At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done.
Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team. Our EMEA Partners & Alliances organization is seeking a Partner Development Manager to join our growing team in EMEA Central (DACH & Eastern Europe).
GSI and RSI Partners offer consulting services and implement Snowflake in customer environments and refer new customers to Snowflake. We are looking for a self driven, go getter to help grow these Partners into profitable revenue streams and accelerate our Partner Ecosystem and the growth of the business.
We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of strong communication skills, diplomacy in successfully working with difficult partners (it’s easy when everything is going fine) and strong business acumen in growing a business/ channel/ partnership.
Reporting to the Regional Partner Director for EMEA Central, you will have a unique opportunity to work for a disruptive company at the forefront of the Data & AI revolution, and lead the development of a vibrant Partner community.
AS A PARTNER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (EMEA CENTRAL) YOU WILL:
Manage a portfolio of high performing Global Systems Integrators (GSI's) and Regional SI’s (RSIs) to achieve partnership goals such as net new customers and consumption
Support your partners in their go-to-market activities (business planning, pipeline development, QBR, marketing, enablement sales activities across different Go-To-Market options…)
Ensure successful execution of the business plan by developing and managing relationships across functional areas within the partner
Work with the partner to expand the partnership into new strategic areas (new Service Lines and Industry Verticals)
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders (typically Partner/Managing Director Level)
Organise and execute events with and for our partner community
Pitch value proposition of Snowflake partnership on all levels (up to C-Level)
Ensure alignment of all relevant stakeholders on pursues in joint accounts
OUR IDEAL PDM WILL HAVE:
7+ years of professional experience in Channel Management, Software/Services Sales, Consulting, and/or Business Development in Cloud or Software Technology
Experience in working with SIs (such as KPMG, EY, CapGemini, Atos, etc.) to leverage their strategic influence to drive technology sales in a joint sales offering
Proven experience in delivering strong results in pipeline generation and bookings, by leveraging existing and recruiting targeted new partners
Cloud Technology, AI/ML, Data, Analytics, API and platform experience and understanding
Ability to build, lead and implement strategy in a cross-functional environment
Strong executive selling and business development skills; proven ability to understand different partner GTM and organizational models
Ability to design and present business plans, track and articulate program progress, design and document program guidelines for distribution throughout the organization (all levels) and for external use
MUST HAVE: Excellent communication skills, verbal & written in German & and English. Strong problem solving skills and ability to organize priorities in a dynamic environment
Bachelor's degree
Be able to travel between 25% - 50% in some months
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT SNOWFLAKE:
Unique opportunity to work on a truly disruptive software product!
Develop a brand new set of ecosystem alliances for Snowflake making data more accessible to customers
Develop, lead and execute industry-changing initiatives
Learn from the best! Join a dedicated, experienced team of professionals
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com
Skills Required
- 7+ years of professional experience in channel management, software or services sales, consulting, and/or business development in cloud or software technology
- Experience working with global or regional systems integrators to drive joint technology sales
- Proven results in pipeline generation and bookings through existing and newly recruited partners
- Understanding of cloud technology, AI/ML, data, analytics, APIs, and platforms
- Ability to build, lead, and implement strategy in a cross-functional environment
- Strong executive selling and business development skills
- Ability to understand different partner go-to-market and organizational models
- Ability to design and present business plans, track program progress, and document program guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
- Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment
- Bachelor’s degree
- Ability to travel 25%–50% during some months
Snowflake Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Snowflake and has not been reviewed or approved by Snowflake.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as top‑of‑market across multiple roles. The company also points to a Fair Pay Workplace certification, signaling externally reviewed pay‑equity practices.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is a meaningful part of total compensation, with new‑hire grants, refresh potential, and a discounted ESPP with a favorable lookback. Feedback suggests this ownership component materially boosts perceived total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Parental leave is described as up to 26 weeks paid in the U.S., paired with flexible or generous PTO and multiple leave types. Family‑building benefits and a dedicated parental‑leave hub further expand support.
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Why Work With Us
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