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Overview

Partner Manager - Modern Channel | Remote, USA

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This position reports to the Vice President, Partners and Alliances and the head of Modern Channel. The Partner Manager will build high-growth relationships with emerging partners and drive the development of differentiated solutions that solve our clients' toughest challenges. The role works collaboratively across the Modern Channel pillars of hyperscaler relationships, technology alliances, and the next generation partner program, along with the Optiv GTM and services delivery engines to accelerate time-to-value for clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of Optiv's relationship with partner
• Work with partners to identify new areas of opportunity for Optiv growth and mutual success
• Assist in developing strategy to initiate and build growth and awareness within Sales
• Facilitate/negotiate improved resale, MDF, Rebate, and other transactional and financial terms
• Function as a point of escalation and control for issues and conflicts of all levels of the relationship
• Act as a partner advocate to all Sales Areas nationally for the assigned Partner(s)
• Develop programs in conjunction with marketing to drive demand
• Manage Optivs presence on partner websites
• Coordinate education of partner(s) on Optivs capabilities ongoing
• Maintain field partner roster partner manager contacts
• Manage partner briefing/report templates
• Manage and maintain certifications, vendor awards and other partner information relating to the partnership
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Strong understanding of information security/cybersecurity industry is required, to include knowledge of leading industry vendors and products
• Ability to work independently and exhibit strong time management skills
• Excellent communication and partnership skills, including the ability to listen and communicate effectively with all partners
• Self-starter with the ability to work in conjunction with multiple Vendor Partner Managers/Vendor Channel Managers and Optiv account executives
• Overall attention to accuracy and detail regarding rebate negotiations, reports to executive management, documentation of events and meetings, spiffs, partner negotiations, and all written and verbal communication

Salary Range

$82,700.00 - $110,200.00 Annual

What You Can Expect From Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. Optiv Chips In encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

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