Partner Acquisition Manager
Role Description & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Partner Acquisition Manager to play a critical role in expanding our partner ecosystem and driving growth for Dassault Systèmes in North America. This role will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and recruiting new Value-Added Resellers (VARs) aligned with our business objectives across our software brands, including ENOVIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA, and CATIA.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in B2B sales, partner recruitment, or business development and thrives in a consultative, value-driven sales approach. They will work closely with internal stakeholders and prospective partners to build long-term, high-value business relationships that contribute to our €99.9M growth ambition for 2027.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partner Identification & Market Analysis
- Research and identify potential partners that align with our domain-driven recruitment strategy (Digital Manufacturing, MBSE, Industrial Automation, Energy, Transportation, etc.).
- Assess market gaps and analyze where new partnerships can drive additional revenue and expand market reach.
- Maintain a structured pipeline of qualified partner prospects, tracking key engagement milestones.
2. Partner Engagement & Recruitment
- Initiate and nurture relationships with potential partners, positioning Dassault Systèmes as a strategic business opportunity.
- Present the business case for partnership, articulating how our software portfolio and 3DEXPERIENCE platform drive customer value.
- Conduct initial discovery sessions to evaluate potential partners’ business models, capabilities, and readiness to join our ecosystem.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure that recruitment aligns with our multi-brand selling strategy and GEO expansion plans.
3. Sales Process & Agreement Facilitation
- Manage the recruitment process from initial outreach to Distribution Agreement (DA) signing.
- Address partner concerns and objections, ensuring they understand the revenue potential and strategic value of our business relationship.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and compliance teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new partners.
4. Collaboration & Performance Metrics
- Work cross-functionally with the Partner Onboarding team to ensure seamless post-signing enablement.
- Partner with sales, marketing, and enablement teams to refine messaging and go-to-market strategies.
- Track and report on key recruitment metrics, including the number of new partners recruited, engagement levels, and contribution to revenue targets.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in B2B sales, partner recruitment, business development, or channel sales.
- Proven ability to identify and recruit high-value partners in technology, software, or engineering industries.
- Strong consultative sales skills with the ability to align business value with partner needs.
- Experience working with VARs, system integrators, or consultancies is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of PLM, Digital Manufacturing, MBSE, or Industrial Automation industries is a plus.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple partner engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and results orientation.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Compensation for this role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $208,000-244,000 representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.
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