Channel Account Manager

Position Summary

The Channel Account Manager is a channel professional and a key figure in our regional team. This role is accountable and responsible to take the regionally defined named partner strategy, build partner tailored value propositions and create detailed go-to-market plans that strengthen our value proposition to the marketplace while providing new revenue opportunities.

This role is instrumental to the success of a region. It translates the regional sales strategy utilizing Key Partners to sell more often and “higher” within Delinea generated opportunities, influence opportunity outcomes positively in collaboration with the sales team as well as create incremental, channel generated revenue via a set of Key Partners.

Partnerships build and develop in this position relate predominantly to Global System Integrators, large regional System Integrators, strategic Security Boutique Partners and Telcos, utilizing both a resale and MSP approach.

Key Responsibilities
- Build, develop and manage a “Key” partner base to reach specific channel generated revenue targets as well as overall revenue targets within assigned partner accounts
- Take full ownership of “Key” partners, building relationships within the account that span various departments, from C-Level to sales floor. Involve the various Delinea counterparts to strengthen relationships
- Translate regional objectives and strategies into KPIs and a detailed plan that supports both regional and partner specific goals, taking executive ownership.
- Create and own GAP plans for region / for each Key Partner if required
- Drive revenue generation and closure with the partner ecosystem. Be in full pipeline control, collaborate closely with regional sales teams to win
- Support partner at end user meetings, either alone or in collaboration with sellers
- Own complete partnership journey, from recruitment, on-boarding, business planning through to an active and committed partnership with regular enablement
- Serve as the partnership and MSP advocate inside Delinea; evangelize partners and the opportunities they present by injecting partner DNA into Delinea sales
- Develop an intimate knowledge of the ins and outs of the Delinea MSP Go-To-Market strategy as well as partner program. Utilize this to build repeat business and create tailored value propositions when engaging with partners
- Represent both the voice of the “Key” partners to Delinea and the voice of Delinea to “Key” partners as required to resolve issues and attain revenue
- Collaborate with Delinea’s marketing team to create quarterly activity plan for demand generation via “Key” Partnerships and assume responsibility for execution of agreed activities
- Execute Demand gen plan exclusively build around DR’s
- Emphesize the Enablement piece of Key partners

Skills and Requirements
- A business leader who can influence and build strong relationships with decision makers across all levels of partner and prospect organizations. Comfortable at C-Level as much as enjoying hands-on sales conversations with sellers and prospects
- 3+ years of experience in developing Strategic Alliance relationships. Existing relationships with GSIs, large SIs and Advisory partners is key
- Proven experience of business development via partnerships, successfully implementing channel/field alliances strategy to drive increased sales
- Successful track record in meeting and exceeding business development and partner growth goals as well as increasing opportunity value in collaboration with partners
- Proven experience in building a strategic partnership network in region
- Strong time management skills in dynamic and fast paced sales environment
- Excellent communication skills: written and spoken
- Excellent English and French language skills: written and spoken
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong coordination skills: Must be able to work well with others as part of a team
- Strong relationship building, listening and follow through abilities
- Brings a positive attitude to the team with a focus on solving challenges to achieve the best result for all involved
- Used to having an ‘entrepreneurial’ mindset whilst being able to see the market opportunity, take the initiative and get things done
- Understands how to successfully build and manage a channel pipeline and forecast accurately

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- Delinea offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, discretionary time off,