Partner Manager - Commercial

21 hours, 26 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Sales and Business Development
Chainguard

Chainguard

Chainguard: Fortified Software Delivery Security for developers and CISOs, ensuring secure by default infrastructure and zero workflow friction.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2021
$55M raised

Description

  • Own partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline and revenue outcomes across the Commercial VAR and reseller portfolio.
  • Align partner strategy, targets, and priorities with Commercial sales leadership.
  • Drive pipeline through joint prospecting, partner-led opportunity identification, and co-selling with Commercial account executives.
  • Enable partners to position Chainguard within security, cloud-native, and modernization offerings.
  • Improve deal velocity and win rates by engaging and aligning partners early in the sales cycle.
  • Identify, recruit, activate, and prioritize partners based on sales, technical, and go-to-market commitment.
  • Build scalable partner programs, including enablement sessions, sales kits, deal registration, and campaigns.
  • Develop joint business plans with key partners and track progress through quarterly business reviews.
  • Maintain accurate forecasts and pipeline data in SFDC and related tools.
  • Collaborate with sales, solution engineering, marketing, and partner operations teams to scale partner success.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of channel, partner, or software sales experience.
  • Experience working with VARs or resellers, preferably serving mid-market or Commercial customers.
  • Demonstrated success carrying and achieving sales quotas.
  • Startup or early-stage program experience preferred.
  • Entrepreneurial, self-directed approach with the ability to turn ambiguous problems into executable plans.
  • Ability to scale through programs and processes while managing a broad partner portfolio.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for partner sales and technical audiences.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with partners, sellers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Technical aptitude with containers, CI/CD, and software supply chain security.
  • Data-driven, highly organized, and disciplined in pipeline management.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $123,000–$145,000 USD.
  • Flexible remote-first culture with team meetups, biannual destination summits, and a monthly coworking, phone, and internet stipend.
  • Stock options upon hire and promotion, secondary offering participation, and a 10-year exercise window.
  • 100% company-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible time off.
  • Paid parental leave: 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.

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