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Partner Manager, Automattic for Agencies

Automattic· Sales
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Hybrid (North America)$140k - $170knot specifiedPosted 6mo ago

About the role

Partner Manager within the Automattic for Agencies program focused on developing and nurturing relationships with digital agencies, driving joint revenue, and enabling partners with GTM strategy, training, events, and co-branding to maximize value from Automattic’s product suite.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales of Automattic products through partner channels with Digital Agencies, identifying new opportunities for revenue generation.
  • Identify, source, and develop growth strategies to increase agency partners’ book of business.
  • Monitor and report on sales performance and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Take ownership of all aspects surrounding agency account management, including cultivating relationships, implementing go-to-market (GTM) strategies, escalating technical emergencies, and conducting business reviews.
  • Monitor the health of the agency’s clients’ sites using Automattic products, and manage retention risks.
  • Identify, recruit, and onboard partners who align with the A4A program growth strategy, and who will benefit from a close relationship with our product suite and team.
  • Build multiple champions within each digital agency, and understand their business strategy, organizational structure, and go-to-market focus.
  • Become the agency’s trusted advisor.
  • Provide training and support to partners to enhance their understanding of Automattic’s products, services, and value propositions.
  • Collaborate on marketing and sales enablement programs for partners with respective BU’s.
  • Attend and support Flagship WordCamps, potential sponsorships, and partner events to drive lead generation and increase brand visibility.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external Business Unit (BU) teams, including Marketing, Sales/CS, Happiness, Product, and Executive Leadership.
  • Gather feedback from partners to improve products, services, and the overall partnership experience.
  • Advocate for partner needs within Automattic or the partner’s respective BU niche.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
  • Use market insights to refine partnership strategies.
  • Ensure partners adhere to agreed-upon standards and compliance requirements.
  • Seek ways to enhance the overall partner ecosystem within Automattic.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in SaaS Channel Sales or Partner Management roles, preferably in the WordPress ecosystem.
  • Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
  • Experienced in structuring a partnership business, owning prioritization and ROI monitoring, and reporting to the organization.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and hands-on approach to identifying business opportunities and penetrating new accounts.
  • Excellent customer service skills and a creative approach to solving issues with out-of-the-box solutions.
  • Proven success in developing effective execution strategies within the book of business to drive mutually beneficial partnerships between agency accounts and the company.
  • Self-starter, proactive, and able to handle uncertainty while demonstrating initiative.
  • Efficient Time Management: ability to prioritize tasks and reprioritize as needed.
  • Experience working across multiple business units comprising many stakeholders and influencing factors; able to work as part of a team and as an individual contributor.
  • Dynamic Presentation Skills: adept at presenting to individuals and groups, including C-level executives, in person or virtually.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external teams.
  • Ecosystem Familiarity: familiarity with Automattic brands and WordPress ecosystem as well as third-party products that agencies leverage.
  • Ability to grasp and communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to build relationships with partners at events such as flagship WordCamps.
  • Adaptable to new technologies, industry trends, and changes in the competitive landscape.

Skills

Required:SaaS Channel SalesPartner management

Benefits

  • Open vacation policy
  • Fully-remote company
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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