Sr GSI Partner Manager

Couchbase

Couchbase

New York, USA
USD 164,475-193,500 / year + Equity
Posted on May 7, 2025

As industries race to embrace AI, traditional database solutions fall short of rising demands for versatility, performance, and affordability. Couchbase is leading the way with Capella, the developer data platform for critical applications in our AI world. By uniting transactional, analytical, mobile, and AI workloads into a seamless, fully managed solution, Couchbase empowers developers and enterprises to build and scale applications with unmatched flexibility, performance, and cost-efficiency—from cloud to edge. Trusted by over 30% of the Fortune 100, Couchbase is unlocking innovation, accelerating AI transformation, and redefining customer experiences. Come join our mission.

Couchbase is looking for a Senior GSI Partner Manager . You will Create Value and your impact will Be Valued. We are on a journey to helping leading global organizations build Critical Applications in Our AI World. As a Senior GSI Partner Manager, you will be a business leader, taking ownership, building and executing plans and capabilities. You will directly impact the future of our customers and help us Make Tomorrow Better Than Today, Start Now.

This position is in NY/NJ, TX or CA with US and global travel as required (15-25% travel requirement).

Job Description: Senior GSI Partner Manager

The Senior GSI Partner Manager plays a critical role in managing and expanding strategic relationships with Global System Integrators (GSIs) such as Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, and Infosys. This role drives joint go-to-market initiatives, solution development, and co-selling opportunities that accelerate customer adoption of Couchbase at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner Relationship Management: Build and maintain executive and operational-level relationships within assigned GSI accounts.
  • Go-to-Market Execution: Define and execute joint GTM strategies with partners including demand generation, marketing campaigns, and sales plays aligned with key industry verticals.
  • Sales Enablement: Train and certify GSI partner teams on product positioning, solution selling, and technical integration of Couchbase.
  • Pipeline Development & Co-Selling: Drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline. Collaborate with internal sales teams to identify joint opportunities and support co-selling motions.
  • Solution Innovation: Partner with GSIs to build reusable, repeatable solutions and industry offerings using Couchbase.
  • Performance Metrics: Track and report on key KPIs such as partner-led revenue, pipeline generation, certifications, and GTM activities.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Couchbase sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure strategic alignment and partner success.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in partner management, business development, or alliances—preferably with GSIs.
  • Proven track record of building joint GTM strategies and driving partner-sourced revenue.
  • Strong understanding of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data platforms.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent execution and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Experience working in or with high-growth SaaS or database technology companies is a plus.

Key Success Metrics

  • Partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline and bookings
  • Growth in certifications and partner enablement
  • Execution of joint marketing or solution launches
  • Strength and breadth of partner relationship

The anticipated starting base pay range for this role is listed below. Base salary is not the only component of our competitive total rewards package - you may also be eligible for bonus, commissions, equity, and other benefits as described below. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
Base Pay Range
$164,475$193,500 USD
Why Couchbase?
Modern customer experiences need a flexible cloud database platform that can power applications spanning from cloud to edge and everything in between. Couchbase’s mission is to simplify how developers and architects develop, deploy and consume modern applications wherever they are. We have reimagined the database with our fast, flexible and affordable cloud database platform Capella, allowing organizations to quickly build applications that deliver premium experiences to their customers– all with best-in-class price performance. More than 30% of the Fortune 100 trust Couchbase to power their modern applications and build innovative new ones. See our recent awards to learn why Couchbase is a great place to work.We are honored to be a part of the Best Places to Work Award for the Bay Area and the UK. Couchbase offers a total rewards approach to benefits that recognizes the value you create here, so that you in turn may best serve yourself and your family. Some benefits include:
  • Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
  • Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs*
  • Financial Planning - RSU equity program*, ESPP program*, Retirement program* and Business Travel Insurance
  • Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach
  • Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees.
  • And much more!
*Note: some programs are not applicable to all countries. Please discuss with a Couchbase recruiter to learn more.
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