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Channel Sales Manager

Netskope · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Netskope's careers page

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
A mix of self-sourced pipeline and inbound or SDR help.
Time on market
Open 42 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
22 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

    Is the territory new or existing? Who had it before?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Manage Netskope's national and regional VAR/reseller partners in a region: recruit new partners, drive partner-led demand gen, run enablement, and hit a regional quota. Requires 60%+ travel.

Channel

Selling motion

Channel

Who you are selling to

Not stated in the posting.

Pipeline expectations

A mix of self-sourced pipeline and inbound / SDR support.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Join the Future of Security at Netskope Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era. We secure and accelerate cloud, data, and AI in real time, everywhere. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, its Zero Trust Engine, and the powerful NewEdge network to gain full visibility and control without performance trade-offs. At Netskope, our technology is driven by our greatest strength: our people. We believe that belonging powers innovation, and success is both personal and organizational. We embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, beliefs, ability, and identity, creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected. We empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work, grow their careers through continuous education and mentorship, and lead with transparency and curiosity. Join a team where you belong, where you are encouraged to be an entrepreneur, and where together, we continue to redefine the landscape of security. Visit Careers at Netskope to learn more. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. About the position: The Channel Sales Manager will come on board with the full support of the executive team and local sales reps. This is an amazing opportunity for the sales professional who has a history of completely dominating their territory and who wants to make an impact on building the next iconic cloud security company. Channel Sales Manager is a strategic contributor to sales/marketing programs and the liaison within re-seller base for Netskope. Responsible for meeting assigned the quota for the region. Responsibilities include: - Exceed territory quota - Manage all aspects of the VAR relationship - Business planning, product and sales training, marketing events, demand generation - Work closely with Regional Sales Managers and Sale leadership to grow revenue in each territory by focusing on National and Regional re- sellers - Develop and Implement regional business plan with input from Regional Sales Managers - Recruit new partners in regions that are under-leveraged that can maximize the revenue potential for Netskope solutions - Work closely with Strategic National VARs on a field level. - Create tools and assist in the development of internal processes to enhance our current channel program - Coordinate channel enablement activities, SE training and inside sales organizations - Possess in-depth knowledge of key competitors and demonstrate the ability to articulate Netskope’ advantageous position to end users and partners - Manage Deal Registration, Non-Standard Pricing, Spiff Payments, and Sales process Job Requirements: - 5 + years of experience working with resellers as a CAM or Account Manager - Hunter mentality – ability to get in front of partner executives and show the value of Netskope to their business - Executive Level relationships with key partners in the region - Understands the reseller business model and how Netskope fits into that model - Team Player – able to work well with all functional groups within Netskope - Track record of success and over-achievement in previous positions - Expert in Salesforce.com - 60%+ Travel is required Education: - Bachelor Degree preferred #LI-SK3 Netskope is committed to implementing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Netskope does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on religion, race, color, sex, marital or veteran statues, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. Netskope respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us, please refer to Netskope's Privacy Policy for more details. The application window for this position is expected to close within 50 days. You may apply by filling out the below information, or visiting our Netskope Careers site.
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