Partner Manager
Apply NowCompany: Benchling
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Description:
Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology.
Benchling's mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world's most innovative biotech companies use Benchling's R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to milestone and market.
Come help us bring modern software to modern science.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Partner Manager at Benchling, you will play a critical role in expanding and managing our partner ecosystem to drive customer success and business growth. You will collaborate with a diverse range of partners, including Global System Integrators, Consulting firms,Boutique Partners in Life Sciences space, Cloud providers and other strategic alliances. This role requires excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to align partner activities with Benchling's business objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Benchling takes a market-based approach to pay. The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and work location. For this role the base salary range is $153K-$207K. However, because this role is eligible to participate in Benchling's commission plan, it is common for employees in this role to receive total on-target earnings of $255K-$345K.
Total Compensation includes the following:
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Benchling welcomes everyone.
We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer. That means we don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Please be aware that Benchling will never request personal information, payment, or sensitive details outside of Greenhouse or via email. All official communications will come from an @benchling.com email address or from an approved vendor alias. If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent Benchling and are unsure of their legitimacy, please reach out to us at recruiting-fraud-alert@benchling.com to verify the communication.
Benchling's mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world's most innovative biotech companies use Benchling's R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to milestone and market.
Come help us bring modern software to modern science.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Partner Manager at Benchling, you will play a critical role in expanding and managing our partner ecosystem to drive customer success and business growth. You will collaborate with a diverse range of partners, including Global System Integrators, Consulting firms,Boutique Partners in Life Sciences space, Cloud providers and other strategic alliances. This role requires excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to align partner activities with Benchling's business objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner Strategy Development:
- Develop and execute strategies to identify, onboard, and manage partners that align with Benchling's business goals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define partnership objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, ensuring mutual value creation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, managing day-to-day communications and escalations.
- Business Development:
- Identify joint go-to-market opportunities and work with partners to execute co-marketing and co-selling initiatives.
- Enablement & Support:
- Equip partners with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively promote and integrate Benchling's platform.
- Facilitate training sessions, share best practices, and provide ongoing support to ensure partner success.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with sales, marketing, customer success, and product teams to align partner strategies with broader company objectives.
- Provide feedback from partners to inform product development and roadmap priorities.
- Performance Tracking:
- Monitor partner performance against KPIs, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
- Regularly report on partner contributions to customer success, market expansion and revenue growth.
- 9+ years of experience in partner management, business development, or related roles in the life sciences or SaaS industry.
- Proven track record of building and managing successful partner relationships.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.
- Results-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.
Benchling takes a market-based approach to pay. The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and work location. For this role the base salary range is $153K-$207K. However, because this role is eligible to participate in Benchling's commission plan, it is common for employees in this role to receive total on-target earnings of $255K-$345K.
Total Compensation includes the following:
- Competitive salary and equity
- Broad range of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents
- Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
- Four months of fully paid parental leave
- 401(k) + Employer Match
- Commuter benefits for in-office employees and a generous home office set up stipend for remote employees
- Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching, for employees and their dependents
- Monthly Wellness stipend
- Learning and development stipend
- Generous and flexible vacation
- Company-wide Summer & Winter holiday shutdown
- Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries
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#BI-Hybrid
#LI-KW1
Benchling welcomes everyone.
We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer. That means we don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Please be aware that Benchling will never request personal information, payment, or sensitive details outside of Greenhouse or via email. All official communications will come from an @benchling.com email address or from an approved vendor alias. If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent Benchling and are unsure of their legitimacy, please reach out to us at recruiting-fraud-alert@benchling.com to verify the communication.