System Integrator Channel Account Manager - Europe

Acronis International GmbH; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Channel Account Manager to lead growth in the industrial cybersecurity sector across Europe. This role involves building strategic relationships with channel partners, developing joint business plans, and driving sales through effective partner engagement. The ideal candidate will possess over five years of experience in channel sales, a deep understanding of industrial cybersecurity, and exceptional communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values mutual trust and respect, and contribute to impactful projects in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in channel sales or business development, preferably in industrial cybersecurity.
• Deep understanding of industrial cybersecurity technologies and market challenges.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage relationships with key channel partners.
• Drive sales growth by engaging with partners and end customers.

Skills

Channel Sales

Business Development

Relationship Management

Sales Skills

Communication

Technical Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Job description

System Integrator Channel Account Manager - Europe

Acronis is revolutionizing cyber protection—providing natively integrated, all-in-one solutions that monitor, control, and protect the data that businesses and lives depend on. We are looking for a Senior Channel Account Manager to drive growth in the industrial cybersecurity sector in Europe. In this role, you will be responsible for building and nurturing strategic relationships with channel partners, distributors, and integrators to expand our market presence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Channel Development: Establish and manage relationships with key channel partners, with heavy focus on system integrators, along with VARs and distributors, to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Sales Enablement: Provide partners with the training, tools, and resources they need to effectively position and sell our industrial cybersecurity solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with partners to develop joint business plans, set revenue targets, and identify new market opportunities.
• Revenue Generation: Drive sales growth by actively engaging with partners and end customers in complex industrial environments, ensuring sales targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Market Insight: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging threats in industrial cybersecurity, and use this knowledge to inform go-to-market strategies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including product management, marketing, and engineering, to align solutions with customer and partner needs.
• Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report on key performance indicators, such as partner sales pipeline, revenue contributions, and program effectiveness.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience: 5+ years in channel sales, business development, or a related role, preferably in the industrial cybersecurity or technology sector.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of industrial cybersecurity, including key technologies, market challenges, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443).
• Sales Skills: Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets through channel strategies.
• Relationship Management: Strong ability to develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with partners and customers.
• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with cybersecurity solutions, OT/IT convergence, and industrial control systems (ICS).
• Communication: Excellent presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent preferred.

WHO WE ARE

Acronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), enterprise IT departments, and home users. Our all-in-one solutions are highly efficient and designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate, and recover from modern cyber threats with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.

A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis offers over twenty years of innovation with 15 offices worldwide and more than 1800 employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 20,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses.

Our corporate culture is focused on making a positive impact on the lives of each employee and the communities we serve. Mutual trust, respect, and belief that we can contribute to the world every day are the cornerstones of our team. We seek individuals who excel in dynamic, global environments and have a never-give-up attitude, contributing to our collective growth and impact.

Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.