Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.
About the job
Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.
The startup program lead will work on a variety of initiatives that share the common mission of recruiting and enabling high-potential startups to use Snowflake. The role will require a mix of program management, relationship building, entrepreneurial thinking, rapid prioritization, and knowledge of the venture capital and startup ecosystem. The startup program team is spread across the United States and EMEA. The person hired for this role will work closely with cross-functional organizations including sales, partnerships, finance, marketing, product, and finance to drive great outcomes for startups in the Snowflake ecosystem.
AS A STARTUP PROGRAM LEAD YOU WILL:
Manage existing and develop net-new programs that drive awareness and demand of Snowflake in the startup ecosystem across DACH, Nordics, Baltics plus additional regions
Coordinate cross-functionally within Snowflake to identify high-potential startups and ensure startups in our ecosystem are equipped to succeed
Manage and evolve the lead pipeline funnel from top VCs to Snowflake
Manage and track inbound requests and application to the Snowflake startup program
Coordinate and participate in virtual and in-person startup ecosystem events
Refine and maintain communications around the startup program to relevant internal teams
Drive engagement from Venture Capital firms, startup incubators and startup founders.
Be able to quantify the business impact of the various startup program initiatives internally to leadership and externally to partners
Be responsible for traveling across EMEA to Snowflake and startup-ecosystem events
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree
4+ years of sales, business development, strategic partnerships, sales leadership management, consulting or program/product management experience
Experience working at a startup, investment firm, or startup program-focused role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable delivering results amid ambiguity and change
Based in Berlin or the surrounding area
Ability to speak German and English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Operational savviness, ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously while focused on execution and results
Experience working with technical teams to improve and build processes.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully cross-functionally and communicate effectively with senior leadership on program objectives, goals and metrics.
Demonstrate understanding and savviness of the startup space and common patterns of success for their portfolio companies
Entrepreneurial “builder” mentality
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com
