Strategic Channel Account Manager - Distribution (NEUR/DACH)

undefined ago • 5 Years + • Account Management • $120,000 PA - $180,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Mimecast is seeking a Strategic Channel Account Manager for its Distribution business, supporting DACH and NEUR regions. Reporting to the DACH/NEUR Channel Director, this role focuses on managing and developing the recently launched Distribution Strategy. The successful candidate will drive strategic relationships across the DACH/North European region, working closely with Mimecast sales teams to achieve growth imperatives and business goals. Key responsibilities include developing business plans, enabling partners, and executing marketing initiatives in a two-tier environment.
Must have:
  • Implement and exceed annual/quarterly business growth plans.
  • Act as primary contact for Mimecast and Distribution Channel operations.
  • Define and execute go-to-market strategies with local distribution.
  • Build and manage plans to recruit, enable, and activate downstream partners.
  • Drive targeted demand generation initiatives aligned with sales.
  • Deliver ongoing sales and SE enablement across partner teams.
  • Forecast downstream partner opportunities in collaboration with sales.
  • Manage MDF budgets and report on marketing/pipeline ROI.
  • Lead quarterly and annual business reviews.
  • Minimum 5 years in technology sales, ideally security channel.
  • Minimum 3 years managing strategic customer/partner relationships.
  • Fluency in English and German.
  • Deep understanding of security channel and competitive landscape.
  • Experience with one- and two-tier go-to-market models.
  • Strong negotiation and program management skills.

Job Details

We are looking for an exceptional person to join the team as a Strategic Channel Account Manager for our Distribution business. This role supports the DACH and NEUR business in pursuit of our strategic growth imperatives and wider business goals. The role reports directly to the DACH/NEUR Channel Director and focuses on managing and developing our recently launched DACH/NEUR Distribution Strategy.

Working across the DACH/North European region, you will be responsible for a strategic relationship that is highly visible throughout the Mimecast organization. To be successful in this role, you will be ambitious with the ability to develop relationships and supporters across all levels of the partner’s organisation.

Working to a clearly defined business development plan and in lockstep with Mimecast sales teams across new business and customer development is critical to success. Therefore, the successful candidate will be organised, results-focused and will have a detailed understanding of pipeline production tactics and strategies when working in a two-tier environment.

Enabling the partner’s sales and technical teams is a core requirement, and this role requires skills in the design, planning and delivery of an ongoing enablement program with the partner. This role will also have responsibility for design and delivery of the downstream partner enablement and activation program and will work closely with Mimecast Channel Marketing teams to create and execute through, and to, marketing initiatives with the Distributor.

This role is best suited to a competitive team player who understands the power of technology and the tremendous value that the technology channel community and its ecosystem delivers into the marketplace.

What You’ll Do

  • Implement annual/quarterly business plans to drive growth and exceed targets
  • Act as the primary contact for day-to-day operations between Mimecast and the Distribution Channel
  • Define and execute go-to-market strategies with Mimecast's local distribution channel
  • Build and manage business plans to recruit, enable, and activate downstream partners
  • Drive targeted demand generation initiatives and align with the sales organisation
  • Deliver ongoing enablement at Sales and SE levels across partner teams
  • Forecast downstream partner opportunities in collaboration with sales
  • Work cross-functionally with SEs, marketing, operations, legal, and others to deliver best-in-class experience
  • Plan and execute joint campaigns with distributor vendor partners
  • Manage MDF budgets and report on ROI from marketing and pipeline activities
  • Lead quarterly and annual business reviews

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Approved deal registrations for new and upsell business
  • Pipeline growth across distribution-managed partners
  • Execution of Mimecast incentives and promotions
  • Volume and effectiveness of co-branded marketing campaigns

What You’ll Bring

  • 3+ years managing strategic customer or partner relationships in the DACH/NEUR market
  • 5+ years of technology sales, ideally within security vendor channel environments
  • Fluency in English and German
  • Deep understanding of the security channel and competitive landscape
  • Experience with both one- and two-tier go-to-market models
  • Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, matrixed organisations
  • Confidence engaging at all levels of partner organisations
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Experience with SaaS/cloud-based solutions
  • Strong negotiation and program management skills

If you're ready to make a strategic impact in a fast-growing, high-performance environment — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of Mimecast’s Distribution strategy across Europe.

The OTE salary range for this position is €120,000 - €180,000+ benefits. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. This position may also be eligible for incentive plans and other related benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered.

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We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.

About Us

We save companies the embarrassment of awkward data slip ups by disrupting cybercriminal activity. We think fast, go big and always demand more. We work hard, deliver – and repeat. We grow with meaningful determination. And put success well within our reach. We empower each other, live by our values, and always deliver on our purpose. We push each other to be better and expect to be pushed back. This is a community of respect. Where everyone is counted.

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About The Company

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