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.
The Cloudera Sr Partner Sales Manager (PSM) is a critical member of our field sales organization. Our PSM’s are responsible for coordinating and orchestrating all partner engagement at prospect and customer accounts. PSM’s are revenue focused and carry a bookings number for partner-influenced deals in their assigned regions.
As a Sr 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 growth strategy that will ensure software bookings growth goals are achieved.
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.
Align with Cloudera’s corporate Business Development team to execute strategic partner GTM plays
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.
You may also have:
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in direct and channel sales.
Strong understanding of the big data software business.
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.
Ability to set priorities, focus on details and motivate internal and external teams to deliver agreed upon goals.
Ability to lead teams and projects through influence rather than direction.
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
EEO/VEVRAA
LI - CH1
LI - Remote
Skills Required
- 10+ years' experience in direct and channel sales
- Strong understanding of the big data software business
- Proven channel sales /alliance experience
- Record of success in enterprise technology sales
- Experience creating and executing partner business plans
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








