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As Director of Business Development, Strategic AI Partnerships, you will be at the forefront of Workato’s AI ecosystem strategy. You will be a part of our AI Research Lab in San Francisco working to identify, build, and scale relationships with top AI technology partners. You will drive integration opportunities and joint go-to-market (GTM) initiatives. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role requiring executive presence, deal-making acumen, and a passion for innovation.
Job Responsibility:
Partner Strategy & Relationship Building: Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with a small number of the world’s top businesses. Build executive-level connections and maintain ongoing strategic alignment
Integration & GTM Opportunities: Surface and evaluate opportunities for deep technical integrations and joint GTM motions that drive mutual value
Deal Structuring & Execution: Lead the structuring, negotiation, and closure of complex partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with Workato’s business objectives
Joint Customer Opportunities: Proactively identify and route joint customer opportunities to the sales organization, collaborating closely to maximize impact
Executive Engagement: Represent Workato in partner executive forums, industry events, and joint customer engagements
Requirements:
10+ years in business development, alliances, or partnerships within enterprise SaaS, with a focus on AI, cloud, or developer platforms
Demonstrated success structuring and closing complex technology partnerships
Deep understanding of the AI ecosystem and developer tools landscape
Bachelor’s degree required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills
Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels
What we offer:
vibrant and dynamic work environment
multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives