Channel Account Manager, Benelux

Clutch Canada; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech firm in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Channel Account Manager to drive sales through partnerships with Value-Added Resellers and Managed Service Providers. The role requires over 5 years of experience in channel partnerships, strong sales skills, and a solid understanding of SD-WAN and SASE solutions. The ideal candidate will proactively engage with partners to increase revenue and market share while delivering training and support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading company in the cloud networking space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing relationships with Channel Partners including VARs and MSPs.
• Proven success in building partnerships and understanding of SD-WAN, Security, and SASE.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate enthusiasm for Cato Networks’ SASE Solutions among partners.
• Identify and train new Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
• Engage with partners to increase market share and drive revenue growth.

Skills

Relationship building

Consultative selling

Strategic planning

Sales training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!

Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeem, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028.

This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it!

Channel Account Manager (CAM) is part of the Global Channel Sales team and is responsible for sales and revenue growth through highly qualified and successful partnerships in a designated geography. The CAM is expected to use consultative and strategic selling skills along with a strong understanding of the SD-WAN, Security, and SASE industry to consistently meet/exceed quota attainment as assigned by channel leadership. They are expected to develop highly productive Solution Provider, Value-Added Reseller (VAR), and Managed Service Provider (MSP) relationships so that partners become self-sufficient in marketing, selling, deploying and managing the Cato Solution.

Responsibilities

• Generate enthusiasm and passion for Cato Networks’ SASE Solutions throughout the Partner Ecosystem
• Identify, qualify, recruit, and train new Value-Added Resellers (VAR’s) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) on the Cato Networks Solution.
• Proactively engage with current Reseller and MSP Partners to further increase market share and drive incremental revenue through up-selling, cross-selling and account penetration as well as promoting and launching new products.
• Create, maintain, and execute Partner-focused go-to-market plans
• Develop territory plan, including documenting recruiting strategy
• Meet with Partners, participate in joint sales calls to customers and assist the Partner in closing opportunities
• Assist Partners in broadening their product expertise and sales opportunities, Drive exceptional Y/Y partner revenue growth
• Develop creative lead generation and sales incentive programs to increase sales
• Deliver sales and technical trainings for partners
• Facilitate communications and deal flow between partner and Cato sales reps
• Develop collateral, sales tools, lead-sharing campaigns and marketing programs.
• Design and project manage partner service creation initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience in the Channel with Channel Partners including VAR and MSP
• Proven success of building strong relationships and partnerships with VARs and MSPs
• Advanced understanding of the channel ecosystem, especially Managed Service Providers, as well as a firm understanding of SD-WAN, Security, and SASE solutions.
• Executive level oral/ written communication and presentation skills
• Up to 50% travel within region
• Self-motivated, superb organizational skills, and exceptional collaboration skills