Partner Sales Manager

Matillion; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data integration platform is seeking a Partner Sales Manager in the UAE to drive revenue growth through strategic partner relationships. The successful candidate will manage a robust partner ecosystem, recruit new partners, and develop joint go-to-market strategies. Experience in SaaS sales and strong communication skills are essential for this role. The company offers competitive benefits including 30 days of holiday and private health insurance.

Benefits

30 days holiday + public holidays

5 days paid volunteering leave

Private Health insurance

Workers Compensation Insurance

Unemployment Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SaaS sales with quota-carrying responsibility.
• Strong experience managing partner ecosystems and recruitment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and achieve a direct sales quota through partner-influenced opportunities.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new partners in the UAE region.
• Build long-term relationships with key partner stakeholders.

Skills

SaaS sales experience

Partner ecosystem management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Cloud data integration knowledge

Job description

Ready to shape the future of data?

Matillion is the intelligent data integration platform.

We're changing how the world works with data – and we need driven, curious people who think big and move fast.

We built the Data Productivity Cloud to supercharge data productivity, and now we’re shaping the future of data engineering with Maia – our AI-powered virtual data engineers that help teams design, build, and manage data pipelines at unmatched speed.

Join #TeamGreen, where the mission comes first, collaboration drives us forward, and everyone pulls in the same direction to make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves.

Matillion is seeking a high-performing Partner Sales Manager in the UAE to drive both direct and indirect revenue growth through strategic partner relationships across the Middle East. This role combines quota‑carrying sales responsibilities with the development and management of a robust partner ecosystem. You will be responsible for selling Matillion solutions directly via partners, identifying and onboarding new channel partners, and creating joint go‑to‑market strategies that accelerate adoption and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and achieve a direct sales quota through partner‑influenced opportunities.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new technology, consulting, and reseller partners in the UAE region.
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with key partner stakeholders to drive mutual growth.
• Develop and execute joint go‑to‑market plans with partners, including co‑selling strategies, marketing initiatives, and enablement programs.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to partners to ensure they can successfully sell Matillion solutions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to maximize partner‑driven revenue.
• Track and report on partner performance, pipeline, and revenue metrics.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscape, and SaaS ecosystem developments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SaaS sales with a quota‑carrying responsibility, preferably through partner channels.
• Strong experience managing partner ecosystems, including recruitment, enablement, and co‑selling.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Knowledge of the Middle East market and business culture is highly desirable.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with cloud data integration, analytics, or related technologies is a plus.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + public holidays
• 5 days paid volunteering leave
• Private Health insurance
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• Unemployment Insurance

Values

• Confidence without arrogance
• Working with integrity
• Customer obsessed
• Innovate and demand quality
• Bias for action
• We care

More about Matillion

Thousands of enterprises including Cisco, London Stock Exchange Group, EDF and Slack trust Matillion for a wide range of use cases from insights and operational analytics, to data science, machine learning and AI. We are a truly global workforce, dual headquartered in Manchester, UK and Denver, Colorado, with expanding offices in Hyderabad, India, along with valuable remote colleagues around the world.

We are keen to hear from prospective Matillioners, so even if you don't feel you match all the criteria please apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch. Alternatively, if you're interested in Matillion but don't see a suitable role, please email [e-mail].

Find out more about life on #TeamGreen here.

Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Matillion does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.