Senior Channel Account Manager

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Seattle, WA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with experience in channel management and network security, working in a geographic territory with a focus on partner collaboration and remote flexibility.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who have consistently met quota goals and demonstrated sales excellence in the network/cyber security industry
    — “History of consistent plan development and quota achievement”
  • Professionals adept at relationship management and capable of balancing remote work with in-person partner interactions
    — “Ability to self-manage and work remotely”

Things to consider

  • Must be physically located in the assigned territory to fulfill the role's requirements
    — “Must be located in assigned territory”
  • Compensation structure includes a base salary and commission, which may require meeting transaction targets
    — “Success in this position will be measured by meeting successful transaction, growth, and retention goals with the assigned partners”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing and retaining channel partners, with measurable results
    — “Strive towards the territory quota attainment, retention, and growth/development of active partners”
  • Emphasize your ability to deliver training and support to partners using internal sales tools
    — “Provide ongoing relationship management and training for partners”
  • Showcase your ability to create tailored sales presentations for diverse audiences
    — “Create and perform sales presentations to match WatchGuard with audience needs”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of CRM platforms like Salesforce for managing partner interactions
    — “Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM”
  • Quantify your experience in direct and indirect sales, especially in the network/cyber security domain
    — “4+ years experience in direct and indirect sales in related industry”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • territory quota attainment
  • partner satisfaction
  • new business generation
Typical background
sales experiencenetwork security background

Skills & requirements

Required

Network SecuritySales ExcellencePresentation SkillsCRM FamiliaritySales Quota AchievementPartner Management

Preferred

CybersecurityChannel Sales Ecosystem

Stack & domain

Network SecuritySalesTrainingEvent SupportForecastingLead GenerationPresentationRelationship ManagementSalesforceCrmSales ToolsWritten SkillsSelf-managementCollaboration

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 network 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 Manager, Channel Account Sales and will work closely with their assigned Partners 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.

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

Work closely with the assigned partners 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

Requirements

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

4+ years experience in direct and indirect sales in related industry

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in business, sales, or marketing

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000, exclusive of benefits. This position is also eligible for commissions up to 40% of on target earnings. Your base salary compensation will be based on your individual skills, education, and experience. Please keep in mind that the above range is the full base salary range for this role; hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical in order to allow for future salary growth. 

U.S. Benefits

·       Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance

·       Healthcare FSA

·       FSA with employer contribution

·       10 paid holidays a year

·       Vacation and sick time

·       Paid parental leave

·       401(k) with employer match

Other Perks

·       Education assistance program

·       Dependent Care FSA match

·       Adoption assistance

·       Fertility care support

·       Backup care for family and pets

Source: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. careers (Lever)

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