Sophos

Channel Account Executive – Cloud and Technology Alliances

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Job Description

Role Summary

We are seeking a high-impact Cloud Marketplace & Alliances Manager to own and deliver revenue growth through hyperscaler marketplaces and strategic technology alliances. This is a quota-carrying role with direct responsibility for marketplace-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline and revenue.

The role sits at the intersection of Sales, Partnerships, and Go-to-Market execution, and is focused on scaling predictable revenue via hyperscaler marketplaces while deepening co-sell, co-marketing, and referral motions with hyperscalers and key technology partners.

 


What You Will Do
  • Own and deliver against a marketplace and alliances revenue quota, including pipeline creation, acceleration, and closed revenue
  • Drive measurable revenue growth through hyperscaler marketplaces and strategic technology alliance partnerships
  • Build, manage, and forecast a partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline in close collaboration with regional sales teams
  • Lead co-sell, co-marketing, and referral motions with hyperscalers and aligned technology alliance partners to support quota attainment
  • Develop compelling partner-facing value propositions and sales plays in partnership with Product Marketing
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Partner, and Product teams to align alliance execution with regional GTM priorities and revenue goals
  • Cultivate and manage executive and field-level relationships within hyperscalers and technology alliance partners to drive deal engagement and field alignment
  • Execute marketplace GTM motions including private offers, joint offerings, and co-branded campaigns with resellers and technology partners
  • Accurately track, forecast, and report marketplace-driven pipeline and revenue, ensuring strong inspection, cadence, and predictability
  • Enable and influence regional sales teams through co-sell training, deal strategy sessions, and joint account planning
  • Represent the company in joint business reviews, pipeline calls, partner summits, and industry events to drive deal momentum and partner commitment
  • Ensure operational rigor, CRM hygiene, and visibility across partner-driven opportunities from creation through close

What You Will Bring
  • 4+ years of experience in cloud, marketplace, or technology alliance roles with direct or influenced revenue responsibility
  • Proven success carrying and achieving revenue targets in a partner-led or co-sell environment
  • Strong ability to build trusted relationships with partner sales teams and internal field organizations
  • Deep understanding of hyperscaler ecosystems and marketplace sales motions
  • Track record of managing complex partnerships that result in measurable pipeline and closed revenue
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to engage directly in deal execution, negotiation, and sales alignment
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across functions, levels, and regions
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented, global environment
  • Preferred Qualifications

    • Hands-on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure Marketplaces, including private offers and co-sell motions
    • Background working with ISVs or SaaS companies scaling revenue through hyperscaler alliances
    • Prior channel, marketplace, or partner-led sales experience
    • Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM tools for pipeline and forecast management