Strategic Partner Account Manager - Softcat

Extreme Networks; Reading; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Retirement savings program (401(k) / 5

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Extreme Networks seeks a Strategic Partner Account Manager to strengthen the Softcat partnership in the UK. You will drive joint growth plans, enable Sales teams, and manage customer and partner engagements across multiple groups.

This role combines relationship-building with tactical execution to accelerate opportunities and revenue. You will work in a remote-capable setup with regular travel to Softcat offices, influencing stakeholders and leading initiatives to deliver exceptional partner and

Qualifications

• Experience in channel, partner, sales or business development roles.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Experience within enterprise technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute joint growth plans with Softcat.
• Build strong relationships across sales, technical and leadership teams.
• Drive enablement programmes that increase seller confidence and capability.
• Support and occasionally lead customer engagements and sales opportunities.
• Identify, develop and accelerate pipeline opportunities.
• Execute strategic growth initiatives and campaigns.
• Coordinate resources across Extreme to deliver outstanding partner and customer experiences.
• Maintain forecast visibility and support revenue growth targets.

Skills

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Executive presentation

Proactivity

Curiosity

Problem solving

Job description

Job Description

What you will do (Job Specific Details on the nature of the job and responsibilities).

Strategic Partner Account Manager – Softcat (UK)

About The Role

Softcat is one of Extreme Networks' most strategic partners in the UK and a key driver of our future growth. We are looking for a dedicated Strategic Partner Account Manager to strengthen this partnership, build seller confidence, accelerate opportunities, and help deliver exceptional outcomes for customers, Softcat and Extreme.

This is more than a traditional channel role. We're looking for someone who can build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, drive initiatives into action and confidently engage in both partner and customer-facing sales conversations.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute joint growth plans with Softcat
• Build strong relationships across sales, technical and leadership teams
• Drive enablement programmes that increase seller confidence and capability
• Support and occasionally lead customer engagements and sales opportunities
• Identify, develop and accelerate pipeline opportunities
• Execute strategic growth initiatives and campaigns
• Coordinate resources across Extreme to deliver outstanding partner and customer experiences
• Maintain forecast visibility and support revenue growth targets

What We're Looking For

Above all, we're looking for the right person.

You Are

• A natural relationship builder who quickly earns trust
• Commercially astute with strong business acumen
• Confident presenting to customers, partners and executives
• Proactive, self-motivated and accountable
• Curious, energetic and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable navigating complexity and solving problems
• Passionate about helping others succeed
• Focused on delivering exceptional customer and partner experiences

Experience

• Experience in channel, partner, sales or business development roles
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams
• Experience within enterprise technology is desirable

Why Join Extreme?

This is a high‑visibility role supporting one of our most important UK partnerships. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence business outcomes, work alongside industry‑leading teams, and play a key role in the continued growth of the Extreme and Softcat partnership.

Location: Remote. Very regular travel across Softcat’s UK offices is required.

Compensation: This role has a market‑competitive OTE with a range of £85k - £110K. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire. This range is set using objective, gender‑neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. Actual compensation offered will depend on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. This role is also eligible for commission on a 50/50 split and the full benefits package described below.

Benefits And Total Rewards

Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
• Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
• Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
• Retirement savings programs, including 401(k) matching in the United States
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
• Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible
• Flexible spending accounts, where eligible
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
• Life and disability insurance

Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.

Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behaviour (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

Fair chance and background checks

Extreme Networks will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance, Illinois Human Rights Act, Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. An applicant's conviction history will not be considered until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Following any individualized assessment, applicants will be provided with the opportunity to respond before any adverse action is taken.

Reasonable accommodation

Extreme Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [insert contact email and phone]. All requests will be handled confidentially.

Use of artificial intelligence in hiring

Extreme Networks may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. Applicants have the right to request human review of any automated decision affecting their candidacy and to request information about how your personal data is processed. To exercise these rights, please contact [insert contact email].

Data privacy

Personal data provided during the application process will be processed in accordance with Extreme Networks' Candidate Privacy Notice, which is available at https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/company/legal/privacy-and-cookies-policy. For applicants in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with comparable data protection laws, the Candidate Privacy Notice describes your rights regarding your personal data.

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable people and organizations to advance. We push the boundaries of technology by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation.

Learn more at www.extremenetworks.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

Qualifications

Job Description Summary

Basic Requirements And Preferred Qualifications For The Job.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human oversight. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed —or to exercise any applicable privacy rights—please contact us at [e-mail].

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