Distribution Accounts Manager

SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company, ensuring our partners and their customers are never alone in the fight against cybercrime. With the ability to build, scale and manage security across the cloud, hybrid and traditional environments in real-time, SonicWall provides relentless security against the most evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. With its own threat research center, SonicWall can quickly and economically provide purpose-built security solutions to enable any organization—enterprise, government agencies and SMBs—around the world. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Distribution Account Manager – London, Cirencester, Basingstoke

SonicWall is looking for a Distribution Account Manager (DAM) to join our Distribution Account Team in the North Region. This role will be responsible for accelerating sales growth through our distributor network, partnering closely with regional sales teams and channel partners.

Key Responsibilities

Drive revenue growth by managing sales in and sales out through distributors
Identify and recruit new channel partners alongside Distributor BDMs
Engage, support, and build relationships with channel partners to help expand pipeline and increase revenue
Deepen relationships with distribution partners by leveraging expertise in SonicWall’s technologies, products, and services via SonicWall University
Collaborate with distributors to plan and execute marketing campaigns for partners
Develop and track business plans, measure outcomes weekly/monthly, and lead Quarterly Business Reviews
Oversee inventory, compliance, certification, targets, KPIs, and rebate planning
Forecast sales activities weekly, including sales out, sales in, and unmanaged business
Act as a liaison between customers, distributors, partners, and the SonicWall sales team

Skills and Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to translate complex data into actionable business plans and engage in active listening
Experience managing deadlines, multitasking, and prioritizing workloads in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of driving projects to completion and managing competing priorities
Self-motivated and able to follow through on assignments
In-depth knowledge of the distribution ecosystem
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft applications
Familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms
Valid driver’s license required

Other Details

60% travel required

College or university degree preferred

Additional language skills beyond English are an advantage

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