For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

Smartsheet is investing in the next phase of its partner organisation. Our go-to-market partner model prioritises strategic partnerships that drive net-new pipeline, customer acquisition, and market expansion. The partner organisation plays a central role in bringing Smartsheet's AI platform capabilities to market, developing relationships across the AI ecosystem, and driving enterprise adoption through strategic co-sell and solution development.

We are looking for a seasoned partnership leader to own the EMEA partner strategy and commercial outcomes. The right candidate brings deep experience building productive relationships with systems integrators, GSIs, and technology alliance partners; has led partner organisations through strategic shifts; and carries a track record of delivering against sourced revenue targets. Critically, this leader must be ready to hit the ground running, inheriting an existing partner portfolio and team, and be comfortable driving transformation within an organisation.

This role is based at Smartsheet in London, UK (hybrid working cadence) and reports to our VP, Corporate Business & Development.

You Will

Own the EMEA partner strategy end-to-end: portfolio design, partner selection, commercial execution, and revenue accountability
Carry and deliver against partner-sourced revenue targets for the region
Build and deepen executive relationships with strategic systems integrators, GSIs, and technology alliance partners (hyperscalers, Databricks, Anthropic, Google), as well as Big 4 consulting firms with active practice areas relevant to Smartsheet
Develop co-sell and co-market motions that generate genuine net-new pipeline and customer introductions, with particular focus on vertical landing-and-expand plays in sectors such as manufacturing, utilities, and life sciences
Drive adoption and penetration of Smartsheet's AI capabilities into the enterprise through strategic partner motions
Build and develop relationships with key partners across the AI ecosystem to extend Smartsheet's platform reach and market relevance
Lead, develop, and grow a team of Partner Account Managers aligned to a strategic, sourced-revenue-oriented model
Evolve partner coverage to prioritise partners that drive strategic value, market access, and measurable business outcomes
Drive deal registration discipline and pipeline rigor across the EMEA partner portfolio
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Deal Desk, Partner Operations, and Partner Marketing to execute joint go-to-market plans
Represent Smartsheet externally as a thought leader and advocate for ecosystem-driven growth
Identify and convert supplier or vendor relationships into referral and resell partnerships, expanding the addressable partner ecosystem beyond traditional SI channels
Support Smartsheet geographic expansion within EMEA by identifying local market opportunities and partner ecosystems (e.g. DACH, France) where localised partner coverage can unlock new growth
Perform other duties as assigned

You Have

10+ years in partner/channel leadership roles within SaaS or enterprise technology; candidates with 15 years of highly relevant GSI/SI experience will be considered where track record is strong
Demonstrated success building and scaling GSI and SI partnerships that produce sourced revenue, with evidence of specific named-account wins or ARR growth milestones
Quota-carrying experience with a track record of meeting or exceeding partner-sourced revenue targets
Experience leading partner organisations through strategic transformation; you have shaped a partner portfolio, shifted a team orientation, or evolved a channel model around strategic outcomes, including taking a team from a volume/coverage model to a strategic/sourced-revenue model
Strong understanding of AI impact on enterprise software and partner ecosystems; you know how to position an AI platform through strategic partners and drive enterprise adoption
Strong executive presence and the ability to engage C-level and practice-level contacts at major consulting and technology firms
Deep understanding of hybrid direct + channel go-to-market models, including the economics and mechanics of partner-influenced vs. partner-sourced business
Experience with cloud marketplace transactions is strongly preferred
Track record of building and developing high-performing teams through periods of strategic change
Willingness to travel ~20% for partner and internal meetings
Proven ability to drive partner pipeline growth quickly upon joining; ability to show early-quarter impact and momentum within a new organisation
Experience operating across EMEA sub-regions (e.g. UK&I, DACH, Southern Europe, South Africa) with sensitivity to local partner dynamics and market conditions
Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis

Preferred

Experience in collaborative work management, project portfolio management (PPM), or adjacent enterprise SaaS platform categories (e.g.BPM, low-code workflow)
Existing relationships within Big 4 consulting firms, top-tier SIs, or major technology alliance ecosystems; named relationships at Accenture, IBM, TechM, Wipro, Capgemini, NTT Data, DXC or Cognizant are a plus
MBA or equivalent strategic leadership experience
Familiarity with infrastructure, capital project, or industry-specific verticals (e.g. financial services, utilities, nuclear/energy, life sciences) where Smartsheet has established or emerging partner traction

Perks & Benefits:

Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members
Monthly contributions toward your pension
Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program
20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
Company Funded Perks including a counselling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account.
Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific)

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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