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VC Partnerships & Business Development ManagerPragmatike is on a mission to help early-stage startups and scaleups win the talent war and build exceptional tech teams.
About the RoleWe're looking for a VC Partnerships & Business Development Manager to build Pragmatike's relationships with venture capital firms and create a new growth channel for our business.Your mission will be to build relationships with VCs and position Pragmatike as a trusted talent partner for their portfolio companies.You'll identify and engage VC partners, principals, platform teams, and operating partners, introduce them to Pragmatike's talent solutions, and develop partnerships that can lead to opportunities across their portfolio.This is a highly entrepreneurial, relationship-driven role.
You'll be building this channel from the ground up, with significant ownership over strategy, outreach, partnerships, and revenue generation.Why This Role Is DifferentBuild a VC channel from zero to one: Define our strategy for identifying, approaching, and partnering with venture capital firms.Sell at the fund level: Build relationships with VCs that can open doors to multiple portfolio companies rather than selling one company at a time.Create strategic partnerships: Position Pragmatike as a trusted resource VCs can recommend when their portfolio companies need exceptional technical and product talent.High ownership: Own the full process from identifying target funds and opening conversations to developing partnerships and generating portfolio opportunities.Work directly with founders: Collaborate closely with Pragmatike's leadership team and help shape our broader go-to-market strategy.Build a powerful network: Develop relationships across the global VC, startup, and technology ecosystem.You’re a Fit If You…Have 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, recruiting, or a similar commercial role.Have experience working with VCs, venture-backed startups, founders, or the
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
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