We are looking for a hardworking, innovative Principal Partner Specialist, Google Cloud with great energy, passion, and initiative to channel new business for the fastest growing and most-popular database on the planet, MongoDB.
The Principal Cloud Partner Specialist will lead the strategic pursuit of large-scale transformation opportunities across the customer base, act as the deal-maker across Google Cloud & MongoDB, and own the end-to-end partner relationship. The role will be supported by Google Cloud & MongoDB Sales Leadership, Solution Architects, Marketing, and Sales Operations, all geared towards the success of the individual.
This individual will own the Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy with Google Cloud in the US-East region, and will be responsible for generating incremental pipeline via our cloud partnerships, growing deal size and accelerating sales cycle, and close business leveraging our partner programs. Must be located in the United States, preferably on the East Coast, with the ability to commute into the New York City headquarters office as needed.
Responsibilities- Build & leverage Executive-level relationships between Google Cloud & MongoDB to create and close business
- Proactively prospect, identify, qualify, and develop a sales pipeline to and through our cloud partners
- Report to the Head of Global Co-sell for GCP and own, on behalf of AVP Northeast & AVP Southeast, all things Google Cloud related
- Drive large and strategic deals in partnership with the MongoDB field sales, partners, and Google Cloud sales teams
- Interlock with the Global Cloud Program team for backup, support, and pipeline generation
- Own Quota for generating new business and uncovering new workloads/logos via cloud partners
- Generate strategic joint pipeline with Google Cloud and support direct sales force on defined end-user sales pursuits
- Forecast co-sell Net ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) and sourced new workloads by cloud partners to sales leadership on a weekly basis
- 8 + years experience in a quota carrying direct strategic sales or partner/channel sales, ideally with experience co-selling with the hyperscalers
- Solid experience in generating pipeline and sales forecasting
- Experience in working in a heavy sales matrix model
- Relevant experience and knowledge of open source, enterprise software apps, SaaS, Database, or Cloud Computing
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to drive complex sales cycles, demonstrating multiple stakeholder management
- Experience developing successful and scalable technology partnership programs
- Ability to engage & influence C-Level executives
- Given the profile of this role, we are looking for consistent overachievers
- Energetic, resourceful, upbeat, entrepreneurial, tenacious team player
- Previous Sales Methodology training a plus (e.g. MEDDIC, SPIN, Challenger Sales)
- College degree in business, economics, engineering, finance, science, math or similar
- Possess aptitude to learn quickly and establish credibility. High EQ and self-aware
- The ability to work in fast paced environment, be trusted to drive initiatives autonomously and gain buy in from a wide collection of stakeholders
- Passionate about growing your career in the largest market in software and developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of MongoDB products
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform, the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and over 60,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Req ID: 426234
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
Skills Required
- 8+ years experience in strategic sales or partner/channel sales
- Experience co-selling with hyperscalers
- Solid experience in generating pipeline and sales forecasting
- Experience in a heavy sales matrix model
- Knowledge of open source, enterprise software apps, SaaS, Database, or Cloud Computing
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to drive complex sales cycles
- Experience developing successful technology partnership programs
- Ability to engage & influence C-Level executives
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 20 weeks, backup childcare days, and global fertility/adoption support are emphasized as generous and inclusive. Family-forming programs through dedicated partners and structured return-to-work flexibility further strengthen this pillar.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with extras like free primary-care memberships, mental-health resources, and care navigation. Added coverage for gender affirmation and menopause/low-testosterone needs underscores depth in clinical and holistic support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, meditation and mindfulness tools, and fitness partnerships are highlighted alongside in-office lunches on hub days. These everyday perks complement core coverage and support sustained work-life balance.
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