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Partner Development Manager - Japan

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RemoteFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Role focused on building and scaling Cohere's partner ecosystem in Japan, driving strategic partnerships with system integrators, distributors, resellers, ISVs, and cloud providers to accelerate enterprise adoption of Cohere's AI solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute Cohere’s partner-go-to-market plan for the Japan Enterprise Market, aligning with regional business objectives.
  • Partner with the broader GTM team to identify and recruit high-impact partners across system integrators, distributors, resellers, ISVs, and cloud providers.
  • Develop relationships with key stakeholders across the partner ecosystem to ensure success of the partnership.
  • Lead partner onboarding, certification, and training programs to ensure partners are equipped to sell, deploy and manage Cohere’s solutions effectively.
  • Collaborate with enablement to scale partner enablement in Japan through sales and technical workshops, empowering them to deliver value to enterprise customers.
  • Own joint pipeline generation by creating co-sell motions, solution plays, and strategic joint go-to market motions that align Cohere’s capabilities with enterprise mission needs and procurement cycles.
  • Collaborate with partners to identify and pursue high-value opportunities across key Japan segments
  • Ensure partners are aligned with Cohere’s strategic goals and performance metrics.
  • Run joint business planning sessions and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with partners, tracking sourced and influenced ARR against targets.
  • Serve as the voice of the partner within Cohere, relaying feedback to Product, Engineering, and Legal teams
  • Work with Cohere's Public Policy teams to navigate Japanese government AI policies to advise partners on risk management and responsible AI best practices.
  • Evangelize Cohere’s vision and solutions at partner and industry events, positioning Cohere as a leader in responsible GenAI for the Japanese market.
  • Build thought leadership through briefings, speaking engagements, and collaborative initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Native-level Japanese and business-level English fluency
  • 8+ years of experience in partner development, channel sales, or alliance management within the tech industry, preferably in AI or cloud solutions, with a track record of enterprise ARR contribution
  • Deep understanding of the Japanese enterprise market and key industry verticals.
  • Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a track record of driving partner success.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory and compliance landscapes, including AI ethics and government policies.
  • Working understanding of AI (LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows)
  • Experience working with major system integrators, global consultancies, and hyperscalers including joint GTM and co-sell motions. Existing relationship with Fujitsu preferred.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to evangelize Cohere’s vision to partners and industry stakeholders.
  • Results-driven growth mindset and bias for action. You thrive in a start-up-speed environment and enjoy building and scaling partner programs.

Skills

Required:Japanese language proficiencyEnglish proficiencyPartner developmentStakeholder management
Nice to have:Regulatory & compliance navigation

Benefits

  • Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in local currency
  • Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health
  • RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme
  • 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent
  • Annual enrichment benefits: arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, workspace improvement credit
  • Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching
  • 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days)
  • Budget for traveling to other offices if remote, plus an annual company offsite
  • $500 home office stipend to set up workspace properly
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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