Channel Sales Director, UK London, England
Job description
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
This role will report into VP of Global Partnerships & Public Sector Sales; however, you will be expected to be a close business partner to the Vice President of Sales, Europe.
Role and responsibilities
- Identify, Onboard & Enable ZeroFox Channel Partners. Activities include, without limitation: Sales Training, On-site customer meetings, SE Training, Business Plan Reviews, Sales rep alignment, Deal sponsorship
- Produce & maintain territory plans
- Develop, track, report and manage partner and sales execution toward KPIs; communicate same to sales and channel leadership
- Manage and report on partner sales training and enablement programs
- Produce monthly pipeline reports and actively manage channel pipeline
- Prioritize and coordinate deal registration among partners and the ZeroFox sales team
- Manage Market Development Funds (MDF) to execute channel marketing activities
- Develop and launch channel incentives & SPIF programs
- Provide channel deal “sponsor” support where needed
- Drive ongoing partner marketing & communication
- Develop and manage key partner marketing programs
- Define and deploy business plans to deepen ZeroFox’s traction with existing channel partners, reviewing and re-assessing quarterly
- Work with partner managers and partners to develop and execute strategic business plans focused on driving new accounts, new opportunities, sales and technical competency, and incremental bookings growth
- Develop and execute a strategy for recruiting new channel partners
- Manage and develop key strategic partner relationships
- Work on strategic business initiatives as established by channel leadership and provide executive-level reporting and insight into activities and progress
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ZeroFox’s competitive positioning in the marketplace
- Meet or exceed channel pipeline and bookings targets
Required qualifications and skills
- Channel Account Management experience in UK / European markets with a proven track record of success, typically obtained in 3+ years. Candidates with cybersecurity / digital risk experience will be given priority consideration
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills to to clearly and effectively articulate ZeroFox’s value to partners, as well as drive consensus across groups both internally and within partner organizations
- Experience working with Regional and pan-European partners including VAR, Distribution and service providers in the European theater
- Ability to work in a fast moving environment, effectively prioritize big picture thinking, and use good judgment in resolving difficult issues
- Ability to work out of London, UK, and travel globally up to 50%, or more as needed. Travel is global, but will be based predominantly throughout the UK and European Union.
- Existing relationships with key partners in the UK / European markets is a huge plus
- A university degree is preferred but not essential.
- Experience working within established Sales Frameworks such as; Sandler or Force Management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Community-driven culture with employee events
- Generous time off
- Comprehensive private insurance and EAP
- Fun, modern workspace
- Respectful and nourishing work environment, where every opinion is heard and everyone is encouraged to be an active part of the organizational culture
Interested?
- Ready to apply? Visit us at https://www.zerofox.com/careers to find out more and join the best team in the security industry.
- Not ready to apply? Email careers_at_zerofox_dot_com to speak with a member of the team!
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