Partner Account Director

Smartsheet

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is investing in the next phase of its partner organisation. Our go-to-market partner model prioritises strategic partnerships that drive net-new pipeline, customer acquisition, and market expansion. The partner organisation plays a central role in bringing Smartsheet's AI platform capabilities to market, developing relationships across the AI ecosystem, and driving enterprise adoption through strategic co-sell and solution development. We are looking for a seasoned partnership leader to own the EMEA partner strategy and commercial outcomes. The right candidate brings deep experience building productive relationships with systems integrators, GSIs, and technology alliance partners; has led partner organisations through strategic shifts; and carries a track record of delivering against sourced revenue targets. Critically, this leader must be ready to hit the ground running, inheriting an existing partner portfolio and team, and be comfortable driving transformation within an organisation. This role is based at Smartsheet in London, UK (hybrid working cadence) and reports to our VP, Corporate Business & Development. You Will * Own the EMEA partner strategy end-to-end: portfolio design, partner selection, commercial execution, and revenue accountability * Carry and deliver against partner-sourced revenue targets for the region * Build and deepen executive relationships with strategic systems integrators, GSIs, and technology alliance partners (hyperscalers, Databricks, Anthropic, Google), as well as Big 4 consulting firms with active practice areas relevant to Smartsheet * Develop co-sell and co-market motions that generate genuine net-new pipeline and customer introductions, with particular focus on vertical landing-and-expand plays in sectors such as manufacturing, utilities, and life sciences * Drive adoption and penetration of Smartsheet's AI capabilities into the enterprise through strategic partner motions * Build and develop relationships with key partners across the AI ecosystem to extend Smartsheet's platform reach and market relevance * Lead, develop, and grow a team of Partner Account Managers aligned to a strategic, sourced-revenue-oriented model * Evolve partner coverage to prioritise partners that drive strategic value, market access, and measurable business outcomes * Drive deal registration discipline and pipeline rigor across the EMEA partner portfolio * Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Deal Desk, Partner Operations, and Partner Marketing to execute joint go-to-market plans * Represent Smartsheet externally as a thought leader and advocate for ecosystem-driven growth * Identify and convert supplier or vendor relationships into referral and resell partnerships, expanding the addressable partner ecosystem beyond traditional SI channels * Support Smartsheet geographic expansion within EMEA by identifying local market opportunities and partner ecosystems (e.g. DACH, France) where localised partner coverage can unlock new growth * Perform other duties as assigned You Have * 10+ years in partner/channel leadership roles within SaaS or enterprise technology; candidates with 15 years of highly relevant GSI/SI experience will be considered where track record is strong * Demonstrated success building and scaling GSI and SI partnerships that produce sourced revenue, with evidence of specific named-account wins or ARR growth milestones * Quota-carrying experience with a track record of meeting or exceeding partner-sourced revenue targets * Experience leading partner organisations through strategic transformation; you have shaped a partner portfolio, shifted a team orientation, or evolved a channel model around strategic outcomes, including taking a team from a volume/coverage model to a strategic/sourced-revenue model * Strong understanding of AI impact on enterprise software and partner ecosystems; you know how to position an AI platform through strategic partners and drive enterprise adoption * Strong executive presence and the ability to engage C-level and practice-level contacts at major consulting and technology firms * Deep understanding of hybrid direct + channel go-to-market models, including the economics and mechanics of partner-influenced vs. partner-sourced business * Experience with cloud marketplace transactions is strongly preferred * Track record of building and developing high-performing teams through periods of strategic change * Willingness to travel ~20% for partner and internal meetings * Proven ability to drive partner pipeline growth quickly upon joining; ability to show early-quarter impact and momentum within a new organisation * Experience operating across EMEA sub-regions (e.g. UK&I, DACH, Southern Europe, South Africa) with sensitivity to local partner dynamics and market conditions * Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis Preferred * Experience in collaborative work management, project portfolio management (PPM), or adjacent enterprise SaaS platform categories (e.g.BPM, low-code workflow) * Existing relationships within Big 4 consulting firms, top-tier SIs, or major technology alliance ecosystems; named relationships at Accenture, IBM, TechM, Wipro, Capgemini, NTT Data, DXC or Cognizant are a plus * MBA or equivalent strategic leadership experience * Familiarity with infrastructure, capital project, or industry-specific verticals (e.g. financial services, utilities, nuclear/energy, life sciences) where Smartsheet has established or emerging partner traction Perks & Benefits: * Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members * Monthly contributions toward your pension * Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity * 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program * 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave * 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave * Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community * Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses * Company Funded Perks including a counselling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account. * Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific)   Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.   #LI-Remote

Madano

JOIN ONE OF THE UK'S FASTEST-GROWING HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANCIES Madano is a top 10 UK healthcare communications consultancy, helping healthcare organisations bring products, services and innovations to life through compelling, evidence-based communications. We combine scientific rigour with strategic thinking, creative excellence and deep healthcare expertise to deliver programmes that make a meaningful impact for our clients. Over the past three years, our Healthcare Practice has experienced exceptional growth, establishing Madano as one of the UK's leading independent healthcare communications teams. We're ambitious about where we're heading next and we're looking for talented, entrepreneurial people who want to help shape the future growth of the business. This is a place for people who are curious, driven and eager to make their mark. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace new challenges and are excited by the opportunity to shape client relationships, grow accounts and win new business. While we're ambitious about growth, we're equally committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to do their best work. Who thrives at Madano? Our most successful Account Directors are more than excellent client leaders. They're naturally curious, commercially minded and energised by growth. They enjoy building trusted relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action. They take ownership, bring positive energy to the team and aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed. You'll thrive here if you: * Enjoy working in a fast-moving, ambitious environment * Love building and growing client relationships * Get excited by identifying new opportunities and helping win new business * Are motivated by responsibility and ownership * Enjoy mentoring and developing talented people * Bring energy, initiative and fresh thinking to everything you do * Want to help shape the future of a growing healthcare consultancy rather than simply maintain the status quo This role is particularly suited to rising stars who are ready to step up, broaden their impact and accelerate their career. Key Responsibilities: 1. Client Leadership & Relationship Management: As a senior leader within the team, you will be the trusted strategic advisor to your clients, building long-term partnerships based on insight, credibility and consistently exceptional delivery. You will play a key role in helping clients navigate complex challenges while identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and expand our impact. Key responsibilities: * Lead and develop senior client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner * Identify opportunities to grow accounts and strengthen client partnerships * Understand client priorities and provide proactive counsel and recommendations * Lead client meetings, workshops and presentations with confidence and authority * Ensure consistently high-quality delivery across all programmes 2. Strategic Counsel & Programme Delivery: You will shape and oversee integrated communications programmes that deliver measurable value for clients. Bringing together strategic thinking, scientific understanding and commercial awareness, you will ensure projects are delivered effectively while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Key responsibilities: * Develop communication strategies aligned to client objectives and market needs * Oversee the planning and delivery of programmes across multiple accounts * Manage risks, budgets, timelines and resources to ensure successful execution * Collaborate with colleagues across Madano and AVENIR GLOBAL to deliver integrated solutions * Apply industry insight and emerging trends to strengthen client programmes 3. Business Development: We are looking for someone who enjoys the energy of business development, can spot opportunities before others do, and is motivated by helping turn relationships into long-term partnerships. You'll play a visible role in growing existing accounts and helping shape the future success of the Healthcare Practice. Key responsibilities: * Identify and develop opportunities for organic account growth * Contribute to pitches, proposals and new business activity * Build and maintain relationships across the healthcare sector * Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative solutions for clients * Represent Madano at industry events and within professional networks 4. Leadership, Coaching & Team Development: You will help create an environment where talented people can thrive. As a leader, mentor and role model, you will support the development of colleagues while fostering a culture that is collaborative, ambitious and committed to excellence. Key responsibilities: * Lead, mentor and develop account teams and medical writers * Create an inclusive, supportive and high-performing team culture * Provide regular coaching, feedback and career development support * Inspire teams to deliver exceptional client work and exceed expectations 5. Commercial & Financial Leadership: You will take ownership of the commercial performance of your accounts, ensuring programmes are delivered profitably while supporting the sustainable growth of the practice. Key responsibilities: * Manage account budgets, forecasting and resource planning * Monitor financial performance, revenue and profitability * Support accurate invoicing and commercial reporting * Identify efficiencies and opportunities to improve account performance 6. Quality & Operational Excellence: You will champion high standards across everything we do, ensuring that work is delivered with accuracy, consistency and attention to detail while continuously looking for ways to improve how we work. Key responsibilities: * Maintain quality standards across all client deliverables * Ensure robust review and quality assurance processes are followed * Gather and act on client feedback to strengthen delivery * Drive continuous improvement across account and project management processes What you’ll bring: * Significant experience in healthcare or medical communications with a strong track record of client leadership * Commercial awareness and experience identifying opportunities for growth * Ability to develop strategic communications programmes and translate complex science into compelling narratives * Experience leading and developing high-performing teams * Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making * A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach Why join Madano? This is an opportunity to join a consultancy at an exciting stage of growth. You'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in healthcare communications, helping shape programmes for leading healthcare organisations while developing your own expertise and profile within the industry. You'll have the chance to: * Join a top 10 UK healthcare communications consultancy with ambitious growth plans * Take ownership of high-profile client relationships and strategic programmes * Play a visible role in winning and growing business * Work alongside specialists in insights, analytics, digital, creative and corporate communications * Accelerate your career in an environment that recognises and rewards ambition * Help shape the future direction of a growing healthcare practice * Learn from experienced leaders while developing your own leadership style * Be part of a collaborative, energetic and supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together For ambitious healthcare communicators looking for their next challenge, this is a role with significant opportunity for growth and impact. Important Information Our recruitment process can consist of virtual interviews, in person interviews, and written tasks, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we can accommodate your needs during this process. We embrace the use of AI across our business and see it as a valuable tool in our work. However, as part of our recruitment process, we ask candidates not to use AI to generate application content or complete written tasks. Submissions may be reviewed using AI detection tools to ensure we can fairly assess each candidate’s own skills and experience. AI use is encouraged once in role. OUR BENEFITS AS WELL AS THE BASIC SALARY, GREAT SOCIAL EVENTS AND A CULTURE OF CONTINUAL LEARNING, OUR COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: * 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service) * Enhanced employer pension contribution * Private Medical insurance (for you and your family) * Income Protection insurance * Life Assurance at 4x your salary * Financial support and advice * Travel insurance (for you and your family) * An annual wellness benefit of £150 * Four-week sabbatical after every 5 years’ service. Madano offers a range of first rate, dedicated training that enables employees to take control of their careers to become experts in their field and trusted advisors to clients. *Some benefits are contingent on successful completion of probation period. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Madano is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination. At all times we aim to recruit, develop and promote the very best people, basing judgement solely on suitability for the job. We particularly encourage applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people, ethnic minorities and neurodiverse people. Privacy Policy We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use your data, including ensuring we comply with legal obligations relating to data protection. You can view our data privacy policy here and Recruitment Privacy Policy.

Newrelic

We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us! Your opportunity Elevate your career here at New Relic, where you'll make a significant impact as the Senior Revenue Operations Manager for our critical Strategic and Enterprise segments in EMEA. You will serve as a strategic business partner to both the Senior Director of Strategic Sales and the VP of Enterprise Sales, ensuring operational rigor, optimizing the rhythm of business, and enhancing sales productivity across a go-to-market team of around eighty strong spanning Europe, Middle East and Africa. This opportunity is perfect for those who possess natural leadership qualities and have the apt to deliver with minimal steer. You have the strength to excel in navigating complex sales environments and extracting high-level strategic insights. Collaboration, critical thinking, and a growth mindset will be essential as you architect tools, reporting, and governance to support scalable growth in the Strategic Enterprise space. Your curiosity and innovative approach will help provide sophisticated analyses and recommendations, contributing to the accelerated growth of our largest customers. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with an expectation to work from our local office 1-2 days a week as required, balancing teamwork and independence. What you'll do Strategic Business Partnering & Forecast Rigour: * Drive the weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasting cadence specifically for the Strategic and Enterprise business units; ensure accuracy in predicting closure of complex, high-value deals. * Partner with Sales Leadership to conduct deep-dive pipeline analysis, identifying risks in opportunities, advising on deal health and providing cross-functional counsel. * Apply advanced statistical rigor to the weekly and quarterly forecasting cadence, moving beyond intuition to provide data-backed predictions for high-value Enterprise deals. * Conduct deep-dive analyses on forecast-to-actual variances to identify systemic risks and improve the overall predictability of the book of business. * Lead the preparation and execution of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for the sectors, presenting actionable insights to executive leadership. Enterprise Deal Strategy & Operational Excellence: * Act as a trusted advisor on large deal structures, collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Deal Desk to streamline non-standard approvals and complex contracting processes. * Analyze whitespace and penetration within Strategic & Enterprise accounts to support Account Executives in maximizing revenue potential. * Ensure effective governance and compliance within the Enterprise deal cycle while maintaining sales velocity. Data, Systems, and Advanced Analytics: * Standardize and optimize CRM processes specifically for Enterprise selling motions (e.g., multi-stakeholder mapping, complex buying centers). * Provide ad-hoc, high-level reporting for insights and recommendations on trends, consumption, churn risk, and expansion opportunities. * Track and communicate key performance indicators, as well as critical leading indicators, ensuring their mathematical integrity. * Architect and maintain complex financial and operational models that track consumption trends, churn risk, and expansion opportunities across the EMEA region. Sales Enablement & Process Architecture: * Drive and influence process improvements to systems and workflows to suit the specific needs of long-cycle Enterprise sales. * Propose enhancements for better user experiences and efficiency for Sales Executives and Account Managers. * Support initiatives for application enhancement and process automation to reduce administrative burden on high-performing sales teams. * Collaborate with Enablement teams to ensure the field is proficient across the sales process, playbooks and tools required to excel in their roles. Fiscal Year Planning & Territory Design: * Lead the coordination of sales plans and segmentation for the Strategic & Enterprise business, designing equitable territories and quotas. * Advise on international commission splits and rules relevant to multi-regional Strategic accounts. * Maintain mid-year cycles to ensure optimal coverage across the segments and territories. This role requires * Extensive Operations Experience: Deep background in sales or revenue operations, specifically supporting Enterprise or Strategic customer segments in the technology sector. * Scale & Complexity: Proven experience managing a complex book of business in excess of $200M+ in revenue. * Strategic Data Storytelling: Advanced numerical literacy with the proven ability to influence Executive Sales Leaders (Strategic Account Directors and VPs) by translating complex data sets into a clear strategic narrative. * Quantitative & Statistical Rigor: Demonstrated expertise in applying advanced statistical models to forecasting cadence, moving beyond intuition to provide data-backed predictive accuracy for high-value Enterprise deals. * Analytical Execution & Integrity: A meticulous approach to maintaining the mathematical integrity of KPIs and architecting complex financial/operational models that track consumption trends and churn. * SaaS & Consumption Acumen: Deep familiarity with Consumption and SaaS go-to-market models, particularly "LAER" strategies, and the mathematical drivers behind them (e.g., NRR, CAC, and LTV). * Strategic Fiscal Planning: Hands-on experience in the mathematical architecture of territory design, equitable quota setting, and complex international commission splits. * Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in leading GTM Tech Stack tooling, including Salesforce and Tableau, with the ability to navigate the full lead-to-cash journey. * Cross-Functional Influence: Demonstrated skill in complex analysis and influencing cross-functional teams such as Finance, Legal, and Deal Desk to streamline high-stakes account management. Bonus points if you have * Hold a professional certification such as a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CPA, or a degree in a quantitative field (Economics, Statistics, Finance, or Engineering). * Proficiency of financial modeling, including the ability to build automated, dynamic models with complex logic (VBA, Macros, or advanced Google Apps Script). * Experience with advanced Revenue Operations frameworks (e.g., Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator, or Tableau Desktop Specialist). * Direct experience in a high-growth, consumption-driven or usage-based business model (e.g., Snowflake, Datadog, AWS). * Deep understanding of the Observability or Monitoring landscape and the specific commercial metrics that drive the sector. * Prior experience in formal people management or as a project lead for global GTM transformation initiatives. * Proficiency in a second European language, specifically German, French, or Spanish, to support the wider EMEA region. #LI-JJ2   Fostering a diverse, welcoming and inclusive environment is important to us. We work hard to make everyone feel comfortable bringing their best, most authentic selves to work every day. We celebrate our talented Relics’ different backgrounds and abilities, and recognize the different paths they took to reach us – including nontraditional ones. Their experiences and perspectives inspire us to make our products and company the best they can be. We’re looking for people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or recruiting process, please reach out to resume@newrelic.com. We believe in empowering all Relics to achieve professional and business success through a flexible workforce model. This model allows us to work in a variety of workplaces that best support our success, including fully office-based, fully remote, or hybrid. Our hiring process In compliance with applicable law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and to complete employment eligibility verification. Note: Our stewardship of the data of thousands of customers means that a criminal background check is required to join New Relic. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records based on individual circumstances and in accordance with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. New Relic does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with New Relic. New Relic develops and distributes encryption software and technology that complies with U.S. export controls and licensing requirements. Certain New Relic roles require candidates to pass an export compliance assessment as a condition of employment in any global location. If relevant, we will provide more information later in the application process. Candidates are evaluated based on qualifications, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other legally protected characteristics.  Review our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://newrelic.com/termsandconditions/applicant-privacy-policy