Hybrid Director of Strategic Partnerships – APAC

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About the role

  • Director of Strategic Partnerships leading partnerships across Asia-Pacific for AI startup Twelve Labs. Driving strategic collaborations to enhance revenues and market presence in the technology sector.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the APAC partnership strategy, identifying high-value opportunities with large technology platforms, OEMs, regional systems integrators, and technology resellers that drive qualified pipeline and partner-influenced revenue.
  • Build and manage relationships with senior executives at strategic partners, ensuring TwelveLabs is positioned as a priority AI partner within their ecosystems.
  • Drive joint GTM initiatives including co-selling programs, partner enablement, and marketing campaigns that generate measurable leads for the sales organization.
  • Negotiate and structure partnership agreements, including reseller arrangements, marketplace listings, and joint solution offerings tailored to APAC market dynamics.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Regional Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering to align partner programs with company objectives and translate regional insights into GTM recommendations.
  • Represent TwelveLabs at industry events and partner summits across the region, building brand awareness and establishing thought leadership in video AI.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or alliance management within the technology sector, with a strong track record in the APAC region.
  • Fluency in English, and Korean is required, also being fluent in Japanese is a plus. You can build executive relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and present compellingly across all three languages.
  • Demonstrated success in building revenue-generating partnerships with large enterprises, hyperscalers systems integrators, and resellers that drive measurable pipeline and bookings.
  • Deep experience with AWS and its partner ecosystem is highly preferred, including familiarity with AWS Marketplace, ISV Accelerate, and key AWS consulting partners in APAC.
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms, AI/ML technologies, and enterprise software sales cycles. Experience in video, media, or multimodal AI is a plus.
  • Excellent executive presence and communication skills. You navigate cultural nuances across APAC markets with ease and build trust with C-level stakeholders.
  • High tolerance for ambiguity and a bias for action. TwelveLabs is an early-stage startup where you will define strategy while simultaneously executing on the ground.
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout the APAC region, particularly between Tokyo and Seoul, with occasional travel to the US headquarters.

Benefits

  • 글로벌 B2B 고객과 함께 성장하는 Global Team
  • 자율성과 협업을 모두 갖춘 하이브리드 근무
  • 전 직원에게 맥북 및 70만 원 상당 재택근무 장비 지원, 3년 주기로 최신 장비 교체
  • 식사·교통비 등 자유롭게 사용할 수 있는 월 60만 원 한도 법인카드 제공
  • 사무실 내 스낵바(간식, 커피, 신선식품 제공)
  • 연말 2주간 겨울방학 운영
  • 연 1회 건강검진 지원

Job title

Director of Strategic Partnerships – APAC

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