National Partner Manager – Lead

Role Overview

• Develop and execute a national partner strategy for SHI aligned to Sophos’ growth priorities
• Drive net-new customer acquisition and expansion across SHI’s enterprise, mid-market, commercial, and public sector segments
• Build and own joint business plans (JBPs), including revenue targets, pipeline goals, and solution alignment
• Increase attach-rates of high-value offerings such as MDR and recurring services
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Channel Account Managers and Partner Development resources aligned to SHI
• Establish clear KPIs (pipeline, bookings, attach rates, partner-sourced revenue, certifications)
• Create a high-performance culture centered on accountability and execution
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships across SHI’s sales, security, SE, and services organizations
• Act as the executive sponsor for the SHI partnership within Sophos
• Lead QBRs and EBRs to track performance and alignment to strategic priorities
• Drive tight alignment between Sophos regional sales teams and SHI sellers
• Ensure SHI account teams, engineers, and services organizations are enabled on Sophos solutions and differentiation
• Partner with marketing to execute joint demand generation campaigns, events, and digital programs
• Own pipeline creation, progression, and forecast accuracy for SHI-driven business
• Implement consistent deal inspection cadence and pipeline hygiene standards
• Use data to identify whitespace, performance gaps, and growth opportunities
• Promote Sophos’ platform approach, emphasizing synchronized security across endpoint, network, and cloud
• Position MDR/XDR as strategic growth drivers within SHI
• Align with SHI services teams to integrate Sophos into managed and professional services offerings
• Optimize engagement models, coverage, and incentives to scale partner productivity
• Ensure alignment with Sophos channel programs, pricing strategies, and partner tiers
• Collaborate cross-functionally to remove friction and accelerate deal cycles

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in channel sales, alliances, or partner management within cybersecurity or enterprise technology
• Proven success managing large national partners, ideally SHI, or similar Nationals
• Experience leading teams and driving consistent revenue growth through indirect channels
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity solutions (endpoint, firewall, MDR/XDR)
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders
• Experience in a partner-first or channel-centric go-to-market model

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing