Global Alliance Manager - Washington, United States - Contrast Security

Contrast Security
Contrast Security
Verified Company
Washington, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

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Contrast Security Named One of the Hottest Cybersecurity Companies in the 2024 Citizens JMP Securities LLC Cyber 66 Report

  • Contrast recognized for its innovation in Runtime Security

About the Position
The Contrast Security team is seeking an energetic, self-driven enterprise software executive to help build and grow our System Integrator business


The Global Alliance Manager must possess deep alliance and industry knowledge, be able to influence key decision makers on the Contrast Security value proposition, and our joint ability to deliver long-term value for our mutual customers.


You will be responsible for increasing our footprint and revenue growth for Contrast Security solutions, establishing us as a trusted IT partner, and facilitating long-term, value-based relationships through direct engagement with decision-makers, strategic account plan development, and personalized, one-to-one marketing.


Responsibilities:


  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key executives to gain commitment to partnership (recruit)
  • Develop and execute global sales strategies and programs in coordination with partner practices and sales teams
  • Prepare various vertical market strategies to enhance growth potential
  • Manage and interpret partner business models (internal and GTM) and associate knowledge to discover new avenues to revenue within the partnership
  • Analyze partner solution requirements and develop solutions to build effective global gotomarket programs that monetize the solutions
  • Assist partner's global staff to design sales processes that generate profitable sales in both existing and new business accounts
  • Work closely with internal stakeholder teams to build positive relationships and a strong engagement between alliances, field sales teams, and CSM's
  • Ensure compliance with all management reporting requirements and monitor work according to company policies
  • Facilitate and measure results of programs executed globally through regular forecasting
  • Participate with Alliance partners in various industry events and conferences to enhance partnership engagement and growth in sales
  • Maintain and update knowledge on all new technology in business and participate in trainings and professional meetings
  • Documents all communication plans and processes and prepares reports to be submitted to senior management
  • Establish appropriate cadences to measure the business progress (QBR, etc.)

Qualifications:


  • University or Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or MBA preferred
  • Typically, 12+ years or more of selling experience at enduser account or partner level
  • 5+ years of sales management and leadership experience working with partners and customers
  • Experience as a successful account/business manager, selling to CxO and decisionmaker level
  • Resultsdriven, selfsufficient, and selfmotivated individual with a strong commitment to sales excellence
  • Experience working with crossfunctional and highly matrixed teams across time zones and geographies
  • Deep understanding of the IT industry, competing vendors, and the channel ecosystem. Key elements include competitive positioning and business models
  • Understanding of Contrast's organization & operations and alignment with System Integrator's gotomarket strategies, market segmentation, key programs & initiatives
  • Able to communicate the strengths of the company's offerings relative to competition and overcome objections
  • Effectively sells company offerings by building strategic relationships with partner senior management, principals, and decision makers; aligning partner and company processes; and promoting company programs and offerings
  • Develop strategic plans with the partner to grow Contrast revenue and market share
  • Partners effectively with others in the account to ensure coordinated, efficient account management.
  • Ability to motivate partner's sales force
  • Coordinates and directs efforts across company sales teams
  • Deep understanding of pipeline management discipline and ability to explain benefits to partners/sales teams
  • We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply._

What We Offer

Salary and Other Compensation

Benefits

Disclaimer
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We are changing the world of software security. _Do it with us._**- We believe in what we do and are passionate about helping our customers secure their business.


If you're looking for a challenge and want to enjoy where you work, you'll love Contrast Security.

  • Contrast Security is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equalopportunity employer, and our team is comprised of individuals from many diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and locations. At Contrast, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products. We are co
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