Distribution Accounts Manager

Sonicwall
GB
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level professionals with distribution ecosystem experience comfortable with 60% travel and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Channel-focused sales professionals adept at distributor relationship management
    — “Drive revenue growth by managing sales in and sales out through distributors
  • Analytical thinkers who translate data into partner growth strategies
    — “Ability to translate complex data into actionable business plans
  • Self-motivated candidates with proven multitasking in fast-paced environments
    — “Experience managing deadlines, multitasking, and prioritizing workloads in a fast-paced environment

Things to consider

  • Extensive travel commitment required across the North Region
    — “60% travel required
  • Weekly sales forecasting and monthly outcome measurement expected
    — “Forecast sales activities weekly, including sales out, sales in, and unmanaged business

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific examples of distributor pipeline expansion
    — “Engage, support, and build relationships with channel partners to help expand pipeline
  • Highlight CRM platform expertise beyond basic proficiency
    — “Familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms
  • Showcase multilingual capabilities if applicable
    — “Additional language skills beyond English are an advantage
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Drive revenue growth through distributor network
  • Identify and recruit new channel partners
  • Engage and support channel partners to expand pipeline
Typical background
4+ years of relevant sales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales ManagementChannel Partner ManagementMarketing Campaign PlanningBusiness PlanningSales Forecasting

Preferred

In-depth Knowledge Of The Distribution EcosystemCross-functional CollaborationSales CRM Proficiency

Stack & domain

Strong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsCritical Thinking And Analytical SkillsAbility To Translate Complex Data Into Actionable Business PlansExperience Managing Deadlines, Multitasking, And Prioritizing Workloads In A Fast-paced EnvironmentProven Track Record Of Driving Projects To Completion And Managing Competing PrioritiesSelf-motivated And Able To Follow Through On AssignmentsIn-depth Knowledge Of The Distribution EcosystemSkilled In Cross-functional CollaborationProficiency With Microsoft ApplicationsFamiliarity With Salesforce.com Or Similar Crm PlatformsDistributionSalesManagement

About the role

Original posting from Sonicwall via Greenhouse

SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company, ensuring our partners and their customers are never alone in the fight against cybercrime. With the ability to build, scale and manage security across the cloud, hybrid and traditional environments in real-time, SonicWall provides relentless security against the most evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. With its own threat research center, SonicWall can quickly and economically provide purpose-built security solutions to enable any organization—enterprise, government agencies and SMBs—around the world. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

 

Distribution Account Manager – London, Cirencester, Basingstoke

SonicWall is looking for a Distribution Account Manager (DAM) to join our Distribution Account Team in the North Region. This role will be responsible for accelerating sales growth through our distributor network, partnering closely with regional sales teams and channel partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive revenue growth by managing sales in and sales out through distributors

Identify and recruit new channel partners alongside Distributor BDMs

Engage, support, and build relationships with channel partners to help expand pipeline and increase revenue

Deepen relationships with distribution partners by leveraging expertise in SonicWall’s technologies, products, and services via SonicWall University

Collaborate with distributors to plan and execute marketing campaigns for partners

Develop and track business plans, measure outcomes weekly/monthly, and lead Quarterly Business Reviews

Oversee inventory, compliance, certification, targets, KPIs, and rebate planning

Forecast sales activities weekly, including sales out, sales in, and unmanaged business

Act as a liaison between customers, distributors, partners, and the SonicWall sales team

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Ability to translate complex data into actionable business plans and engage in active listening

Experience managing deadlines, multitasking, and prioritizing workloads in a fast-paced environment

Proven track record of driving projects to completion and managing competing priorities

Self-motivated and able to follow through on assignments

In-depth knowledge of the distribution ecosystem

Skilled in cross-functional collaboration

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft applications

Familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms

Valid driver’s license required

Other Details:

60% travel required

College or university degree preferred

Additional language skills beyond English are an advantage

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SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer.  

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

At SonicWall, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse mix of talented people and providing active security solutions in 100+ countries.

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