Channel Account Manager
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Description
- Yubico is seeking a Channel Manager to manage and expand relationships with key cybersecurity resellers and strategic partners, including GuidePoint, SHI, Zones, and Insight
- This individual will be responsible for driving revenue growth through partner enablement, joint business planning, and strategic execution
- Strategic Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment on joint business objectives
- Joint Business Planning: Develop and execute annual business plans with assigned partners to drive growth, enablement, and solution adoption
- Sales Enablement: Deliver targeted training and enablement programs to partner sales teams, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to effectively position Yubico’s security solutions
- Deal Acceleration: Collaborate with partner sellers to identify, qualify, and close opportunities, supporting forecast accuracy and accelerating sales cycles
- Performance Management: Track partner performance against revenue and engagement KPIs, identifying gaps and implementing improvement plans
- Market & Competitive Insight: Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform go-to-market strategies and strengthen Yubico’s channel value proposition
Benefits
- Retirement plan - We offer pension plans with employer contributions
- Wellness benefit - monthly reimbursements for wellness expenses in the US and Sweden
- Equity in the company - stock options or equivalent programs for our team so they can have a solid stake in Yubico’s success
- Learning & development - professional development stipend and mentorship program
- Global events - historically we’ve hosted an all-team event in a new location every year where we plan for upcoming quarters, set goals, and most importantly, host fun events to encourage team building outside of the workplace
- Parental leave - paid parental leave so you can take care of your new family
- The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the cybersecurity VAR ecosystem, thrives in a collaborative environment, and can translate strategy into measurable results
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and a results-oriented mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA a plus)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with experience engaging senior-level stakeholders
- Travel up to 40-50% required
- 5+ years of experience in channel management, partner development, or sales within cybersecurity or enterprise technology
- Demonstrated success driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives and partner collaboration
- Strong understanding of VAR, MSP, and distributor business models
- Data-driven, with the ability to analyze performance metrics and translate them into actionable insights
- Direct experience managing GuidePoint, SHI, Zones, or Insight (or similar large cybersecurity resellers)
- Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), or broader cybersecurity markets