Distribution Partner Manager (london, United Kingdom)

Figma Figma · Enterprise · London, United Kingdom · Business Development

Figma is seeking a Distribution Partner Manager in London to drive growth and revenue through strategic alliances with agencies, system integrators, consultancies, and resellers across EMEA. The role involves identifying and onboarding partners, managing relationships, developing co-marketing and co-selling opportunities, and educating partners on Figma's platform. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in GTM roles, with at least 3 years working with external professional services organizations or channel partners, and experience building partner programs from scratch.

What you'd actually do

  1. Identify, evaluate, and onboard new prospects for our official service partner program
  2. Partner with Figma’s GTM teams to source, scope, and progress partner-influenced sales opportunities
  3. Manage stakeholder relationships with both official and unofficial distribution partners - including identifying new co-marketing and co-selling opportunities
  4. Foster long-term relationships with partners by creating mutual success plans - including documenting wins and monitoring defined KPIs to hold both Figma and our partners accountable
  5. Evaluate opportunities to mature and streamline our relationships with resellers in context of Figma's existing sales model

Skills

Required

  • 7+ years of total experience in equivalent or relevant fields
  • 3+ years of experience in a GTM organization working with external professional services organizations (SIs, agencies, consulting firms) and / or GTM partners (channel resellers, marketplaces, referral partners)
  • Managed relationships with multiple strategic partners at once to drive new business

Nice to have

  • Professional proficiency in one or more major European languages
  • Worked at a service organization or channel partner in a direct GTM role
  • Spent time in the design and / or digital product development industry

What the JD emphasized

  • Built partner tactics, programs, and / or strategies from scratch