Partner Manager
TLDR
Strategic role driving growth in a partner ecosystem by onboarding, enabling, and collaborating with MSPs and resellers to accelerate revenue and expand market reach.
Position Responsibilities:
Partner Relationship Management
* Build and maintain strong executive and operational relationships with assigned partners.
* Serve as the trusted advisor and primary liaison between the company and partner organizations
*Conduct regular business reviews and strategic planning sessions
* Drive partner satisfaction and long-term engagement
Revenue Growth & Pipeline Development
* Achieve assigned revenue, pipeline, and partner performance targets
* Develop and execute joint business plans with partners
*Identify opportunities for cross-sell and upsell
*Drive partner participation in sales campaigns and strategic initiatives
Partner Enablement
* Educate partners on products, services, competitive positioning, and sales strategies
*Coordinate training and certification programs
*Ensure partners have the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary for success
* Promote adoption of company programs, incentives, and marketing initiatives
Business Planning & Forecasting
* Maintain accurate forecasts and pipeline reporting
*Track partner performance against established KPI's
*Analyze sales trends and recommend growth strategies
*Provide regular updates to leadership regarding partner health and business opportunities
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
*Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
*1+ years of experience in channel sales, partner management, account management, or business development within the technology industry
*Experience managing partner relationships and developing joint business plans
*Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
*Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce
*Motivated, coachable, and competitive with a resilient drive to succeed
*Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Preferred:
*Experience working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), System Integrators, or technology distributors
*Knowledge of cybersecurity, networking, cloud, SaaS, or enterprise technology solutions
*Experience working in a global or multi-regional organization
*Channel certification or formal partner management training
Benefits
Education Stipend
Education assistance program
Health Insurance
HSA with employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
9 days of paid sick time
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. delivers robust security solutions with a strong emphasis on firewalls and cybersecurity products, catering to partners and clients in the technology sector. With a focus on reliability and data-driven decision-making, the company leverages collaborative efforts to enhance customer experiences in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
- Founded
- Founded 1996
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services