Couchbase Sr GSI Partner Manager 

United States, New York, New York 

931422388

Couchbase is looking for a Senior GSI Partner Manager . You will and your impact will Be Valued. We are on a journey to helping leading global organizations build Critical Applications in Our AI World. As a Senior GSI Partner Manager, you will be a business leader, taking ownership, building and executing plans and capabilities. You will directly impact the future of our customers and help us Make Tomorrow Better Than Today, Start Now.

This position is in NY/NJ, TX or CA with US and global travel as required (15-25% travel requirement).

• Partner Relationship Management: Build and maintain executive and operational-level relationships within assigned GSI accounts.
• Go-to-Market Execution: Define and execute joint GTM strategies with partners including demand generation, marketing campaigns, and sales plays aligned with key industry verticals.
• Sales Enablement: Train and certify GSI partner teams on product positioning, solution selling, and technical integration of Couchbase.
• Pipeline Development & Co-Selling: Drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline. Collaborate with internal sales teams to identify joint opportunities and support co-selling motions.
• Solution Innovation: Partner with GSIs to build reusable, repeatable solutions and industry offerings using Couchbase.
• Performance Metrics: Track and report on key KPIs such as partner-led revenue, pipeline generation, certifications, and GTM activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Couchbase sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure strategic alignment and partner success.

• 8+ years experience in partner management, business development, or alliances—preferably with GSIs.
• Proven track record of building joint GTM strategies and driving partner-sourced revenue.
• Strong understanding of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data platforms.
• Strategic thinker with excellent execution and relationship-building skills.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working in or with high-growth SaaS or database technology companies is a plus.

• Partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline and bookings
• Growth in certifications and partner enablement
• Execution of joint marketing or solution launches
• Strength and breadth of partner relationship