Director, Channel Sales (East)

At Securonix, we’re on a mission to secure the world by staying ahead of cyber threats, reinforcing all layers of our platform with AI capabilities. Our Securonix Unified Defense SIEM provides organizations with the first and only AI-Reinforced solution built with a cybersecurity mesh architecture on a highly scalable data cloud. Enhanced by Securonix EON’s AI capabilities, our innovative cloud-native solution delivers a seamless CyberOps experience, empowering organizations to scale their security operations and keep up with evolving threats. 

Recognized as a five-time leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM and highly rated on Gartner Peer Insights, our award-winning Unified Defense SIEM provides organizations with 365 days of ‘hot’ data for rapid search and investigation, threat content-as-a-service, proactive defense through continuous peer and partner collaboration, and a fully integrated Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR) experience—all within a single platform. Built on a cloud-native architecture, the platform leverages the Snowflake Data Cloud for unparalleled scalability and performance.

Securonix is proud to be a cybersecurity unicorn and featured in CRN's 2024 Security 100 list. Backed by Vista Equity Partners, one of the largest private equity firms with over $100 billion in assets under management, we have a unique advantage in driving innovation and growth. With a global footprint, we serve more than 1,000 customers worldwide, including 10% of the Fortune 100. Our network of 150+ partners and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) enables us to deliver unmatched security solutions on a global scale.

At Securonix, we are driven by our core values and place our people at the heart of everything we do:

• Winning as One Team: We work together with universal respect to achieve aligned outcomes
• Customer Driven Innovation: We innovate to stay ahead of the market and create value for our customers
• Agility in Action: We embrace change and are unified in our purpose and objectives amidst change

Join us as we redefine cybersecurity, innovate fearlessly, and grow together as one team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking to hire a dynamic, energetic, highly motivated Director of Channel Sales to build and lead Securonix (SX) efforts to engage, manage, and grow relationships with VAR partners assigned within a territory. A territory could be either comprised of multiple VARs, both national and regional or it could be multiple types of partners.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand Securonix's presence within assigned VAR accounts and geographies.
• Coordinate, align and manage account planning Securonix field sellers to maximize pipeline development and opportunities with VAR field sales teams.
• Work with VAR Field Marketing to engage, coordinate and drive joint field marketing partner events and activities. Demonstrate a history of partner field engagement across national VAR community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with VAR leadership and sales teams.
• Recruit existing and new partners into the Securonix Elevate Partner Program.
• Collaborate with internal Securonix teams to ensure smooth deal registration, quoting, and fulfillment processes.
• Provide regular forecasts and pipeline updates to leadership.
• Conduct training sessions to educate VAR partners on Securonix solutions.
• Represent Securonix at industry events and partner conferences.
• Enable partner personnel (as appropriate) for sales activities, and manage enablement for pre-sales, POCs, and implementation services with the appropriate SX pre-sales teams.
• Educate about product portfolio and opportunity identification
• Be the business manager between partners and Securonix. Engage the partner sales teams and leadership with Securonix senior management, sales and technical teams
• Introduce and engage SX senior leadership (CRO, CTO, CEO, COO, VP of Sales, and VP of Channel Sales) to build productive business relationships with influential Partner senior leaders
• Work with marketing team to develop partner marketing and promotion plans to increase brand awareness and loyalty.
• Evaluate partner sales performance and recommend actions to increase revenues.
• Address partner related issues, channel conflicts and pricing issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and execute personal learning plan to stay current on competitive offerings and Securonix solutions for UEBA, Next Gen SIEM and Security Data Lakes.
• Manage and report on assigned sales pipeline, forecast monthly sales and identify new business opportunities with SFDC dashboards and reports.
• Create and execute business plans to meet sales goals, specifically new business goals.
• Identify new prospects for joint engagement to grow pipeline of partner-sourced opportunities.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 7-10 years’ experience in sales, with a minimum of 5 years in channel sales positions. Must have knowledge and professional relationships with partners within the territory. 
• BS/BA with 5 to 10 yrs. experience in the security industry and/or a channel sales career.
• Demonstrated proficiency in G-suite, MS-Office apps and SFDC.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills; must be experienced working cross-functionally with sales, marketing and product teams.  
• Demonstrated track record of delivering new business results from the reseller market.  
• History and experience working with senior level management at partner organizations.
• SIEM experience is a must.
• Up to 50% travel.

BENEFITS:

• Our medical insurance is with Cigna as we offer 4 plans to choose from. Our vision and dental insurance are both PPO plans.
• Securonix pays for your STD, LTD and Basic Life AD&D benefit.
• Securonix also provides you access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost. This program, available through Mutual of Omaha, provides professional, confidential telephonic or face-to-face counseling services to you and your loved ones.
• With our 401(K) you are eligible to participate the 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment.
  

Securonix is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with Securonix is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, Securonix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, Securonix maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended.

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