Partner Development Manager
Berlin · 8+ years experience · Full-time · Remote · Posted Oct 2, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 8+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Berlin
About the role
- As a Partner Development Manager for Germany and the DACH Region focused on the Public Sector & Enterprise Market, you'll be at the heart of our mission to empower businesses and government entities across the region with cutting-edge AI technologies.
- You'll work closely with leading enterprises, system integrators, technology partners, and public sector organizations to co-create value, expand market reach, and deliver impactful AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of businesses and government agencies.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute Cohere's partner go-to-market plan for the Enterprise & Public Sector 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, cloud providers, and public sector consultancy firms.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders across the partner ecosystem, including government agencies, municipalities, and public sector institutions, to ensure partnership success.
- Lead partner onboarding, certification, and training programs to ensure partners are equipped to sell, deploy and manage Cohere's solutions effectively for both commercial and public sector customers.
- Collaborate with enablement to scale partner enablement through sales and technical workshops, empowering them to deliver value to enterprise customers and government agencies.
- 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 public sector procurement cycles.
- Collaborate with partners to identify and pursue high-value opportunities in both commercial and government contracts.
- 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.
- Evangelize Cohere's vision and solutions at partner and industry events, positioning Cohere as a leader in responsible GenAI for both commercial and public sector markets.
Requirements
- 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 and public sector partnerships.
- Deep understanding of public sector organizations, government agencies, and municipal institutions, plus the enterprise market and key industry verticals.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a track record of driving partner success in both commercial and public sector environments.
- Experience and demonstrated depth with Sovereign Cloud GTM.
- Ability to navigate complex regulatory and compliance landscapes, including AI ethics, government policies, and public sector procurement requirements.
- Working understanding of AI (LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows) and their applications in enterprise and public sector contexts.
- Experience working with major system integrators, global consultancies, hyperscalers, and public sector technology partners including joint GTM and co-sell motions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to evangelize Cohere's vision to partners, government stakeholders, and industry organizations.
- Results-driven growth mindset and bias for action.
Benefits
- A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
- 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, and a 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 you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
- $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
Workplace
- Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.
- For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
- For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
Skills
- LLMs
- Retrieval-augmented Generation
- Agentic Workflows
- Sovereign Cloud GTM
