Channel & Alliance Executive

BlueVoyant; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueVoyant is seeking a Channel & Alliances Executive to grow our Microsoft-centered partner ecosystem across Northern Europe, reporting to the SVP, Sales. The role blends relationship management with strategic campaigns to drive pipeline and revenue.

You will recruit, onboard and enable Microsoft sales and technical teams, develop joint go-to-market plans, and collaborate with sales, marketing and product to expand BlueVoyant's security solutions through partner channels.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in business development, partnerships or channel management.
• Strong Microsoft ecosystem knowledge and security solutions.
• Experience enabling partner sales teams to drive pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Microsoft stakeholders and field teams.
• Create joint go-to-market campaigns with Microsoft sellers.
• Implement lead generation initiatives with channel partners.
• Recruit, onboard and enable Microsoft sales teams to drive revenue.
• Develop measurable partnership plans and conduct quarterly reviews.

Skills

Relationship building

Channel sales

Partnership growth

Microsoft ecosystem

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

MS365

Job description

Position: Channel & Alliances Executive
Reports To: SVP, Sales
Department: Sales
Location: Hybrid, London (1–2 days per week - BlueVoyant & Microsoft offices)
Work Authorisation: Must have the existing right to work in the UK

BlueVoyant is seeking an experienced, relationship-focused Channel & Alliances Executive to grow our high-velocity channel and alliance relationships, with a primary focus on Microsoft. Reporting to the SVP, Sales, you will grow our channel business across our Managed Security Services, Digital Risk Protection and Supply Chain Defense offerings throughout Northern Europe. You'll work closely with Microsoft field and partner teams, BlueVoyant sales leadership and marketing to build joint go-to-market initiatives that drive pipeline, revenue and new customer acquisition.

What You'll Do:

• Build relationships with key Microsoft stakeholders and field sales teams, including SMC and Enterprise Sales, to grow joint revenue, acquire new customers and amplify BlueVoyant's security co-sell message.
• Build joint go-to-market campaigns with Microsoft sellers and connect them with BlueVoyant's direct sellers.
• Implement joint lead generation initiatives with channel partners across Northern Europe.
• Support all Northern Europe channel partners in adopting partnership programmes, and give support to their local sellers.
• Recruit, onboard and enable Microsoft sales and technical teams to drive revenue growth across key BlueVoyant solutions.
• Use existing personal and BlueVoyant relationships to build and execute new go-to-market opportunities.
• Build measurable business plans that define partnership goals, and run QBRs with Microsoft stakeholders to drive pipeline and sales success.
• Work closely with BlueVoyant sales leadership and field and inside sellers to develop joint selling and demand generation activities.
• Work with BlueVoyant marketing to use resources such as collateral, presentations, events, emails and webinars in support of joint Microsoft initiatives.
• Prepare and present regular partnership status updates and sales results to executive leaders and programme stakeholders.

What You'll Bring:

• 6+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, channel or alliance management, or cybersecurity sales.
• A proven track record in sales, partnership growth and relationship building.
• A strong understanding of Microsoft's business, sales cadence and security business.
• Experience enabling and growing partner sales teams so they can articulate and position the value of your solutions to increase pipeline and sales.
• A deep background in security technologies and managed security solutions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with clear ownership of tasks and escalation when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present ideas in business-friendly language.
• The ability to collaborate closely with product, marketing and sales teams across the organisation.
• Passion and drive for results, and the ability to thrive in a small, fast-paced, product-driven environment.
• Proficiency with M365.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with MDR platforms, SIEM, third-party risk (supply chain defence) and threat intelligence solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft resellers and the Azure and M365 security solution suite.
• Experience with Salesforce.com.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Why BlueVoyant?

• Lead and grow one of BlueVoyant's most strategic alliances, shaping joint go-to-market strategy with Microsoft across Northern Europe.
• Work at the intersection of partnerships, sales and cybersecurity, taking leading managed security, digital risk and supply chain defence solutions to market at scale.
• Join a global, mission-driven cybersecurity company defending organisations worldwide with cutting-edge data, technology, and expertise.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with support for wellbeing, development, and career growth.

About BlueVoyant

BlueVoyant is an AI-driven cybersecurity company dedicated to standing between our customers and cyber threats. By combining human, artificial, and proprietary intelligence, we deliver a unified solution that protects every organization's network, identities, vendors, and digital footprints as a single attack surface. The company's award-winning Microsoft Security expertise helps organizations maximize their security investments while reducing risk and ensuring compliance.

Led by CEO, John Hernandez, BlueVoyant's highly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts. BlueVoyant services utilize large real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies.

Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Chairman of the Board, Jim Rosenthal, Vice Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials, BlueVoyant is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, London, Budapest, and Latin America and is committed to building a workplace where talented people are empowered to do their best work in the fight against global cyber threats.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. BlueVoyant is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

Important Information for Applicants:

BlueVoyant uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to help identify candidates whose experience and skills best match the requirements of a role. This technology provides hiring teams with added insights to support fair and efficient hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team, and final hiring decisions are made by humans, not AI. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that AI tools may assist in the evaluation of your resume as part of the recruitment process.

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