We are seeking a high-energy, innovative IBM Principal Specialist to drive new business for MongoDB, the world's most popular and fastest-growing modern database platform. This role is a unique opportunity to build, execute, and scale a world-class IBM Co-Sell Partnership that delivers meaningful value to IBM, our joint customers, and MongoDB.
As the IBM Co-Sell Principal (Americas), you will own the IBM OEM and co-sell motion across the Americas (with a primary focus on North America). You will lead joint go-to-market initiatives, partner closely with IBM & MongoDB sellers, and play a critical role in driving MongoDB revenue growth, accelerating pipeline, and addressing skills, product and solution gaps through strategic partnership alignment.
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of executive-level relationship building, hands-on sales execution, cross-organizational collaboration and success navigating large, complex enterprise deals. You will serve as MongoDB's internal IBM expert for the Americas co-sell motion and be a trusted partner to IBM & MongoDB field sellers, working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities:- Work with IBM's Americas partner ecosystems leads and regional sales leadership to continuously improve and optimize the account level engagement and go-to-market outcomes
- Conduct industry and regional analysis to inform and optimize IBM co-sell strategy across the Americas, with emphasis on North America
- Partner Sales Execution
- Collaborate with IBM's account teams and MongoDB direct sellers on large, complex joint opportunities
- Support and close business to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual bookings targets
- Partner Sales Enablement
- Drive joint sales enablement with IBM to ensure field alignment, clarity of value proposition, and effective engagement models
- Develop and execute GTM initiatives that generate joint customer demand
- Oversee lead tracking, deal registration, pipeline development, and joint reporting
- Manage interlocks with Americas MongoDB's Sales team, Partner Sales and Solution Architect teams, Pre-sales, Post-sales, Deal Strategy, Legal, Revenue, Ops, Product Engineering, and Marketing
- Build strong and effective relationships with both internal stakeholders and partner executives, as well as triangulation with other partnerships
- Partner Management & Success
- Build and manage all aspects of the IBM partnership, including KPIs, QBRs, executive relationships, and operating cadence
- Ensure MongoDB is top-of-mind and recommended within IBM customer opportunities
- Drive mutual accountability and execution against shared success metrics
- Participate in MongoDB's sales enablement programs, including Sales Bootcamp, advanced sales training, and leadership development initiatives
Requirements:- Energetic, resourceful, entrepreneurial, and tenacious team player
- 5+ years of quota-carrying experience generating pipeline and closing deals through or with IBM
- Experience working with or at IBM, including OEM and reseller motions
- Experience selling into BFSI accounts (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
- Understanding & knowledge of IBM's Data & AI portfolio, IBM Cloud, IBM Z & LinuxOne (IFLs), and the watsonx ecosystem
- Demonstrated ability to build executive-level relationships and influence C-suite stakeholders
- Technically knowledgeable in enterprise software and cloud computing space with familiarity with databases, DevOps, and open-source technology
- Consistent record of exceeding goals in highly competitive environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate business value in complex enterprise sales
- Acute attention to detail, particularly in licensing models and complex contract negotiations
- Proven ability to structure and negotiate proposals and develop joint business plans
- Experience developing partner value propositions and executing GTM programs, including joint enablement, demand generation, deal registration, and reporting
- Formal sales methodology training (e.g., MEDDIC, SPIN, Challenger)
- Strong ability to build champions and manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
- Possess aptitude to learn quickly, problem solve, and establish credibility
- Exhibit a high EQ and self-awareness to navigate various regional and cultural differences toward a common goal
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment and gain alignment across broad stakeholder groups
- Passion for growing a career in the largest market in software and developing deep expertise in MongoDB's product portfolio
Why Join MongoDBMongoDB invests heavily in the development of each of our new hires & continuous career development
- Best in breed Sales trainings in MEDDIC and Command of the Message, including our comprehensive Sales Bootcamps and development programs
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Generous and competitive benefits (parental leave, fertility & wellbeing support)
Req ID: 426236
MongoDB's base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB's total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
MongoDB's base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$153,000-$192,000 USD
