Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience 8-10 Years of experience in developing and executing strategic partnership agreements with Technology partners Deep knowledge of Confluent (Kafka ecosystem) Hands-on experience driving joint go-to-market initiatives with Data & AI solutions Strong understanding of hyperscaler ecosystems (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and marketplace strategies Project Management experience Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Established relationships with C-suite executives (3+ years of demonstrated engagement) Stellar written and verbal communication skills Sales experience in a software company is preferred