Partner Operations Manager

Summary

SingleStore delivers a cloud-native distributed SQL database that unifies transactions and analytics for data-intensive applications. The company is seeking a Partner Operations Manager to own and optimize operations for its channel and indirect revenue business, including partner processes, systems, data, insights, and governance. The role supports partner programs, reseller agreements, marketplace transactions, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Finance, Legal, and RevOps.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operational supportfor partner, channel, and reseller motions (deal registration, approvals, pricing, workflows, agreements, exception handling)
• Partner with leadership to operationalize partner programs and tiers (benefits, discounts, incentives, requirements) and ensure they are reflected accurately in systems and processes
• Maintain and execute reseller agreements, including standard and non-standard terms impacting bookings, margins, and commissions
• Create and maintain internal and external documentation and training on partner processes (deal reg, marketplace flows, fees, approvals) ensuring clarity for internal teams and partners
• Support joint solution and co-selling motions between direct sales and partners, ensuring clear rules of engagement and attribution
• Serve as a key business owner for partner-related data, processes, and systems (Salesforce, CPQ, partner portals, co-selling tools, marketplace integrations)
• Support the operational workflows for marketplace transactions (AWS, Azure, GCP), including offer creation, credit/ license allocation, and system support. Ensure correct product mapping, pricing, discounts, and fees are reflected in marketplace offers and internal systems
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting for partner performance (pipeline, bookings, ACV, margins, marketplace volume). Partner with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate recognition of reseller business
• Analyze partner and channel performance to identify gaps, opportunities, and process improvements that increase productivity and profitability
• Ensure that partner fees, discounts, rebates, and incentives (MDF, SPIFFs, referral fees, marketplace fees, etc.) are correctly set up, tracked, and reconciled
• Define and maintain data standards for partner accounts, contacts, registrations, and opportunities to ensure clean reporting

Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in Partner Operations, Channel Operations, Revenue Operations, or Sales Operations at a B2B technology or SaaS company
• Direct experience supporting both direct and indirect selling motions, including resellers, distributors, and cloud marketplaces
• Strong working knowledge and experience supporting one or more cloud marketplaces (AWS Marketplace, Azure Marketplace, GCP Marketplace) including opportunity submission, tracking, and reporting
• Experience with reseller and channel agreements, including discount structures, partner fees, and incentives
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce (and ideally CPQ and/or PRM tools) for managing partner accounts, opportunities, and deal registration. Experience with designing and maintaining fields, workflows, integrations, and dashboards
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets, build reports, and generate insights to inform decision-making
• Proven ability to design, document, and improve processes, balancing governance with ease-of-use for internal teams and partners
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to collaborate effectively with Partner/Channel leadership, Sales, Finance, Legal, and external partners
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Familiarity with SaaS revenue recognition and bookings policies related to indirect and marketplace deals is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3–5+ years of experience in Partner Operations, Channel Operations, Revenue Operations, or Sales Operations at a B2B technology or SaaS company
• Direct experience supporting both direct and indirect selling motions, including resellers, distributors, and cloud marketplaces
• Strong working knowledge and experience supporting one or more cloud marketplaces (AWS Marketplace, Azure Marketplace, GCP Marketplace) including opportunity submission, tracking, and reporting
• Experience with reseller and channel agreements, including discount structures, partner fees, and incentives
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce (and ideally CPQ and/or PRM tools) for managing partner accounts, opportunities, and deal registration. Experience with designing and maintaining fields, workflows, integrations, and dashboards
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets, build reports, and generate insights to inform decision-making
• Proven ability to design, document, and improve processes, balancing governance with ease-of-use for internal teams and partners
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to collaborate effectively with Partner/Channel leadership, Sales, Finance, Legal, and external partners
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with SaaS revenue recognition and bookings policies related to indirect and marketplace deals is preferred

Benefits

• Merit increases
• Annual bonuses