Channel Account Manager

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Milan, Italy
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing channel sales in the cybersecurity domain and a track record of partner growth.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in two-tier sales models and partner relationship management
    — “Experience with two-tier/channel sales ecosystem required”
  • Individuals with a history of driving partner growth and retention in cybersecurity
    — “Strive towards the territory quota attainment, retention, and growth/development of active partners”
  • Professionals fluent in Italian and English who can operate independently
    — “Native Italian and Fluent in English language”

Things to consider

  • Must be physically located in the assigned territory for the role
    — “Must be located in assigned territory”
  • Requires an ability to manage remote work effectively and self-direct tasks
    — “Ability to self-manage and work remotely”

How to stand out

  • Highlight past success in growing and retaining national partner accounts
    — “History of sales excellence with national partner accounts and major accounts”
  • Demonstrate experience with CRM tools like Salesforce in your resume
    — “Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM”
  • Showcase your ability to create tailored sales presentations for different audiences
    — “Create and perform sales presentations to match WatchGuard with audience needs”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • territory quota attainment
  • partner satisfaction
  • growth and retention goals
Typical background
sales experiencenetwork/cyber security background

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales ExcellenceTerritory ManagementPartner SupportTrainingLead GenerationForecastingCRM UsageNetwork/cyber Security Knowledge

Preferred

Network Security Experience

Stack & domain

SalesNetwork SecurityCRMTrainingLead GenerationForecastingEvent SupportCommunicationPresentationTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingCybersecurity

About the role

Original posting from WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. via Lever

About the Position 

The Channel Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities include working within the sales team to promote and sell all portfolio security products within a geographic territory. The CAM is responsible for supporting assigned WatchGuard partners in the assigned territory and will be responsible for active channel partners. The CAM will be responsible for quoting, training, lead generation and follow-up, event support, and the forecasting and tracking for their assigned partners. The CAM will report to the Country Manager and will work closely with the Sales Engineer to assure territory quota attainment, in addition to joining with the sales and field marketing teams in the territory. Success in this position will be measured by meeting successful transaction, growth, and retention goals with the assigned partners. The CAM will keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry and the competitive posture of the company, as well as prepare activity and forecast reports as requested.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Strive towards the territory quota attainment, retention, and growth/development of active partners
  • Maintain regular contact with partners to ensure satisfaction and continued success
  • Partner with the Sales Engineer to generate new business and develop current customers through the partner network
  • Support partners on standard methodologies and use of WatchGuard, including training, event support, and lead generation
  • Create and perform sales presentations to match WatchGuard with audience needs
  • Provide ongoing relationship management and training for partners
  • Net growth for WatchGuard One Certifications in the territory
  • Be knowledgeable of all WatchGuard products, services, and internal sales tools
  • Other duties and projects assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience with two-tier/channel sales ecosystem required
  • Experience in network/cyber security space preferred
  • History of sales excellence with national partner accounts and major accounts
  • History of consistent plan development and quota achievement
  • Strong presentation and written skills
  • Ability to self-manage and work remotely
  • Must be located in assigned territory 
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM
  • Native Italian and Fluent in English language

Experience:

  • 5+ years experience in direct and indirect sales in related industry
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in business, sales, or marketing

WHY WORK FOR WATCHGUARD?

WatchGuard is a global cybersecurity company delivering network security, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, secure Wi-Fi and managed security capabilities through a strong partner ecosystem. Our channel-first model gives sales professionals the opportunity to help resellers, MSPs and distributors grow profitable recurring-revenue businesses while protecting customers against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.

Source: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. careers (Lever)

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