Senior Channel Account Manager, Bilingual (German) - EMEA

Description Keeper is hiring a driven, German speaking Senior Channel Account Manager to join the Keeper EMEA Channel Sales team. Qualified candidates must permanently reside in Ireland. This is a hybrid position for those living within a commutable distance to our Cork, Ireland office, or fully remote for those living outside a commutable distance. Keeper's cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organisations, globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and is sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for building pipeline and channel revenue with high performance partners. About Keeper Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of public sector IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require. Learn why agencies trust Keeper to defend against today’s sophisticated adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com . About the Role The German speaking Senior Channel Account Manager will report to our Director of Channel, EMEA carrying a primary focus on building pipeline and channel revenue with existing channel partners. There will also be a heavy focus sourcing strategic new channel relationships. This position requires the candidate to be extremely motivated, results-driven and have a good network within the channel ecosystem. Responsibilities Responsible for the day-to-day recruitment and relationship management of channel partners to include value added resellers, distributors, systems integrators and strategic software partners (primarily in Germany) Act as a liaison between Keeper and assigned channel partners Communicate with English and German speaking clients, both verbal and written Build, maintain, and manage relationships with current and prospective channel partners Establish productive, professional relationships with key sales and channel personnel in assigned partner accounts Coordinate the involvement of Keeper personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet partner performance objectives and partners’ expectations Sell through partner organizations to end users in coordination with partner sales resources Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned partner accounts Manage direct/channel conflict by fostering excellent communication between the channel and direct sales teams Ensure partner compliance with Channel Partner programs and agreements Participate in a partner planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones associated with a productive partner relationship Identify partner GTM &/or services offerings; working with partner sales resources, marketing, etc. develop & launch offerings to point of incremental joint revenue achievement Build relationships with technology vendors to identify mutual greenfield opportunities with shared partners Maintain channel opportunity registrations in Salesforce.com and assist the direct sales team in closing channel generated leads Plan and execute on Channel Marketing activities and events to support brand awareness and demand generation with the Strategic Partner group Ability to travel to and from customer meetings (locally and nationally) & rent and/or operate a vehicle on behalf of the company Requirements 5+ years of security SaaS channel sales experience Must be bilingual, native German with English fluency (both verbal and written) Proven success driving revenue growth via channel partners Good understanding of Partner Incentive programs and PRM tools Strong interpersonal skills and ability to excel in a team oriented atmosphere Strong written/verbal communications skills Extremely motivated and goal-oriented Must want a career-oriented environment that is both fun and professional You share our values, and work in accordance with those values Willingness to travel up to 50% Benefits Onsite lunches Private healthcare (no wait period) Pension contribution (no wait period) Sick Pay Bike-to-Work Scheme (if local) Keeper is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Keeper Candidate Privacy Notice This notice explains how Keeper Security processes your personal data during recruitment. Depending on the role and location, the Controller of personal data (the organization responsible for determining why and how personal data is processed) will be Keeper Security Inc. (US), Keeper Security EMEA Ltd. (Ireland), or Keeper Security APAC K.K (Japan). 1. 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