National Partner Manager

F5 Networks, Inc.; Campion (CO); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Channel Account Manager – III to drive revenue growth with National Partners and align partner activities with F5 sales.

You will lead partner programs, plan quarterly business reviews, and coordinate marketing and enablement efforts to maximize ROI across the channel ecosystem. The role requires a strong track record in technology sales and channel management, with 30–50% domestic travel and a focus on building strategic, long-term partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of channel management and technology sales experience.
• Minimum 5 years with proven track record managing National Partners.
• Willing to travel 30–50% domestically.
• BA degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute strategic business plans with National Partners, inclusive of mutual objectives; quantified goals; go-to-market plans with supporting activities; and expected ROI or success metrics.
• Leverage business plans in routine precedence and partner QBRs; examine and update business plans on a quarterly basis.
• Lead weekly cadence calls with National Partners to monitor pipeline; revenue to sales targets; marketing activities; sales and technical training; accreditation and certification requirements; sales team collaboration and account mapping.
• Convey National Partner initiatives – and how they align to F5 priorities, to F5 Channel and Sales leadership.
• Plan and lead QBRs and executive briefings between National Partners and F5.
• Develop and foster long-term strategic relationships with National Partners, prioritizing commitments within F5’s Partner Advisory Council and Partner Technical Advisory Board groups.
• Align with F5 Regional CAMs and Sales Teams on district account plans through National Partners.
• Collaborate in marketing calls, activities, and events with National Partners, including pre- and post-event planning to optimize ROI.
• Promote National Partner participation and sponsorship of F5 events, such as AppWorld and Partner Connect.
• Lead quarter-end cadence with National Partners to ensure timely processing of committed deals; communicate with F5 Regional CAMs and Sales Teams.
• Utilize sales tools including – but not limited to, Salesforce, Tableau, Highspot, Tech Target, LinkedIn, Partner Central to inspect business trends, insights, and learnings; and promote F5 brand and partnerships.
• Oversee National Partner contracts to ensure F5 partner agreements and obligations are executed and maintained.
• Participate in pilot projects or task force groups to improve channel offerings, processes, and policies.

Skills

Channel management

Technology sales

Education

BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Highspot

Tech Target

LinkedIn

Partner Central

Job description

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

As a Channel Account Manager – III, you will be responsible for growing F5 revenue; partner-initiated pipeline and revenue; and overall F5 market share for designated National Partners. You will lead National Partners to ensure they are aligned with F5's sales teams through mutual business planning, training and sales enablement, and demand generation marketing efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and execute strategic business plans with National Partners, inclusive of mutual objectives; quantified goals; go-to-market plans with supporting activities; and expected ROI or success metrics.
• Leverage business plans in routine precedence and partner QBRs; examine and update business plans on a quarterly basis.
• Lead weekly cadence calls with National Partners to monitor pipeline; revenue to sales targets; marketing activities; sales and technical training; accreditation and certification requirements; sales team collaboration and account mapping.
• Convey National Partner initiatives – and how they align to F5 priorities, to F5 Channel and Sales leadership.
• Plan and lead QBRs and executive briefings between National Partners and F5.
• Develop and foster long-term strategic relationships with National Partners, prioritizing commitments within F5’s Partner Advisory Council and Partner Technical Advisory Board groups.
• Align with F5 Regional CAMs and Sales Teams on district account plans through National Partners.
• Collaborate in marketing calls, activities, and events with National Partners, including pre- and post-event planning to optimize ROI.
• Promote National Partner participation and sponsorship of F5 events, such as AppWorld and Partner Connect.
• Lead quarter-end cadence with National Partners to ensure timely processing of committed deals; communicate with F5 Regional CAMs and Sales Teams.
• Utilize sales tools including – but not limited to, Salesforce, Tableau, Highspot, Tech Target, LinkedIn, Partner Central to inspect business trends, insights, and learnings; and promote F5 brand and partnerships.
• Oversee National Partner contracts to ensure F5 partner agreements and obligations are executed and maintained.
• Participate in pilot projects or task force groups to improve channel offerings, processes, and policies.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience channel management and technology sales
• Minimum 5 years’ experience – with proven track record, managing National Partners
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, team-based environment
• Strong time-management, strategic planning, and business acumen skills
• 30-50% domestic travel
• BA degree or equivalent combination of training and experience

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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change. The annual base pay for this position is: $96,500.00 - $144,700.00 F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change. You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

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It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].

Hybrid / Remote Work

Hybrid: Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.

Remote: Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.

Together, we're building a better digital world. Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human-first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.