Full-Time

Head of Americas Channel

Posted on 11/7/2024

StrongDM

StrongDM

51-200 employees

Provides secure privileged access management

Compensation Overview

$300k - $350k/yr

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
AWS
Connection
Connection
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Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in channel sales or partner management within the technology sector, preferably in cybersecurity or SaaS environments. Bonus if you also engaged customers via AWS.
  • Proven track record of successfully building and managing relationships with channel partners and achieving sales targets in this territory.
  • Strong understanding of channel sales models and strategies, with the ability to identify, recruit, and enable partners effectively.
  • The ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive partner success.
  • Highly motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • An established network of channel contacts within the technology and cybersecurity space is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a channel sales strategy focused on driving revenue growth across the West Coast in conjunction with our Western sales team.
  • Identify, recruit, and onboard new channel partners to expand StrongDM’s reach.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing partners, providing them with the necessary resources and support to succeed.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including sales and marketing, to create partner enablement materials and programs.
  • Conduct regular engagement sessions for partners to ensure they are well-versed in StrongDM’s solutions and value propositions while also making it fun.
  • Conduct regular business reviews with partners and internal teams to ensure channel business success.
  • Attend industry events and conferences to network and promote StrongDM’s offerings.

StrongDM provides secure privileged access to a company's infrastructure, including both on-premises and cloud systems. Its platform uses Zero Standing Privileges and Just-in-Time access to ensure that access is granted only when necessary, enhancing security and simplifying the user experience. StrongDM is compatible with various systems and offers native integrations, eliminating the need for traditional solutions like VPNs. The company aims to help businesses achieve their Zero Trust security goals while maintaining an auditable access history for all users.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$110.1M

Headquarters

Burlingame, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 81% of organizations have adopted or plan to adopt Zero Trust models.
  • StrongDM's $34 million funding supports expansion into EMEA and APAC regions.
  • The cybersecurity market is projected to reach $2 trillion, offering growth opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups like Securily could challenge StrongDM's market position.
  • 48% of organizations cite cost and resource constraints as obstacles to Zero Trust adoption.
  • 22% of organizations report internal resistance to Zero Trust implementation.

What makes StrongDM unique

  • StrongDM uses a zero-trust approach for secure access to critical infrastructure.
  • The platform eliminates shared credentials with Zero Standing Privileges and Just-in-Time access.
  • StrongDM offers native integrations with major platforms like Google, Okta, AWS, and Splunk.

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Benefits

❤️ 100% remote permanently

🌴 7 weeks of accrued PTO + sick leave

👶 24 WEEKS of paid Parental leave (either parent)

👩‍⚕️100% employer paid insurance premiums (you + spouse + dependents)

📈Front-loaded equity

💰401k

💵$2500 to build a home office, plus a monthly $100 internet reimbursement

😋 Work/life balance (we’re serious about this)

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-5%
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