IBM Principal Specialist

MongoDB • New York City, NY

2d

About The Position

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.

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

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

Benefits

• MongoDB 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees