Martin Man

Partnerships Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates16 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Delivered 35-40% YoY growth in partner-sourced pipeline
  • Secured first ELA in EMEA for strategic account growth
  • Recognized as Circle of Excellence award recipient for four years
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Sales and Partnerships expert with a focus on strategic growth in EMEA and GCC markets.

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Skills

Core Skills

Go-to-market StrategyStrategic PartnershipsData GovernanceOperations ManagementWorkflow AutomationSales Operations

Other Skills

New Market ExpansionMartechProject LeadershipMarketing CampaignsStrategic PlanningTeam MentoringTeamworkProfessional ServicesStrategic LeadershipCoaching & MentoringPipeline ManagementStrategic AccountsExecutive ManagementForecastingLeadership

About

Senior Sales and Partnership Manager with 9+ years of experience building and scaling partner-led growth across SaaS, AI, and cloud ecosystems across EMEA with focus on GCC markets. I specialize in developing alliance frameworks that accelerate pipeline generation, expand market coverage, and unlock enterprise revenue opportunities. My background includes ownership of multi-million-dollar regional quotas, onboarding GSI, distributors and resellers, and leading cross-functional GTM initiatives aligned with executive growth strategy. I have contributed to ecosystem expansion across hyperscaler-aligned environments while enabling predictable partner-driven ARR growth across enterprise and upper mid-market segments. Key Achievements πŸ“ˆ Delivered 35–40% YoY growth in partner-sourced pipeline 🌍 Expanded partner coverage by 40% across EMEA & GCC (e.g UAE, KSA, Qatar) 🀝 Drove measurable ARR growth through targeted partner-led GTM initiatives 🎯 Owned and consistently delivered against multi-million-dollar annual revenue target. πŸ“„ Led the first Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) in EMEA securing long-term ARR and strategic account growth. πŸ† Recognized as a Circle of Excellence award recipient for four consecutive years (2019–2022). πŸ“° Featured in MartechVibe Magazine UAE – AI & Governance Edition (June 2025)

Experience

16 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
3 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Dreamix

Sr Manager - Strategic Partnerships

Nov 2025 – Present Β· 6 mos

Progress

3 roles

EMEA Partner Manager

Mar 2023 – Sep 2025 Β· 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Owned the EMEA & GCC channel strategy with multi-million-dollar annual quota responsibility, defining regional GTM priorities.
  • Delivered over 35% YoY growth in partner-sourced pipeline and expanding ecosystem coverage across priority markets and verticals.
  • Led and managed the EMEA PAM organization to drive consistent execution and revenue performance.
  • Designed and led multi-layer GTM strategies across ISVs, MSPs, SI's, distributors, and global enterprise agencies.
  • Signed and onboarded 3 of the 5 largest global Digital agencies to accelerate adoption and unlock new routes to market.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Marketing leadership to align GTM execution, influence product roadmap, and refine market positioning based on partner and customer feedback.
  • Implemented scalable enablement and operating frameworks, increasing active partner participation by 40% and improving pipeline velocity.
  • Represented Progress at industry conferences and executive forums.
  • Recognized thought leader, featured in Martech Vibe Magazine’s UAE - AI & Governance Edition (June 2025) for contributions to responsible AI strategy, regulatory readiness, and enterprise digital transformation.
New Market ExpansionMartechProject LeadershipMarketing CampaignsStrategic PlanningTeam Mentoring+21

Senior Partner Account Manager

Dec 2020 – Feb 2023 Β· 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Managed Tier 1 strategic ISV and MSP partners, driving strong engagement, enablement, and predictable partner-sourced ARR.
  • Consistently exceeded quota (120–140%) through partner-led pipeline generation, co-selling motions, and new logo acquisition across enterprise and upper mid-market segments.
  • Identified and onboarded new strategic partners, ensuring rapid enablement and early pipeline contribution.
  • Signed the first Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) in EMEA, establishing a scalable enterprise contracting model and strengthening long-term customer engagement.
  • Led QBRs aligning partners on revenue targets, certifications, and new pipeline development.
  • Recognized as a Circle of Excellence award winner (2021, 2022) for sustained top-tier performance and partner-led revenue impact.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipProject LeadershipStrategic PlanningSales StrategyStrategic RelationshipsTeamwork+19

Partner Account Manager

Aug 2018 – Dec 2020 Β· 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Oversaw a diverse portfolio of ISV partners and direct customers in UK, securing ARR and modernization strategy for ADP.
  • Launched KYC initiative that uncovered compliance and modernization opportunities and delivered 25%+ pipeline increase.
  • Achieved 120–150% of annual quota through pipeline development, and co-selling.
  • Awarded Circle of Excellence (2019, 2020) for outstanding contribution to regional revenue growth.
Strategic PartnershipsTeamworkPipeline ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyStrategic AccountsForecasting+7

Sensata technologies

Sales & Marketing Manager

May 2017 – Aug 2018 Β· 1 yr 3 mos

  • Managed regional operations team focused on BI reporting, pricing analytics, and CRM data quality.
  • Led the design and implementation of market KPI models, enabling data-driven forecasting, performance tracking, and strategic decision-making.
  • Oversaw a Six Sigma–based EMEA pricing optimization initiative, improving pricing accuracy.
  • Championed and led CRM migration to SFDC, driving process redesign, data governance, and user adoption across EMEA.
Data GovernanceProject ManagementTeamworkCRM IntegrationForecastingLeadership+8

Hewlett packard enterprise

Sales Operations Lead

Jan 2015 – May 2017 Β· 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Led and mentored a small Sales Ops team, guiding analysts on forecasting, reporting, and KPI development.
  • Improved forecasting cadence and data quality by implementing structured processes and cross-functional coordination.
Workflow AutomationTeamworkCoaching & MentoringCross-functional CoordinationPipeline ManagementForecasting+3

Hp

Business Analyst

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 Β· 2 yrs

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Conducted in-depth market research, identifying key growth opportunities.
  • Facilitated stakeholder workshops to gather feedback, refining project specifications and ensuring alignment with business goals.
BenchmarkingTeamworkBusiness Process Improvement

Devora ltd.

Sales Consultant

Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 Β· 3 yrs Β· Bulgaria

Education

University of National and World Economy

Master's degree β€” International Relations and Affairs

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

Fulbright International Institute

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution β€” Peace and Conflict Resolution in the 21st Century and Strategic

Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

University of National and World Economy

Bachelor of Science (BS) in International Relations

Jan 2008 – Jan 2012

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