discipline and pipeline rigor across the EMEA partner portfolio * Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Deal Desk, Partner Operations, and Partner Marketing to execute joint go-to-market plans * Represent Smartsheet externally as a thought leader and advocate for ecosystem-driven growth * Identify and convert supplier or vendor relationships into referral and resell partnerships, expanding the addressable partner ecosystem beyond traditional SI channels * Support Smartsheet geographic expansion within EMEA by identifying local market opportunities and partner ecosystems (e.g. DACH, France) where localised partner coverage can unlock new growth * Perform other duties as assigned You Have * 10+ years in partner/channel leadership roles within SaaS or enterprise technology; candidates with 15 years of highly relevant GSI/SI experience will be considered where track record is strong * Demonstrated success building and scaling GSI and SI partnerships that produce sourced revenue, with evidence of specific named-account wins or ARR growth milestones * Quota-carrying experience with a track record of meeting or exceeding partner-sourced revenue targets * Experience leading partner organisations through strategic transformation; you have shaped a partner portfolio, shifted a team orientation, or evolved a channel model around strategic outcomes, including taking a team from a volume/coverage model to a strategic/sourced-revenue model * Strong understanding of AI impact on enterprise software and partner ecosystems; you know how to position an AI platform through strategic partners and drive enterprise adoption * Strong executive presence and the ability to engage C-level and practice-level contacts at major consulting and technology firms * Deep understanding of hybrid direct + channel go-to-market models, including the economics and mechanics of partner-influenced vs. partner-sourced business * Experience with cloud marketplace transactions is strongly preferred * Track record of building and developing high-performing teams through periods of strategic change * Willingness to travel ~20% for partner and internal meetings * Proven ability to drive partner pipeline growth quickly upon joining; ability to show early-quarter impact and momentum within a new organisation * Experience operating across EMEA sub-regions (e.g. UK&I, DACH, Southern Europe, South Africa) with sensitivity to local partner dynamics and market conditions * Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis Preferred * Experience in collaborative work management, project portfolio management (PPM), or adjacent enterprise SaaS platform categories (e.g.BPM, low-code workflow) * Existing relationships within Big 4 consulting firms, top-tier SIs, or major technology alliance ecosystems; named relationships at Accenture, IBM, TechM, Wipro, Capgemini, NTT Data, DXC or Cognizant are a plus * MBA or equivalent strategic leadership experience * Familiarity with infrastructure, capital project, or industry-specific verticals (e.g. financial services, utilities, nuclear/energy, life sciences) where Smartsheet has established or emerging partner traction Perks & Benefits: * Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members * Monthly contributions toward your pension * Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity * 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program * 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave * 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave * Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community * Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses * Company Funded Perks including a counselling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account. * Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific)   Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.   #LI-Remote

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Learn more at grafana.com [http://grafana.com] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grafana-labs/] and X [https://twitter.com/grafana]. We’re scaling fast and staying true to what makes us different: an open-source legacy, a global collaborative culture, and a passion for meaningful work. Our team thrives in an innovation-driven environment where transparency, autonomy, and trust fuel everything we do. You may not meet every requirement, and that’s okay. If this role excites you, we’d love you to raise your hand for what could be a truly career-defining opportunity. THE OPPORTUNITY AS A MANAGER OF SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING FOR THE NEMEA REGION AT GRAFANA LABS, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF BUILDING AND MANAGING A TEAM OF HIGH PERFORMING SOLUTION ENGINEERS.  YOU WILL OWN THE REGIONAL BUILD-OUT WITH YOUR SALES LEADER COUNTERPARTS, ADOPTING EXISTING OSS SPECIFIC GTM STRATEGIES AND DEVELOPING NEW ONES AS NEEDED. YOU’LL WORK WITH YOUR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COUNTERPARTS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE SUCCESSFUL AFTER THE SALE, IN THEIR ADOPTION AND ROLLOUT OF GRAFANA PRODUCTS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SUPPORT, TRAINING AND CUSTOMER SUCCESS.  YOU’LL WORK WITH MARKETING TO DRIVE COMMUNITY AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS IN THE REGION DESIGNED TO BROADEN THE ADOPTION OF BOTH OSS AND COMMERCIAL/CLOUD VERSIONS OF OUR PRODUCTS.  YOU’LL ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY DELIVERING VALUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS BY INFLUENCING THE ROADMAP, BASED ON YOUR CUSTOMERS AND TEAM FEEDBACK, AS WELL AS LEVERAGING YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE IN THE MONITORING AND OBSERVABILITY SPACE.  ALL OF THIS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR YOU TO HIT AND THEN EXCEED YOUR REGION'S FINANCIAL TARGETS AND ULTIMATELY, OUR COMPANY'S GOALS.  YOUR IMPACT WILL BE FELT GLOBALLY WHEN THE JOB IS DONE WELL.   What you'll be Doing: * Attract, recruit, ramp and mentor a team of great Presales SE’s from diverse backgrounds and experiences.   * Get the best out of your team with a servant based leadership approach.  Adopting a player/coach mentality will be critical here, ensuring that you balance your field responsibilities with the needs of your team.  Mentoring and career development will be critical to your team's success over the long term   * Direct the bulk of your day to day work based on guidance and goals from leadership, owning the planning, actions and outcomes of the region.   * Partner with the Benelux / NEMEA Sales leadership on customer programs, marketing initiatives and community/company events to drive adoption and expansion within our customer base. * Executive sponsorship of key accounts in the region will be key to your success.  Being a thought leader/partner to your customers and the company within EMEA. * Understanding your key customers’ strategies for adoption of Grafana technologies and developing programs and collateral to enable them to be successful.   * Ensure that your customers’ requirements are being met with our product through partnership with Product Management and Engineering, helping them prioritize their team's time with a data-driven approach to wins/losses/needs vs wants, etc.   * Own and report on the quarter over quarter cadence of your team while they help prospects evaluate our software with demonstrations, technical deep dives, trials and POVs.   * Find and drive enablement and sell with/through channel partners in the region.  Both at a local, geo and global level with both RSI’s and GSI’s.   What Makes you a Great Fit: * Some experience leading a team, 5-10 years in the high tech industry having held roles such as Developer, Architect, Sales Engineer/Architect, Manager, etc. * Proven success working in a fast-paced, high growth startup environment that is remote-first * Proven track record of mentoring, developing people and managing performance over time.  Has successfully mentored individual contributors. * Open Source selling or Cloud first/Product led sales go to market motion a big plus.   * Direct experience implementing and/or executing a formal sales methodology, eg COM, Value selling, qualification frameworks like MEDDPICC * Direct experience selling monitoring/data/visualisation products.   * Proven ability to own a book of business, direct your own and your team's work and initiatives to exceed your quarterly targets. * English fluency required, and a second European language is preferred * Located in the Netherlands  In the Netherlands, the OTE compensation range for this role is EUR 145,000 - EUR 172,000.  Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed in the interview process. Benefits include equity, bonus (if applicable), and other benefits listed on our careers page. [https://grafana.com/about/careers/#jobs] #LI-Remote *Compensation ranges are country specific. If you are applying for this role from a different location than listed above, your recruiter will discuss your specific market’s defined pay range & benefits at the beginning of the process. Why You’ll Thrive at Grafana Labs: * 100% Remote, Global Culture - As a remote-only company, we bring together talent from around the world, united by a culture of collaboration and shared purpose. * Scaling Organization – Tackle meaningful work in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment. * Transparent Communication – Expect open decision-making and regular company-wide updates. * Innovation-Driven – Autonomy and support to ship great work and try new things. * Open Source Roots – Built on community-driven values that shape how we work. * Empowered Teams – High trust, low ego culture that values outcomes over optics. * Career Growth Pathways – Defined opportunities to grow and develop your career. * Approachable Leadership – Transparent execs who are involved, visible, and human. * Passionate People – Join a team of smart, supportive folks who care deeply about what they do. * In-Person onboarding - We want you to thrive from day 1 with your fellow new ‘Grafanistas’ to learn all about what we do and how we do it.  * Balance is Key - We operate a global annual leave policy of 30 days per annum. 3 days of your annual leave entitlement are reserved for Grafana Shutdown Days to allow the team to really disconnect. *We will comply with local legislation where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer: Grafana Labs is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, colour, nationality, origin, caste, sex, gender reassignment identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, maternity, marital, family or carer status, or any other characteristic which is protected by local law. We believe that equality and diversity build a strong organisation, and we work hard to ensure that is the foundation of our organisation as we grow. Grafana Labs may utilize AI tools in its recruitment process to assist in matching information provided in CVs to job postings. The recruitment team will continue to review inbound CVs manually to identify alignment with current openings. #LI-Remote For information about how your personal data is used once you’ve applied to a job, check out our privacy policy [https://grafana.com/legal/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-policy/].