Partner Sales Manager, Docker
Central or West
$129.1-161.4k
Salary applicable to candidates based in U.S. only and may vary by other locations + Equity
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App development platform
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App development platform
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$129.1-161.4k
Salary applicable to candidates based in U.S. only and may vary by other locations + Equity
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To increase the time developers spend on innovation, and decrease the time they spend on everything else.
Role
Who you are
- Track record of success in a startup channel environment with channel partners
- A minimum enterprise/channel selling experience of 10 years working in field sales through Solution Partners or in a Channel Management role for enterprise software companies focused
- Experience in driving marketing programs with partners and generating net new revenue
- Experience in software sales, developer tools or security
- BSc degree in Sales, Business Administration, Marketing or relevant field
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced Channel Manager based in the Western US to help drive continued growth and success with our channel partners
- This person should have experience in start-up environment and enjoy the build phase of a successful channel program
- Recruiting, enabling and driving revenue generating programs with partners will be a critical part of the role
- Develop and Execute Strategic Plans: Define and implement partner-focused business strategies. Maintain regular communication on pipeline status, key accounts, partner progress, resource needs, challenges, and milestones
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and other internal teams to ensure clear alignment on goals, roles, and execution plans for generating and closing partner-driven opportunities
- Enable Partner-Led Growth: Collaborate closely with Docker sales leadership and partners to drive net new business. Equip partners with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively sell and support the full Docker product portfolio
- First 30 Days: Orientation & Foundation
- Get fully onboarded on Docker’s sales motions, tools, and internal processes
- Learn the Docker partner model and understand key partner types (e.g., distributors, cloud marketplaces, GSIs, regional VARs)
- Meet and build rapport with priority partners across key regions
- Establish cross-functional relationships across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success
- Draft a high-level partner go-forward plan, including recruitment, onboarding, and engagement priorities for the year
- First 60 Days: Partner Cadence & Planning
- Deepen engagement with top existing partners through structured check-ins and mutual goal-setting
- Define and align performance metrics and expectations with key partners
- Collaborate with Marketing to build a regional partner marketing plan
- Align on pipeline development strategies with ecosystem and channel partners
- First 90 Days: Execution Kickoff
- Launch initial joint sales and marketing campaigns with partners and regional sales teams
- Drive partner enablement initiatives in alignment with sales teams, ensuring clear collaboration workflows
- Begin tracking early performance indicators for sourced pipeline and partner-influenced opportunities
- One-Year Outlook: Strategic Impact & Growth
- Establish long-term, high-value relationships with strategic and regional partners
- Drive measurable growth in partner-sourced pipeline, net new ARR, and renewal revenue
- Support product adoption and developer engagement through partner-led efforts and localized initiatives
- Continuously refine the partner engagement model based on performance, feedback, and market trends
Our take
Docker supplies a hub and desktop solution to simplify the workflow of app development teams. Originally known for popularising the idea of containerising software, it saw itself outpaced by Kubernetes. However, the company has identified a problem with the growing complexity of containerisation, with some apps consisting of dozens or even hundreds of containers - which is what it now addresses.
Docker has had a difficult time in the recent past, with 2019 seeing it sell off its enterprise business, reduce its workforce by hundreds, and change its leadership team. As a well known brand and ecosystem for containerisation, however, it aims to lure developers back to its product as well as to take advantage of the growing global demand for app development.
Returning to focus on developers rather than large companies was certainly a gamble, but one that seems to have paid off. The company has returned to profitability and raised Series C funding in 2022, which is cited to fund hiring new talent, ramping up its business, and continuing to develop and refine its product. It's also embarked on a series of acquisitions to
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Insights
47% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Mar 2022
$105m
SERIES C
Mar 2021
$23m
SERIES B
Total funding: $497.9m
Company benefits
- 100% company paid medical premiums for employees and dependents
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- “Whaleness” Days — At least 1 company wide day off per month
- Employer Paid Holidays
- Generous Maternity and Parental Leave
- Home Office Set Up Budget
- Monthly Technology Stipend
- Training Allowances
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Virtual and In-Person Social Events
- Docker Swag
- Quarterly Hackathons
- Virtual Coffee with Co-Workers
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Scott Johnston
(CEO, not founder)Has been COO and CPO with Docker prior to CEO role. Before that was VP, Marketing & Product at Puppet and a Venture Partner at Alloy Ventures.
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