Alliance Manager

Starburst
London, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in data/AI infrastructure partnerships and a track record in indirect sales. This mid-level role in London emphasizes collaboration with strategic OEM and reseller ecosystems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in SaaS or software alliances and a background in data/AI infrastructure
    — “Exposure to channel, alliances, or indirect sales motions in a SaaS or software environment.
  • Professionals who have worked with OEMs or resellers in enterprise data solutions
    — “Dell OEMs Starburst as a core component of their DataLake offering, while NetApp, Pure, and HPE are certified on Starburst with active CoSell GTM motions.
  • Individuals who can align with partner ecosystems and execute a defined strategy with precision
    — “The strategy is set and we are looking for people to help execute on that strategy.

Things to consider

  • The role demands a candidate who can manage multiple opportunities and maintain high attention to detail
    — “Strong organizational skills with an exceptional attention to detail - you can juggle multiple opportunities without dropping the ball.
  • The position is based in London and may require on-site presence for collaboration with partners and leadership
    — “Where could this role be based? London

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific achievements in managing partner-generated pipeline and revenue
    — “Deliver partner sourced opportunities and partner sourced closed won ARR.
  • Demonstrate experience with CRM tools, especially Salesforce, and data visualization platforms
    — “Experience building or maintaining pipeline/reporting dashboards in tools like Salesforce, Tableau, or Looker.
  • Showcase your ability to track and flag at-risk deals with process-oriented examples
    — “Track pipeline stages, flag at-risk deals, and work with internal account executives to advance opportunities through the funnel.
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • driving engagement and pipeline generation from strategic GTM partners
  • partner sourced opportunities and closed won ARR
  • flagging at-risk deals
  • providing regular pipeline updates
Typical background
background in infrastructure and Data/AIexperience in partner ecosystem such as Snowflake, Databricks, Cloudera, Nvidia, Dell, NetApp, Pure, etc.

Skills & requirements

Required

Partner ManagementPipeline GenerationData-driven ResultsCRM ToolsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention To DetailSalesforce

Preferred

Cloud InfrastructureAi/ml InfrastructureTechnical Storytelling

Stack & domain

CRM Tools (salesforce Preferred)Standard Productivity Software (google Workspace, Slack, Excel/sheets)Building Or Maintaining Pipeline/reporting Dashboards In Tools Like Salesforce, Tableau, Or LookerIntellectually CuriousStrong Organizational SkillsExcellent Written And Verbal Communication SkillsSelf-starter MentalityExposure To Channel, Alliances, Or Indirect Sales Motions In A Saas Or Software EnvironmentData/aiInfrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Starburst via Greenhouse

About Starburst

Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai.

About the role

Starburst has built a powerful ecosystem of strategic partnerships with some of the most influential names in enterprise infrastructure. As the Analytics Engine for the Nvidia AI Data Platform (AIDP), Starburst sits at the center of one of the most exciting GTM motions in the data and AI space today. Dell OEMs Starburst as a core component of their DataLake offering, while NetApp, Pure, and HPE are certified on Starburst with active CoSell GTM motions- alongside their global and national reseller networks.

The Alliance team is at the forefront of activating and expanding these partnerships, driving engagement and pipeline generation across the full partner ecosystem. It's a high-visibility, high-impact function with strong executive backing and a clear strategy in place.

As an Alliances Manager at Starburst you will: 

 Focus on driving engagement and pipeline generation from our strategic GTM partners (Nvidia, Dell, NetApp, Pure, HPE and their resellers)

 Identify, Enable, Align and CoSell with all of our Strategic Partners. This is an iterative process with all of our partners as we expand the partnership and drive engagement. 

Deliver partner sourced opportunities and partner sourced closed won ARR.

Focus on data driven results and follow our defined engagement model. The strategy is set and we are looking for people to help execute on that strategy. 

Track pipeline stages, flag at-risk deals, and work with internal account executives to advance opportunities through the funnel.

Provide regular pipeline updates and forecasting summaries to leadership and key stakeholders.

Some of the things we look for:

A background in infrastructure and Data/AI would be expected to have an immediate impact at Starburst. 

Experience in our defined partner ecosystem such as Snowflake, Databricks, Cloudera, Nvidia, Dell, NetApp, Pure, etc. 

Intellectually curious individuals: The Data & AI space is rapidly evolving and to be successful you need to be committed to understanding the space, the growth and the players

Strong organizational skills with an exceptional attention to detail - you can juggle multiple opportunities without dropping the ball.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders.

Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and standard productivity software (Google Workspace, Slack, Excel/Sheets).

Self-starter mentality with a bias for action - you proactively follow up, flag issues, and move things forward.

Exposure to channel, alliances, or indirect sales motions in a SaaS or software environment.

Experience building or maintaining pipeline/reporting dashboards in tools like Salesforce, Tableau, or Looker.

Where could this role be based?

London

Build your career at Starburst

All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry –  and the future. 

Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more. 

We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state

 or local laws.

Source: Starburst careers (Greenhouse)

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