Reporting to the Head of Global Partnerships, and working in close collaboration with the General Manager of DACH, you will develop and execute the regional partner strategy — deciding which consulting, systems integration, technology and cloud partners to prioritize, and building the technical and commercial motions that turn those relationships into pipeline and revenue.
Algolia's partner motion in DACH is mature — we've been building relationships in the region for seven years. This role is an opportunity to build on that foundation: taking well-established partnerships to the next level, while also designing and standing up a partner-led growth strategy for the region.
YOUR ROLE WILL CONSIST OF
Developing and executing Algolia's partner strategy across DACH, with Germany as the primary focus market alongside Austria and Switzerland
Building on seven years of established partner relationships in the region, while designing and executing a new partner-led growth strategy for DACH
Building and managing a portfolio of consulting partners, systems integrators, technology partners and cloud partners (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft) across the region
Identifying, recruiting and onboarding new partners into the Algolia Partner Program, with particular attention to partners building agentic and AI-driven solutions
Shaping and championing agentic solutions that combine Algolia with one or more of our technology partners
Working with consulting partners to help them build their own agentic solutions on Algolia and bring those solutions to market
Developing joint value propositions with technology partners for agentic solutions that deliver real value to customers and end users
Acting as a solutions-focused innovator who can inspire partners and customers on the art of the possible with Algolia
Developing a working technical understanding of partner architectures and solutions deep enough to guide partners on where and how Algolia fits — without owning implementation
Enabling partners on Algolia's product and technical capabilities so they can position, sell and deliver successfully
Owning deal registration, pursuit prioritization and account mapping across the partner portfolio
Coordinating go-to-market strategy with partners, including joint marketing, co-selling and technical enablement content
Coordinating across partners, internal sales and solutions engineering teams on strategic client pursuits
Collaborating closely with the DACH General Manager and regional sales leadership to align partner strategy with revenue goals
Collaborating with Algolia Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Product and Enablement teams to ensure partner and end client success
Owning pipeline creation and data accuracy for the DACH partner portfolio, with reporting to the Head of Global Partnerships — recognizing that strong pipeline, opportunity progression and customer wins all start with the right solution innovation involving Algolia
YOU MIGHT BE A FIT IF YOU HAVE
7-10+ years of experience in a senior Alliance, Channel or Partner role, ideally with technology, cloud or systems integration partners, in a recurring revenue business model
Strong technical fluency — comfortable discussing APIs, search/AI architecture, cloud infrastructure and how multiple technologies combine into a single solution, without being a hands-on engineer
Familiarity with the emerging landscape of agentic AI and the accelerator programs being built by systems integrators and technology partners
Experience working with cloud partners (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) and/or major systems integrators active in the German market (e.g., Accenture, Cognizant, Publicis Groupe, Valtech, Diconium)
Business-side understanding of SaaS software, search/AI, headless commerce and API-first architectures
A track record of developing and executing regional partner strategy, ideally with strength in the German market and familiarity with Austria and Switzerland
Fluency in German (spoken and written) is required, given the primary focus on the German market; fluency in English is also required
Salesforce.com experience creating and managing opportunities through the sales cycle, with high attention to data accuracy and quality
Excellent communicator, writer and storyteller, with a strong ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
A history of developing and nurturing long-term industry and partner relationships
A history of becoming a trusted advisor to partners, clients and internal stakeholders, including senior leadership
A solutions-oriented mindset — genuinely creative and innovative, with the ability to inspire partners and customers on the art of the possible with Algolia
Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy across a multi-country region
A track record of driving joint co-selling and co-marketing activities
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, both internally and externally
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On-Target Earnings Pay Range
£108,000—£150,000 GBP
FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE STRATEGY
Algolia’s flexible workplace model is designed to empower all Algolians to fulfill our mission to power search and discovery with ease. We place an emphasis on an individual’s impact, contribution, and output, over their physical location. Algolia is a high-trust environment and many of our team members have the autonomy to choose where they want to work and when.
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN LIVE OUR VALUES
GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment.
TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership.
CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company.
HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.
We’re looking for talented, passionate people to help build the world’s best search and discovery technology. We value autonomy, diversity, and collaboration. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and supported—regardless of race, age, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, color, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic background.
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