Business Development Lead, Channel Sales
Formlabs · Somerville, MA · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
We're building a centralized partner acquisition function from the ground up. You'll own the full growth motion of our global reseller network, from identifying high-potential partners to signing new channel agreements across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. This is a high-activity hunter role, offering an opportunity to build a critical revenue lever from scratch.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage a global pipeline: Identify and target resellers across industrial, healthcare, education, and government verticals.
- Drive full-cycle recruitment: Own the entire process, from initial cold outreach and qualification to final agreement negotiation.
- Track performance: Manage pipeline activity in Salesforce and report progress against global coverage targets.
- Develop the function: Refine outreach playbooks, qualification frameworks, and onboarding handoffs as the function scales.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Ops to ensure a seamless transition from initial outreach to selling partner.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in business development, or reseller onboarding
- Proven track record in outbound, hunter-style prospecting
- Strong pipeline management discipline and CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred)
- Ability to work across time zones and adapt outreach to regional market dynamics
- Self-starter who can operate with ambiguity and build process where none exists
- Experience working with or selling alongside resellers, distributors, or VARs
Bonus
- Passion for 3D printing, manufacturing technology, or hardware sales
- Familiarity with channel program structures, partner agreements, or distribution models
- Prior experience at a high-growth startup or scale-up
Benefits
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K matching and access to financial advisors
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
- Amenities: Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
- Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
- Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
- Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
- And of course… unlimited 3D prints
Pay
This role also has an On-Target Earnings (listed below) which includes a base salary and an uncapped performance-based monthly bonus. The base/bonus split will depend on what level you are hired into, and your level will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and expected impact on the organization.