Partner Sales Manager

Forcepoint; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Forcepoint is looking for a Partner Sales Manager to oversee strategic partner relationships, drive channel growth, and align regional business objectives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in B2B sales within the software sector, particularly in cyber-security. The role offers a competitive salary with additional variable compensation based on performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Business to Business sales maintaining partner relationships.
• 4+ years of Partner selling in a high-tech software company (cyber-security preferred).
• Knowledge of sales of software or products related to web infrastructure security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the relationship between strategic partners and Forcepoint.
• Create a regional account plan to be executed in the region.
• Execute marketing programs with the help of field marketing.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Forcepoint is hiring a Partner Sales Manager (PSM). This role is responsible for managing, educating, expanding, and enabling our strategic partners to achieve corporate sales objectives while driving our channel strategy to drive growth and channel sales expansion. You will work closely with the Sales VP’s, Regional Sales Directors/Managers to align our regional partner business with Forcepoint’s corporate objectives. The role reports to the VP of Channel Sales.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage the relationship between strategic partners and Forcepoint
• Sales and Technical Enablement of strategic partners
• Create a regional account plan to be executed in region
• Ensures that strategic partners meet the requirements of their tier in the Forcepoint Channel Partner Program
• Create and execute a Partner SE enablement plan, drive attendance to Forcepoint Instructor Led Training and Boot Camp Sessions
• Acts as a liaison between strategic partners and Forcepoint sales representatives on the Mid-Market and Enterprise Teams
• Delivers Value Propositions and other key messaging to partner community.
• Meets or exceeds quota for strategic partners.
• Learns and maintains in-depth knowledge of Forcepoint products and technologies, competitive products and technologies and industry trends and shares this knowledge with partners.
• Reviews, monitors and reports on deal registrations
• Communicates product launches and promotions.
• Executes marketing programs with the help of field marketing.
• Serves as main point of contact for Forcepoint resources.
• Maintains responsibility for overall relationship management.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years in selling Business to Business maintaining partner relationships.
• 4+ years of Partner selling in a high-tech software company (cyber-security preferred)
• Knowledge of sales of software or computer related products with emphasis on web infrastructure security
• Strong presentation, communication, and time management skills are mandatory.
• Ability to close business while achieving a high level of partner satisfaction.
  
  

Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range and variable compensation for this role is 149,900.00 - 215,700.00 and represents the low and high end of compensation for this position. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Forcepoint’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].

Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Software Development

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