Partner Account Manager - Spain, Italy & MEA
Anthropic · Madrid, Spain · Sales · listed August 20, 2026
The shape of it
Seniority
Executive
Experience asked
12+ years
Where
Hybrid
Requirements listed
9
Length
1,148 words
In the posting’s own words
This is a critical leadership role responsible for building and scaling Anthropic's consulting, GSIs and AI-native boutique partners across Italy, Spain and the larger Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.You will own the strategic roadmap, investment prioritization, development plans, and revenue accountability for a portfolio of partnerships that will collectively become critical drivers of Anthropic's enterprise growth. This is a builder role, not a manager role. Given Anthropic's stage, we need someone who has proven they can take partnerships from zero to scaled revenue engines — someone who has built these relationships from the ground up, not just inherited and managed existing ones.
What it asks for · 9
- Builder mentality — comfortable starting from zero and creating scaled partnerships
- Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian
- 12+ years of experience in enterprise technology partnerships, ideally within cloud, AI/ML, or platform businesses
- Deep existing relationships at VP+ level within target partners
- Data-driven mindset with focus on measurable outcomes and KPI attainment. Track record of driving incremental revenues through partnerships in the region
- History of delivering exceptional customer success and brand protection through partner channels
- Competitive drive — obsessed with winning and creating differentiation
- Collaborative approach with ability to work cross-functionally across sales, product, marketing, and regional teams
- Passion for AI and alignment with Anthropic's mission of beneficial AI development
What the job covers
- You will treat each partner as a structured sales pursuit with detailed stakeholder mapping, account plans, and targeted engagement strategies.
- You will guide partners in creating repeatable customer solutions that address specific use cases across industries including financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, public sector, and professional services.
- Own and drive key performance indicators: partner-sourced pipeline, partner-influenced revenue, consultants trained and certified, joint proposals submitted
- Establish clear success metrics with each partner and drive regular business reviews against targets
- Report on partnership health, progress, and commercial outcomes with data-driven insights
- Every deal influenced through your partner portfolio must be architected for customer success and long-term value expansion. You will establish success criteria for joint accounts, ensure proper implementation and adoption support, and create feedback loops that drive continuous improvement.
- Amplify the Anthropic brand across Spain, Italy and MEA region through strategic partner relationships
- Develop and execute market-specific GTM strategies adapted to local business practices and cultural nuances
- Navigate regional regulatory, compliance, and data sovereignty considerations
- Create competitive differentiation through unique partner capabilities and joint value propositions
Tools and skills named
Go to market
- Partnerships7×
- Customer success3×
- Account management
- Go-to-market
Models & research
- Machine learning
Product & design
- Roadmap
Security & compliance
- Regulatory
Words the posting leans on
- partner11×
- partnerships9×
- account4×
- development4×
- drive4×
- relationships4×
- revenue4×
- travel4×
- brand3×
- creating3×
- customer success3×
- italy3×
- joint3×
- regional3×
- sales3×
- spain3×
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