Channel Account Manager

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Responsibilities:

• Build and implement a channel development and revenue plan for your SEA covered countries that is consistent with the overall revenue and growth targets for the territory
• Ensure alignment of the channel strategy with the Sales teams; understand their coverage models and strategies; know their focus in areas of target accounts, verticals, geography, and market coverage
• Assist in coordinating training on new products, solution sets, Forcepoint corporate direction, business processes, etc., leading to enhanced self-sufficiency, winning mindshare, and cycles from competitive vendors
• Drive joint opportunity development activities with channel partners through account mapping, marketing activities, coordinating marketing budget, and Forcepoint channel marketing programs
• Manage deal registration, forecast, and pipeline with channel partners, and coordinate partner engagement and sales activities with regional sales managers
• Prepare and own a business plan for each focus partner and conduct quarterly reviews
• Address and support administrative issues on an as-needed basis
• Be keenly aware of the channel partner's strategy and be viewed and treated as a trusted and valued resource for them

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity sales with a strong grasp of the industry landscape, partner ecosystems, and regional market trends.
• Demonstrated success in leading and scaling partner sales teams and executing effective partner strategies.
• Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, or equivalents.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to use data and relationships to drive decision-making.
• A self-starter with a collaborative mindset, excellent organizational skills, and a drive for success.
• Willing and able to travel across the region as required (up to 50%).

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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