Channel Account Manager, Bilingual (German) - EMEA
Keeper Security, Inc.10 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Keeper is hiring a driven, German speaking Channel Account Manager to join the Keeper EMEA Channel Sales team. This role requires candidates to permanently reside in Ireland and is a remote position based in Ireland. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies whose software is trusted by millions globally.
Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations worldwide with its intuitive, end-to-end encrypted solutions. As the German speaking Channel Account Manager, you will primarily build pipeline and channel revenue with existing partners while sourcing new strategic relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit and manage day-to-day relationships with channel partners including value added resellers, distributors, systems integrators, and strategic software partners (primarily in Germany).
- Act as a liaison between Keeper and assigned channel partners.
- Communicate effectively in German, both verbally and in writing.
- Build, maintain, and manage relationships with current and prospective channel partners.
- Establish productive and professional relationships with key sales and channel personnel in assigned partner accounts.
- Coordinate the involvement of Keeper personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet partner performance objectives.
- Sell through partner organizations to end users in coordination with partner sales resources.
- Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in designated partner accounts.
- Manage direct/channel conflict by ensuring excellent communication between the channel and direct sales teams.
- Ensure partner compliance with Channel Partner programs and agreements.
- Participate in a partner planning process to develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones.
- Identify and launch partner GTM and service offerings in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
- Build relationships with technology vendors to identify mutual greenfield opportunities with shared partners.
- Maintain channel opportunity registrations in Salesforce.com and assist the direct sales team in closing channel-generated leads.
- Plan and execute Channel Marketing activities and events to support brand awareness and demand generation.
- Travel as necessary for customer meetings and related activities, including the operation or rental of a vehicle on behalf of Keeper.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of security SaaS channel sales experience.
- Bilingual proficiency with native-level German and fluency in English.
- Proven success in driving revenue growth through channel partners.
- Good understanding of Partner Incentive programs and PRM tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated and goal-oriented.
- A desire to work in a career-oriented environment that is both fun and professional.
- Alignment with Keeper’s values and commitment to an inclusive work culture.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Benefits & Perks
- Onsite lunches
- Private healthcare (no wait period)
- Pension contribution (no wait period)
- Sick Pay
- Bike-to-Work Scheme (if local)
Required Skills
Bilingual (German/English)
Relationship Building
Account Management
SaaS Sales
Strategic Planning
Salesforce
Communication
Channel Sales
Cybersecurity
Partner Relationship Management