Location: North Carolina_Remote_Worker, United States of AmericaThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

North Carolina- Remote

Thales is seeking a Manager, Channel Sales for the US Regional Channel Account Manager team. This leader will manage a team of Regional Channel Account Managers, (CAMs), overseeing the successful recruitment, development, and management of the business relationships with Reseller, MSP, OEM and Distributor partners. This leader will be responsible and accountable in meeting all channel business objectives for the US Regional Channel Account Managers.

The Manager, Channel Sales will lead and orchestrate relationships with Sales, Pre-Sales, marketing, customer success, and Sales Operations, (among other functions), to successfully develop and service all partners and prospects within the region. This leader will be accountable to drive revenue through partners and for the overall success of the Channel and Field Marketing team on programs and events designed to promote Thales and Imperva products and service offerings.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Execute the Channel Strategy across the North American regional partners

• Contribute regularly to Thales’ WW Channel program and strategy, which will include gathering and providing input into the broader WW approach

• Develop Marketing Strategy with the North America Channels Marketing leader to drive Demand Generation

• Lead the North America Regional Channel’s team to drive New Business and New Logos where most of the business is sourced by the Partner and develop Marketing Strategy with the North America Channels Marketing leader to drive Demand Generation

• Remain current on customer business opportunities, existing business conditions, future-prospects, active measurements, and competitive issues; regularly brief Imperva, a Thales Company, and Thales management on status, prospects, and current needs of top partners & distributors

• Leverage SFA tools such as Salesforce.com to keep records and generate reports on all phases of activities, including but not limited to Quota Performance, Channel Forecasts and Pipeline Reports

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Marketing, or equivalent years of experience

• Dynamic, high-energy sales professional with 4 years successful experience in direct & channel sales & channel sales management, high-level, executive selling of long-cycle products — ideally within Security Technology–Web Application, Database Security

• Operates with integrity and at the highest ethical standards

• 3 years of experience in building a high growth channel business with a security vendor or equivalent technology

• 4 years of experience selling enterprise-level solutions in the technology markets.

• Demonstrated success in achievement or over-achievement of assigned revenue quota-quarterly and annually.

• 4 years of experience with working with Distributors and ecosystems

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity. You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.

What We Offer:

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with (a) criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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