About the role
Apptega is the leading provider of cybersecurity GRC solutions for MSP and MSSP partners. Purpose-built for service providers, Apptega simplifies cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance, empowering partners to deliver robust security and compliance solutions to their clients.
We’re seeking a Strategic Channel Sales Manager to drive growth by identifying and recruiting new channel partners, managing existing relationships, and expanding revenue through the indirect sales channel.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling Apptega’s revenue and accelerating growth in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity market—by building exceptional partner and client relationships.
What you'll do
- Identify and recruit new channel partners in the Service Provider, MSP and/or MSSP community to expand the company's presence in the Risk and Compliance space.
- Run a targeted “land and expand” sales cycle to select prospective partners.
- Manage and maintain relationships with existing channel partners, providing training, support, and resources to drive sales.
- Execute a channel sales strategy to meet revenue targets.
- Collaborate with the company's sales and marketing teams to create effective go-to-market strategies for our partners.
- Act as a liaison between the company and its channel partners, communicating key product updates and marketing initiatives.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth in the channel.
- Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts and pipeline reports.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience selling to Service Providers, MDR providers, MSPs and/or MSSPs (as opposed to VARs, etc.).
- High-level familiarity with working with service providers and their business operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the GRC space, cybersecurity and related technology solutions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in channel sales, preferably in the software or technology industry.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets through channel partners.
The ideal candidate will have experience selling software or technology solutions in the cybersecurity or GRC space, a proven track record of achieving sales targets through channel partners, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Why you should be on the Apptega Bandwagon
- Be an early contributor to a company that is changing the way companies organize cybersecurity with lots of upward mobility.
- Work with passionate people who have experience growing and scaling sales organizations.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities to work on challenging and impactful projects.
- Mentorship and opportunities for career advancement.
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the compliance and cybersecurity sector.
- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities.
- Base salary plus incentives
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan (401k with Matching Funds)