Channel Account Manager - SLED

Company: FireEye, Inc.
Location: Draper
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

Working as a seamless, scalable extension of customer security operations, FireEye Security offers a single platform that blends innovative security technologies, and nation-state grade threat intelligence. With this approach, FireEye Security eliminates the complexity and burden of cybersecurity for organizations struggling to prepare for, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks. Our security portfolio protects customers across endpoints, infrastructure, applications, and in the cloud. For more information, please visit www.fireeye.com.

Job Description

The objective of the SLED Channel Account Manager is to develop and grow FireEye SLED Revenue through its solutions partners, by aligning their go-to-market sales motions with FireEye's and ensuring they have the knowledge, capabilities, and tools to be successful. The SLED Channel Account Manager will be directly responsible for managing assigned strategic partners and indirect sales within assigned territory as well as indirectly for the success of all partners working with FireEye.

We are seeking an experienced SLED Channel Sales Account Manager with a proven track record of success and a thorough understanding of the channel partner landscape in the region. The primary focus will be to drive incremental partner-led revenue (New Business & Net New Logos), drive enablement training with new and existing partners (both sales & technical training), and foster a productive engagement model (internal & external) throughout the region. This individual must be able to thrive in a competitive and dynamic culture. The role will report directly to the Director, USPS (US Public Sector) Channel Sales.

The ideal candidate will have a varied background, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and likes to build and innovate new strategic programs. Must be a self-starter and have a 'start-up' mentality; not afraid to run at a fast pace in a changing environment with a fun and collaborative team!

What You Will Do:
Manage assigned strategic partners - responsible for overall growth, executive influence, and adoption of solutions
Manage existing base of partners in the assigned region - driving incremental revenue, developing solution competency, and enabling program compliance
Direct the recruitment and engagement efforts of new partners as needed to support company initiatives and reach defined performance metrics
Design, propose, implement, and execute enablement and promotional programs to drive sales success within the region
Build and execute territory plans for both assigned strategic partners and select emerging partners in the region
Lead facilitator for communication between partners and FireEye
Help facilitate resources from FireEye Region and FireEye Corporate for partners
Conduct quarterly business reviews, both internally and externally
Drive product marketing, and demand generation activities with partners to accompany FireEye products/solutions on partner's website, seminars, and tradeshows
Proactively communicate with FireEye region staff on Channel pipeline and forecasts
Monitor, assess, and report on a continual basis the security vendor's competitive situation within the channel partners in the region
Represent FireEye's channel in the region and evangelize our mission and purpose both internally and externally
Should be able to communicate clearly and concisely through all available means of communication.
Daily objectives should include the following: Innovation, Customer Obsession, Sense of Urgency, Collaboration, and Community.

Qualifications

Requirements:
Must have 5+ years of sales and SLED Channel Sales experience working with local, regional, and national partners in the computer networking & security space.
Ability to travel > 50% of the time (post-Covid-19)
Strong understanding of the SLED Channel ecosystem - roles of VARs, National Solution Providers, System Integrators, and Distributors.
Have proven, existing, and positive relationships through the region within this ecosystem of partners is a requirement.
Have proven, existing, and positive relationships with strategic Partners within this ecosystem of Cybersecurity
Proven record of consistent over-achievement in quota-bearing roles.
Proven track record of working effectively with Cross-functional teams, both internally and externally.

Additional Qualifications:
Strong technical knowledge with a broad range of security and networking technologies.
Outstanding Presentation, Written, and Verbal Communication Skills.
Experience selling consulting services a plus
Must have both the sales skills and technical knowledge to make presentations and lead customer discussions to advance the sales process.
Ability to develop relationships and work extensively at the executive level.
Provide accurate forecasting to Reporting Manager regularly (SalesForce.com).
Ability to self-motivate and multi-task and work independently or within a team Success Factors.
Strong leadership skills.
Direct interaction with the Customers, Partners, Marketing, Peers and FireEye's Corporate team will comprise a major portion of this assignment.

Additional Information

FireEye Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

This is a regionally based role that must be located in CA or UT.

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