Commercial Director - South Germany (m/f/d)

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

ACCURE Battery Intelligence

ABOUT US At ACCURE, we empower batteries and those who use them.    We’re building a clean energy future by making batteries safe, reliable, profitable and sustainable through the power of the cloud. Our cutting-edge analytics platform transforms battery data into actionable insights for energy storage systems across the globe - unlocking better performance, longer lifetime, and safer operation across assets around the world.  Our mission:  Safe, efficient, and sustainable batteries for a clean energy future.  To do this, we need passionate builders and storytellers. At ACCURE, people with diverse backgrounds work together on our common vision of a clean energy future. We value passion and humbleness and are looking for highly motivated individual to join our APAC team as a regional Sales Manager. YOUR ROLE Australia is one of the world's fastest-growing markets for utility-scale battery energy storage, with significant grid-scale BESS deployments underway and in the pipeline. ACCURE is looking for a commercially driven and technically credible Sales Manager to own and grow the APAC region from a foundation group of clients to material market share. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial role for someone who thrives in complex B2B sales cycles, enjoys working with technical stakeholders, and wants to be part of a scale-up that is directly contributing to the energy transition. * Revenue Generation & Pipeline Development: Expand our presence in APAC, a market that is a little over 12months new for ACCURE. Our priority is Australia, given the level of domestic growth, but we see the dawn of large scale BESS in South East Asia. This role is to support and deliver sales across the region. * Account Management & Customer Success: Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for customers, working in close partnership with the Regional Lead and Solution Engineer for ongoing delivery. Our success is measured by our ability to win and maintain customers on our platform. Value creation and delivery for customers while they are contracted is critical aspect of this role. * You will be building long-term, trust-based relationships across our customers businesses, from executives through to operational teams. * Generate market insights: We are a long way from the rest of our business. Technology bridges that gap for us, but for the business to really grasp the opportunities at hand, you will need to bring sharp and robust insights into the ACCURE team. This will bring real value and help develop our offer to the needs of our market * Push product optimisation: Work collaboratively with our product development unit, providing crucial market insights and customer feedback to refine and optimise our offerings, ensuring they align perfectly with market demands. * Team Work matters: Collaborate closely with regional leadership, technical team members and the global Sales team to bring extraordinary results. Our sales team is supported by deep, technical expertise and you will regularly meet with and be supported by these colleagues YOUR SKILLS * Energy domain proximity: 5+ years of B2B enterprise or mid-market SaaS sales experience working in or closely adjacent to utility-scale storage, grid operations, energy trading, or asset management. BESS and grid-connected systems are not a foreign concept to you.  * Stakeholder range: You have a demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving both technical and commercial buyers. You can hold a conversation with a battery engineer, a grid operator, and a commercial director in the same week with confidence and leave them feeling that they can trust and rely on you.   * Comfort with ambiguity and non-standard operating models: Our approach to sales is consultative. We deliver professional services (repeatable services), consulting services and our data analytics platform. With the growth in market, customers do not always understand what is missing from their projects – you need to help them find out and provide solutions. * Success focussed: Strong hunter mentality with a proven track record of closing six-figure ACV SaaS deals.  You bring an existing network or a demonstrated ability to generate pipeline independently, combined with the relationship skills to retain and grow accounts OUR OFFER * Impact: Early stage entry into one of our growth engine regions. Success will see growth in the role as we expand the team and countries engaged within the region * Shape your role: Actively shape this role and its scope with us, depending on your expertise and preferences.  Strong hunter mentality with the ability to generate pipeline independently, combined with the relationship skills to retain and grow account * Work-life-balance: Trust-based, flexible working hours, 30-day vacation entitlement. * Compensation: Cash base, superannuation and commission structure (signed ARR basis) * Location: Based in Australia with the right to work without restriction; willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.  We support you with a co-working space if you need it, otherwise work from home * Company events: Two 5-day company onsites per year in Europe * Never stop learning: Personal development plan and budget that you can actively shape. A job that shapes the future and turns our planet greener one battery at a time.

Sonata One

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business.  We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/5 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors.  Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.     We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Client Relationship Manager to join our global team.    Position Overview:      Reporting to the Managing Director – Global Growth, the Client Relationship Manager will be responsible for developing and growing relationships with Sonata One's existing clients, ensuring they maximise the value of our platform while identifying opportunities to expand commercial relationships.  This is a revenue-generating role focused on client growth, retention and strategic relationship management. Working closely with the New Business, Partnerships and Product teams, you'll develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders across fund managers, institutional investors and other organisations operating within the private markets ecosystem.  This is an exciting opportunity to join Sonata One as we continue investing in building a world-class commercial organisation, where you'll play a key role in strengthening client relationships and supporting our ambitious growth strategy.    Responsibilities:      Client Relationship Management  * Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, becoming a trusted commercial advisor.   * Act as the primary commercial contact for your portfolio, ensuring an exceptional client experience.   * Understand each client's business objectives and identify opportunities to increase value from the Sonata One platform.   * Deliver regular account reviews and strategic planning sessions with clients.   * Ensure a seamless client experience by working closely with internal operational and product teams.   Commercial Growth  * Identify opportunities for account growth through cross-selling and upselling Sonata One's products and services.   * Collaborate with the New Business and Partnerships teams to maximise commercial opportunities.   * Develop account plans focused on long-term growth and client retention.   * Support the delivery of commercial revenue targets through expansion of existing client relationships.   Strategic Partnership & Collaboration  * Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across fund managers, administrators and strategic partners.   * Collaborate with Marketing on client engagement initiatives and industry events.   * Represent Sonata One professionally at client meetings, conferences and networking events.   * Share market insights and client feedback to support product development and future commercial strategy.   Performance & Account Management  * Monitor account health, client engagement and commercial performance across your portfolio.   * Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and account plans.   * Identify risks to client retention and proactively implement mitigation plans.   * Use commercial data and client insights to continuously improve account performance.   Continuous Improvement  * Stay informed on developments across private markets, fintech and the regulatory landscape.   * Contribute ideas that improve client experience and commercial effectiveness.   * Support the wider Commercial Development team in achieving Sonata One's strategic objectives.    Qualifications:       * Proven experience in Client Relationship Management, Strategic Account Management or Customer Success within fintech, financial services, SaaS or private markets.   * Strong commercial mindset with experience identifying growth opportunities within existing client accounts.   * Experience managing relationships with enterprise clients and senior stakeholders.   * Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.   * Ability to manage multiple strategic client relationships simultaneously.   * Experience working within private markets, fund administration, asset management or financial technology would be highly advantageous.   * Strong commercial awareness and a consultative approach to client engagement.   * Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot.   * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related discipline.    Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.         Benefits:       * Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones   * Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most   * Hybrid Working – Supporting work/Life Balance   * Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you’re with us   * Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future   * Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s ups and downs   * Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters   * Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow   * Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about   * Cycle to work Scheme – Employees can benefit from significant tax savings on bicycles and cycling equipment  * Work From Anywhere – choose your backdrop