Partner Lifecycle Manager

Dassault Systemes; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 217,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401K enrollment and matching

Flexible time off policy

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Dassault Systemes in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Partner Lifecycle Manager to lead partner recruitment, onboarding, and transformation across various industries. You will ensure effective collaboration with sales, marketing, and product teams to enhance go-to-market strategies and partner success.

The ideal candidate will possess proven skills in sales strategy, business analysis, and active selling, with a deep understanding of 3DS solutions such as SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong sales strategy design and execution capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate partner business plans and market potential.
• Proven experience in proactive partner recruitment and deal closure.
• Deep knowledge of 3DS industries and solutions.
• Focus on measurable outcomes in partner acquisition.
• Collaborative mindset with business insight across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the partner lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding.
• Identify and recruit new partners to expand market coverage.
• Develop mid- and long-term partner development plans.
• Monitor recruitment progress and smooth handovers post-onboarding.
• Build strategies for sustainable collaborations with partners.
• Negotiate partnership agreement terms for mutual benefits.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Business Analysis

Active Selling

Industry & Brand Knowledge

Driving for Results

Teamwork & Business Insight

Job description

Role Description & Responsibilities

The Partner Lifecycle Manager will lead the organization responsible for identifying, recruiting, onboarding, and transforming our indirect reseller partners across multiple industries in order to significantly increase partner capacity and associated revenue contribution. This role works cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product and Partner operations to drive effective go‑to‑market alignment, performance management, and long‑term partner success.

Partner Ecosystem Development

• Identify, engage, and recruit new partners to expand coverage across domains and territories, aligned with a globally defined partner‑typology strategy
• Oversee geo capacity, including onboarding, development, and enablement of new partners as well as transformation of existing partners

Strategic Alignment & Growth

• Implement GEO Capacity activities to acquire or develop partners in targeted industries and process domains
• Define mid- and long‑term Partner Development Plans to drive transformation, focusing on Cloud Solutions, 3DEXPERIENCE, and Subscriptions
• Plan capacity and enablement based on partner resources and industry specialization

Recruitment & Onboarding Process

• Drive the full recruitment cycle, from initial engagement to contract signature
• Monitor progress using Recruitment & Onboarding KPIs and ensure smooth handover to the Partner Manager (PM) post‑onboarding
• Onboard and integrate new partners by:
  • Enabling key personnel on 3DS sales tools/processes
  • Coordinating with stakeholders (e.g., Sales Managers, Industry Process Consultants, Marketing)
  • Collecting compliance materials and managing the handover to PSM leadership

Relationship & Transformation Management

• Build joint strategies with partners for sustainable, profitable collaborations
• Animate the Partner Executive Community to ensure alignment with 3DS goals
• Drive the transformation of the 3DS ecosystem (e.g., Cloud, 3DEXPERIENCE) based on Ideal Partner Profiles and advanced knowledge of "What To Sell"

Negotiation & Compliance

• Negotiate partnership agreement terms, ensuring mutual obligations and benefits
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Qualifications

• Sales Strategy: Designing and executing go‑to‑market and revenue‑generating strategies.
• Business Analysis: Evaluating partner business plans, market potential, and alignment with 3DS goals.
• Active Selling: Proactively driving partner recruitment and deal closure.
• Industry & Brand Knowledge: Deep understanding of 3DS industries, brands (e.g., SOLIDWORKS, CATIA), and solutions (e.g., 3DEXPERIENCE, Cloud).
• Driving for Results: Focus on achieving measurable outcomes in partner acquisition.
• Teamwork & Business Insight: Collaborating across functions (e.g., Sales, Marketing) while understanding broader business impacts

Inclusion Statement

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at 3DS are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. 3DS is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 3DS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state laws and local ordinances. We are committed to fair employment practices and will evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications, regardless of past arrest or conviction history.

Compensation & Benefits

Dassault Systemes offers an excellent salary with potential for bonus, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision care for employee & dependents as well as employee life, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, immediate 401K enrollment, 401K match (50 cents on the dollar, up to the first 8% of your eligible compensation that you contribute based on match eligibility criteria), flexible time off policy, and 10 paid holidays.

Salary Pay Transparency

Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $217,000 and $256,000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.