At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs. We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads.

Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte.

Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands.

Partner Sales Executive (U.S.

Preferred Locations:

San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA

Overview

We are seeking a highly driven Partner Sales Executive to lead partner-driven pipeline development and execution across the U.S. market. This role is focused on activating strategic partners, generating high-quality opportunities, and accelerating deal momentum within enterprise accounts.

This is not a traditional quota-carrying Account Executive role. Instead, the Partner Sales Executive operates as a critical link between partners and the sales organization, ensuring that partner-led opportunities are well-qualified, properly positioned, and effectively executed.

Key Responsibilities

Partner-Led Pipeline Development

• Develop and manage relationships with Global System Integrators (GSIs), System Integrators (SIs), and strategic partners
• Drive pipeline through partner-led engagement models
• Ensure strong partner alignment and commitment on all opportunities

Opportunity Qualification and Execution

• Shape and qualify opportunities in collaboration with partners before transitioning to Account Executives
• Ensure all opportunities meet Sales Accepted Lead (SAL) criteria, including partner sponsorship and customer commitment
• Maintain a high standard for opportunity quality and conversion potential

Deal Acceleration

• Support complex enterprise opportunities by developing account plans, solution positioning, and supporting materials
• Coordinate across partners, Account Executives, and Sales Engineering teams to maintain deal momentum
• Proactively identify and address blockers in the sales process

Expansion Strategy

• Focus on expanding existing customer relationships through partner engagement
• Identify new use cases and opportunities within current accounts
• Align partner delivery capabilities with customer needs

Success Metrics

• Delivery of 4+ high-quality Sales Accepted Leads (SALs) per month
• Strong SAL to Closed Won conversion rates
• Consistent partner engagement and opportunity progression
• Timely delivery of solution artifacts and account plans (within 48–72 hours)
• Maintenance of a healthy pipeline aligned with regional targets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working within the U.S. partner ecosystem
• Proven experience collaborating with GSIs, SIs, or strategic partners
• Strong understanding of enterprise sales processes and multi-stakeholder deal cycles
• Ability to build structured account plans and drive execution across multiple teams
• Excellent communication, coordination, and relationship management skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience in data infrastructure, databases, or enterprise software environments
• Familiarity with partner-led sales motions and co-selling models
• Background in managing or supporting complex, multi-party enterprise deals

What Sets This Role Apart

• Focus on partner orchestration rather than direct sales ownership
• Emphasis on quality and conversion over pipeline volume
• High visibility role with direct impact on revenue generation
• Opportunity