Full-Time

Vendor Manager

Exclusive Networks

Exclusive Networks

1,001-5,000 employees

Cybersecurity and cloud solutions distributor

No salary listed

Dublin, Ireland

Hybrid

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Lead Generation
Forecasting
Financial analysis

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Requirements
  • The candidate must have proven success in a target-driven sales or channel role.
  • The candidate must have a strong understanding of the information technology channel and distribution environment.
  • The candidate must have experience managing vendor or partner relationships.
  • The candidate must be confident presenting to senior commercial, technical, and financial stakeholders.
  • The candidate must be highly organised and have strong analytical and forecasting ability.
  • The candidate must be results-focused and commercially driven.
  • The candidate must be a confident, credible, and engaging relationship builder.
  • The candidate must be proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Take full responsibility for revenue and profit targets.
  • Manage the pipeline, forecasting, and stock profile.
  • Deliver accurate monthly reporting and sales insights.
  • Expand and develop reseller partnerships.
  • Recruit, onboard, and enable new partners.
  • Build and execute quarterly and annual business plans.
  • Act as the primary contact for vendors.
  • Build relationships at sales, technical, and leadership levels.
  • Run business reviews, planning sessions, and growth strategies.
  • Work closely with internal and external sales teams to generate opportunities.
  • Support key accounts alongside Account Managers.
  • Deliver training, enablement, and accreditations across teams and partners.
  • Partner with Marketing to drive lead-generation campaigns.
  • Deliver sales and technical training programmes.
  • Coordinate partner events, campaigns, and focus days.
  • Maintain accurate vendor pricing, discounts, and systems data.
  • Collaborate across operations, technical, and sales teams to close deals efficiently.

Exclusive Networks provides cybersecurity and cloud solutions on a global scale through a network of vendor partners and resellers. Its core approach is value-added distribution (VAD): it layers logistics, professional support, and financing onto vendor offerings so resellers can deliver integrated security and cloud solutions to customers. This setup differentiates the company by combining wide geographic reach with a service-enabled distribution model, rather than relying only on product sales. The company aims to help organizations strengthen cybersecurity and optimize cloud deployments by offering comprehensive, ready-to-sell solutions through its partner network and services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$460.5M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • ServiceNow partnership on July 23, 2026 expands AI cybersecurity distribution.
  • North America Ignition added ExtraHop, Zluri, Docker, Sendmarc, PagerDuty, and Meter.
  • Revelio logs 2,429 employees and 256 openings in 2026, signaling hiring momentum.

What critics are saying

  • CD&R and Permira delisted Exclusive Networks on March 21, 2025, cutting public-market disclosure.
  • Fortinet and ServiceNow can route deals directly, eroding Exclusive Networks' middleman margin.
  • Private-equity ownership pushes integration pressure and debt servicing ahead of employee retention.

What makes Exclusive Networks unique

  • July 15, 2026 Fortinet agreement grants multinational deal fulfillment rights.
  • Ignition built a $250 million European business and now incubates North American vendors.
  • Exclusive Networks combines distribution, services, and marketplace readiness across 50 countries.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Family Planning Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
Business Wire
Jun 29th, 2026
Exclusive Networks appoints Sergio Amodeo as group chief financial officer

Exclusive Networks has appointed Sergio Amodeo as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. He joins the Executive Leadership Team and reports to CEO Jesper Trolle. Amodeo brings extensive international finance experience from global organisations and private equity-backed environments. He most recently served as Group CFO and Board Member at Nexture, and previously held CFO positions at Radisson Hospitality and TeamSystem, with earlier finance roles at Danone and Procter & Gamble. The appointment supports Exclusive Networks' growth and value creation strategy. Trolle highlighted Amodeo's track record in leading finance functions through complex, high-growth environments across multiple geographies. Exclusive Networks operates in over 50 countries and serves customers in more than 170 countries as a global cybersecurity specialist.

Associated Press
Mar 24th, 2026
Exclusive Networks launches Ignition in North America to accelerate cybersecurity vendor growth

Exclusive Networks has launched Ignition in North America, an incubation and growth engine for emerging cybersecurity vendors. Announced at the RSA Conference, the programme provides specialised support to help innovative startups scale faster and expand market presence. Ignition offers white-glove support, demand generation, hyperscaler alignment and marketplace readiness to selected vendors. The initiative has already built a $250 million-plus business across Europe over the past decade. Initial North American participants include ExtraHop, Zluri, Docker, Sendmarc, PagerDuty and Meter. The programme focuses particularly on cloud-native and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, providing partners earlier access to next-generation technologies whilst helping vendors accelerate market entry and revenue growth.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Feb 13th, 2026
CD&R and Everest UK HoldCo Limited Complete Acquisition and Delisting of Exclusive Networks — Clayton Dubilier & Rice, LLC | Building Businesses Building Value

We are a global private equity manager that invests in and builds valuable businesses.

Euronext
Apr 2nd, 2025
Exclusive Networks lists on Euronext Paris

The admission and issue price of Exclusive Networks shares was set at €20 per share. Market capitalisation was €1.8 billion on the day of listing.

DLptest
Dec 2nd, 2024
CloudRise, a premier Data Security consulting services company, announced acquisition by Exclusive Networks

Exclusive Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, has acquired Cloudrise, a provider of Managed Services (MS) and Professional Services (PS) specializing in Security Access Service Edge (SASE), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solutions. This acquisition strengthens Exclusive Networks’ service capabilities, particularly in the U.S., and broadens its global reach. Cloudrise, founded in 2019 and based in Grand Junction, Colorado, brings expertise in working with cybersecurity vendors like Netskope, BigID, and Cyera.