Business Area:
SalesSeniority Level:
Mid-Senior levelJob Description:
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
At Cloudera, our goal is to make each individual feel valued for his or her contributions to the company’s mission. We are looking for smart people who want to help make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow.
The Cloudera Partner Sales Manager (PSM) is a critical member of our field sales organization. Our PSM’s are responsible for building regional partner strategies, partner enablement and working collaboratively to close deals within existing or prospect accounts. PSM’s are revenue focused and carry a bookings number for partner sold or influenced deals in their assigned regions.
As a Partner Sales Manager you will:
- Drive proactive sales opportunity generation, pipeline management and deal closure with partners.
- Align with assigned sales teams to develop a regional partner strategy that will ensure Partner and Cloudera sales success
- Meet or exceed all sales targets
- Deep understanding of partners business model and what motivates them to partner with Cloudera. Ability to articulate partner success criteria internally.
- Develop a regional partner map outlining current partner capabilities, capacity and gaps.
- Build a regional partner business plan with quantified goals and milestones to achieve partner-influenced revenue metrics.
- Identify, recruit and onboard key local partners required to meet/exceed plan goals.
- Facilitate the development of advanced partner solutions to drive revenue growth
- Maintain and report an accurate partner sales forecast in SFDC with 4X pipeline coverage.
- Manage regular business reviews between Cloudera and priority partners.
We’re excited about you if you have:
- Minimum 7 + years’ experience in channel sales.
- Proven channel sales /alliance experience with quantifiable results building the field execution with key partners.
- Must possess a quantifiable record of success in enterprise technology sales, with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales objectives and the ability to generate new business through partners.
- Must understand complex sales process, build consensus and be adept at developing sponsorship to drive sales and technical certification results at multiple levels.
- Direct experience creating and executing partner business plans with both Global and regional sized partners, specifically IBM
- Ability to set priorities, focus on details and motivate internal and external teams to deliver agreed upon goals.
- Experience working in both start-up and larger company environments, and with partners of different sizes.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Compensation Details:
- Base Salary: €68K - €76K
- Benefits: Private Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Term Life Insurance, Accident and Permanent Disability, and Unplug Days.
- Commission: €48K - €51K
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. The proposed salary package range shall be assigned based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns other than as required by law.
What you can expect from us:
- Generous PTO Policy
- Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
- Flexible WFH Policy
- Mental & Physical Wellness programs
- Phone/Internet Reimbursement program
- Access to Continued Career Development
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive Packages
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Resource Groups
Cloudera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Resource Groups
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Skills Required
- Minimum 7+ years experience in direct and channel sales
- Deep understanding of the Data and AI ecosystem and enterprise software business
- Proven channel sales / alliance experience with quantifiable results
- Record of success in enterprise technology sales and ability to meet or exceed sales objectives
- Experience maintaining accurate partner sales forecast in SFDC (Salesforce) with 4X pipeline coverage
- Direct experience creating and executing partner business plans with global and regional partners
- Ability to build regional partner strategies, recruit/onboard partners, and run partner business reviews
- Strong communication, mentoring, and leadership through influence skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Cloudera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cloudera and has not been reviewed or approved by Cloudera.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay practices are presented as equity-audited with a recognized Fair Pay Workplace certification and ongoing internal reviews. Compensation is often characterized as competitive for similar-sized peers, with visible market-aligned ranges for key roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefit descriptions emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside life and disability insurance, an EAP, wellness programming, and U.S. gym reimbursement. Health coverage is described as strong in practice.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include generous PTO and holidays plus recurring companywide Unplugged Days that create extended weekends. Parental and medical leave are also highlighted as part of the core package.
Cloudera Insights
What We Do
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
Why Work With Us
Impact at Scale: The infrastructure we build solves massive problems for top global banks, telecommunications giants, and healthcare providers. Cutting-Edge Tech: Work directly at the intersection of Open Source, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. Unmatched Flexibility: Enjoy a remote-friendly, hybrid culture that respects your time—including







