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Partner Development Manager

DustParisEcosystem
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
7 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Partner Development Manager role at Dust in Paris offers an exciting opportunity to expand the European agency and consultant market for an innovative enterprise AI platform. This full-time position is ideal for an experienced business development professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to drive partner-led revenue.

Role Overview

Dust is seeking a Partner Development Manager to build a high-volume engine and accelerate partner-driven growth across Europe. Working from the Paris office, this role focuses on discovering, recruiting, and enabling digital transformation agencies and AI consultants. The professional chosen will collaborate closely with a global partnerships team to establish scalable outreach motions, guide initial partner success, and transform early relationships into repeatable business loops.

Key Responsibilities

Map the European agency and consultant landscape to identify high-value entry points and prioritize prospective partners.
Execute targeted outbound strategies including cold outreach, industry events, and referral generation.
Conduct discovery sessions with prospective partners to assess commercial fit, AI readiness, and client base relevance.
Lead structured onboarding programs covering product training, sales methodology, and independent deployment fundamentals.
Manage an active partner portfolio through systematic quarterly business reviews focusing on pipeline health and trajectory.
Coach partners through complex sales cycles and support live deal closures.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of partnership management or business development experience within a B2B SaaS organization.
Demonstrated ability to convert cold prospects into active pipeline contributors through outbound initiatives.
Strong relationship-building skills tailored for consulting firms and system integrators.
Ability to translate technical capabilities into partner-ready sales motions.
Fluent communication skills in both English and French.
Entrepreneurial background or mindset with experience building programs or territories from scratch.

Nice to Have

An existing professional network of consultants and agencies throughout Europe.
Proficiency in a third European language.

Skills and Tools

Partner relationship management
Outbound sales and prospecting
Pipeline qualification
Sales enablement and product training
Cross-functional collaboration
B2B SaaS go-to-market strategies

About the Company

Dust provides an enterprise-grade platform featuring flexible model choices and collaborative interfaces for humans and AI agents. Backed by Sequoia, the company serves fast-moving organizations and top customers like Datadog, Vanta, and 1Password. Dust values an in-person office culture in Paris to foster rapid problem-solving, energetic teamwork, and fast execution.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in this position should visit the official Dust careers page to submit an application.

Questions candidates ask

What are the primary responsibilities of the Partner Development Manager?

The manager is responsible for mapping and recruiting European agencies and consultants, running outbound campaigns, qualifying pipelines, onboarding new partners, and supporting live sales deals.

Where is this job located?

This position is based at the company office in Paris, following an office-first collaborative culture.

What level of experience is required for this role?

Candidates must have 5 or more years of partnership management or business development experience in B2B SaaS.

What language skills are necessary?

Excellent communication skills in both English and French are required for the role.

How can I apply for this job?

Interested applicants should visit the official Dust careers page to submit their application.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Dust careers page.

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