Databricks partnership leader scaling governed data, AI, and modernization opportunities at Blend360. Building co-sell pipeline, strategic accounts, and measurable client outcomes across North America.
Responsibilities
Own the Databricks commercial partnership for Blend, including executive relationships, field mapping, partner planning, and operating cadence
Build and run joint account plans with priority Blend accounts
Establish co-sell qualification rules and focus investment on qualified opportunities
Shape pursuits, executive workshops, proposals, and account expansion plans with account, sales, solution, and delivery leaders
Develop a go-to-market narrative around governed data and AI applications, modernization, and industry-specific use cases
Partner with the Databricks Field CTO/Technical Leader on delivery readiness, architecture standards, certified capacity, and reusable assets
Create commercial evidence for partnership progression, including pipeline, customer outcomes, references, partner plan execution, and market-ready offers
Maintain visibility into opportunity health, blockers, account coverage, and leadership decisions; escalate and resolve issues
Represent Blend at Databricks field events, executive meetings, and industry forums
In the first 120 days, confirm the partnership baseline, map field relationships, establish operating cadence, launch five to eight joint account plans, define co-sell and CRM practices, and align priority use cases
Requirements
Senior commercial, alliance, practice, or solutions leadership experience in a consulting, technology, or data and AI services organization
Demonstrated success building strategic platform partnerships and converting partner relationships into qualified joint opportunities and client outcomes
Experience leading complex account and executive stakeholder conversations, including workshops, value cases, and technology enabled transformation discussions
Working knowledge of the Databricks platform and data, analytics, governance, AI, and cloud concepts
Track record of collaborating with technical leaders, sellers, account teams, and delivery organizations in a matrix environment
Strong commercial judgment
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including explaining technical concepts in business terms
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
Databricks certifications and relevant cloud or data platform credentials are an advantage
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