Who is Forcepoint
Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoints 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 youre in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All were missing is you!
Forcepoint is hiring a Channel Account Manager. This role is responsible for managing educating expanding and enabling our strategic partners to achieve corporate sales objectives while driving our channel strategy to drive growth and channel sales expansion. You will work closely with the Sales VPs Regional Sales Directors/Managers to align our regional partner business with Forcepoints corporate objectives. The role reports to the Leader of EMEA Channel Sales.
Essential Functions
Lead and manage the relationship between strategic partners and Forcepoint
Sales and Technical Enablement of strategic partners
Create a regional account plan to be executed in region
Ensures that strategic partners meet the requirements of their tier in the Forcepoint Channel Partner Program
Create and execute a Partner SE enablement plan drive attendance to Forcepoint Instructor Led Training and Boot Camp Sessions
Acts as a liaison between strategic partners and Forcepoint sales representatives on the Mid-Market and Enterprise Teams
Delivers Value Propositions and other key messaging to partner community.
Meets or exceeds quota for strategic partners.
Learns and maintains in-depth knowledge of Forcepoint products and technologies competitive products and technologies and industry trends and shares this knowledge with partners.
Reviews monitors and reports on deal registrations
Communicates product launches and promotions.
Executes marketing programs with the help of field marketing.
Serves as main point of contact for Forcepoint resources.
Maintains responsibility for overall relationship management.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Essential Skills & Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
4 years in selling Business to Business maintaining partner relationships.
4 years of Partner selling in a high-tech software company (cyber-security preferred)
Knowledge of sales of software or computer related products with emphasis on security
Strong presentation communication and time management skills are mandatory.
Ability to close business while achieving a high level of partner satisfaction.
Dont meet every single qualification Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they dont 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 youre excited about this role we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.
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Required Experience:
Manager
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