Channel Sales Manager

Netskope
Portugal
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Channel Sales Managers with VAR relationship experience and a hunter mentality will find this strategic, territory-based role in Portugal ideal.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a track record of exceeding sales targets and managing reseller relationships will thrive here.
    — “Responsible for meeting assigned the quota for the region”
  • Individuals who have previously worked with specific strategic partners like Optiv and Presidio are well-positioned.
    — “Has worked with Netskope Strategic Partners: Optiv, Guidepoint, Presidio, AccessIT, Stratascale/SHI”
  • Professionals with strong Salesforce.com expertise and a focus on internal process development will stand out.
    — “Expert in Salesforce.com”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a high level of travel, with 60%+ time spent on the road.
    — “60%+ Travel is required”
  • Candidates must be capable of building executive-level relationships with key partners.
    — “Executive Level relationships with key partners in the region”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with reseller business models and how Netskope fits into them.
    — “Understands the reseller business model and how Netskope fits into that model”
  • Highlight your ability to articulate competitive advantages to end users and partners.
    — “Possess in-depth knowledge of key competitors and demonstrate the ability to articulate Netskope’ advantageous position to end users and partners”
  • Showcase your history of over-achieving in sales roles with measurable outcomes.
    — “Track record of success and over-achievement in previous positions”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • exceed territory quota
  • manage all aspects of the VAR relationship
  • recruit new partners
  • coordinate channel enablement activities
Typical background
saleschannel managementcloud security

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesChannel ManagementBusiness PlanningProduct And Sales TrainingMarketing EventsDemand Generation

Preferred

Cloud SecurityNetskope SolutionsReseller Business Model

Stack & domain

VAR Relationship ManagementBusiness PlanningProduct And Sales TrainingMarketing EventsDemand GenerationRecruiting New PartnersChannel Enablement ActivitiesSE TrainingInside Sales OrganizationsCompetitor KnowledgeNetskope’s Advantageous PositionHunter MentalityExecutive Level RelationshipsTeam PlayerTrack Record Of SuccessOver-achievementExpert In Salesforce.comCloud SecurityReseller Business ModelChannel Program

About the role

Original posting from Netskope

Join the Future of Security at Netskope

Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era. We secure and accelerate cloud, data, and AI in real time, everywhere. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, its Zero Trust Engine, and the powerful NewEdge network to gain full visibility and control without performance trade-offs.

At Netskope, our technology is driven by our greatest strength: our people. We believe that belonging powers innovation, and success is both personal and organizational. We embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, beliefs, ability, and identity, creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected. We empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work, grow their careers through continuous education and mentorship, and lead with transparency and curiosity. Join a team where you belong, where you are encouraged to be an entrepreneur, and where together, we continue to redefine the landscape of security.

Visit Careers at Netskope to learn more. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About the position:

The Channel Sales Manager will come on board with the full support of the executive team and local sales reps. This is an amazing opportunity for the sales professional who has a history of completely dominating their territory and who wants to make an impact on building the next iconic cloud security company. 

This position will serve as the Channel Sales Manager in Portugal for Netskope and will support multiple (7 - 10) sales teams in the territory. Channel Sales Manager is a strategic contributor to sales/marketing programs and the liaison within re-seller base for Netskope. Responsible for meeting assigned the quota for the region.

Responsibilities include:

Exceed territory quota

Manage all aspects of the VAR relationship

Business planning, product and sales training, marketing events, demand generation

Work closely with Regional Sales Managers and Sale leadership to grow revenue in each territory by focusing on National and Regional re- sellers

Develop and Implement regional business plan with input from Regional Sales Managers

Recruit new partners in regions that are under-leveraged that can maximize the revenue potential for Netskope solutions

Work closely with Strategic National VARs on a field level.

Create tools and assist in the development of internal processes to enhance our current channel program

Coordinate channel enablement activities, SE training and inside sales organizations

Possess in-depth knowledge of key competitors and demonstrate the ability to articulate Netskope’ advantageous position to end users and partners

Manage Deal Registration, Non-Standard Pricing, Spiff Payments, and Sales process

Job Requirements:

4 + years of experience working with resellers as a CAM or Account Manager

Hunter mentality – ability to get in front of partner executives and show the value of Netskope to their business

Executive Level relationships with key partners in the region

Has worked with Netskope Strategic Partners: Optiv, Guidepoint, Presidio, AccessIT, Stratascale/SHI

Understands the reseller business model and how Netskope fits into that model

Team Player – able to work well with all functional groups within Netskope

Track record of success and over-achievement in previous positions

Expert in Salesforce.com

60%+ Travel is required 

Education: 

Bachelor Degree preferred 

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Compensation: 

At Netskope, salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package. The salary range for this position is as listed below, and applies to candidates based in European Union (EU) member states, in local currency. This range is provided in accordance with EU pay transparency requirements. 

The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the On Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target commission amount at 100% goal achievement.

In addition to salary, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus plan (for non-sales roles) and a stock award program. Candidates may also be eligible for a comprehensive health plan and other benefits that can be reviewed upon request. 

Salary Range€63.000—€108.000 EURNetskope is committed to implementing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Netskope does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on religion, race, color, sex, marital or veteran statues, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.

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The application window for this position is expected to close within 50 days. You may apply by filling out the below information, or visiting our Netskope Careers site.

Source: Netskope careers

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