Partner Manager (Automattic for Agencies)

Automattic is seeking a Partner Manager for their A4A program to develop and nurture relationships with digital agencies. The role involves driving sales, identifying new opportunities, monitoring performance, providing training, and collaborating with internal teams to support agencies and their clients. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong communication and analytical skills, experienced in SaaS Channel Sales or Partner Management, particularly within the WordPress ecosystem.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in SaaS Channel Sales or Partner Management roles, preferably in the WordPress ecosystem.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Experienced in structuring a partnership business, owning prioritization and ROI monitoring, and reporting to the organization.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and hands-on approach to identifying business opportunities and penetrating new accounts.
• Excellent customer service skills and a creative approach to solving issues with out-of-the-box solutions.
• Proven success in developing effective execution strategies within the book of business to drive mutually beneficial partnerships between agency accounts and the company.
• Self-starter, proactive, and able to handle uncertainty while demonstrating your own initiative.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and reprioritize as needed.
• Experience working across multiple business units comprising many stakeholders and influencing factors.
• Dynamic Presentation Skills: adept at presenting to individuals and groups, including C-level executives, in person or virtually.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Ecosystem Familiarity: experienced with Automattic’s brands and vast product suite within the WordPress ecosystem as well as other key brands and third-party products/solutions that agencies leverage.
• Ability to grasp and communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to build relationships with partners at events.

Benefits

• Open vacation policy

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