Lead Channel Partner

Black Duck Software

  • Chicago, Massachusetts
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Key Responsibilities Partner Strategy & Revenue Growth Own and execute the regional partner strategy to drive net-new pipeline and revenue through resell, hyperscaler, and SI channels Build joint business plans (JBPs) with GuidePoint, Optiv, AWS, Google Cloud, and targeted GSIs aligned to corporate growth objectives Establish clear performance metrics (pipeline creation, sourced ARR, influenced revenue, deal velocity) Resell Partner Management (GuidePoint, Optiv, Trace3, Defy Security) Develop deep executive and field-level relationships across sales, technical, and leadership teams Drive field engagement and alignment with regional AEs to ensure strong deal registration discipline and pipeline generation Enable partner sellers through training, certifications, and joint account planning Hyperscaler Co-Sell Motion (AWS & Google Cloud) Align with AWS and Google Cloud partner teams to accelerate co-sell opportunities and marketplace transactions Drive co-sell pipeline development, including joint customer engagement, demand generation, and partner marketing initiatives Ensure strong visibility and utilization of cloud marketplace programs and incentives Global SI Engagement Collaborate with GSIs to embed solutions into digital transformation, DevSecOps, and cloud modernization initiatives Identify and scale repeatable solution plays and industry use cases Partner with internal alliances teams to align global strategy with regional execution Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with direct sales, marketing, alliances, and customer success teams to ensure coordinated partner engagement Drive MDF planning and ROI tracking to optimize partner investments Provide regular updates to leadership on pipeline performance, partner health, and growth opportunities Qualifications 7–10+ years of experience in partner sales, channel management, or alliances, ideally within cybersecurity or enterprise software Proven success working with: National resell partners (e.g., GuidePoint, Optiv, Trace3, Defy Security etc.) Hyperscalers (AWS, Google Cloud) Global Systems Integrators Strong understanding of partner economics, deal registration, and marketplace models Demonstrated ability to build pipeline and drive revenue through indirect channels Excellent executive presence, communication, and negotiation skills Ability to operate in a matrixed organization and influence without authority Preferred Experience in Application Security (AppSec), DevSecOps, or software supply chain security Familiarity with cloud marketplaces and co-sell programs Experience developing and executing joint GTM strategies with multiple partner types Key Competencies Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline Data-driven mindset with focus on pipeline and ROI Strong relationship builder across partner and internal ecosystems High accountability and ownership mentality Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Success Metrics Partner-sourced and influenced pipeline and ARR growth Hyperscaler co-sell and marketplace revenue contribution Reseller engagement levels and field alignment effectiveness GSI pipeline contribution and solution adoption ROI on partner investments (MDF, campaigns, enablement) Location & Travel Based in the Northeast or Central The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $112,400-168,600. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a partner-led go-to-market strategy with a focused set of strategic resell partners (GuidePoint Security, Optiv, Trace3, Defy Security), hyperscalers (AWS, Google Cloud), and Global Systems Integrators (GSIs).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.blackduck.com

    Description

    Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

    Lead Channel Partner– Northeast & Central (US)
     
    Overview
    We are seeking a high-impact Lead Channel Partner to drive indirect revenue growth across the Northeast and Central regions of the United States. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a partner-led go-to-market strategy with a focused set of strategic resell partners (GuidePoint Security, Optiv, Trace3, Defy Security), hyperscalers (AWS, Google Cloud), and Global Systems Integrators (GSIs).
     
    The ideal candidate brings a strong background in channel sales, cybersecurity/AppSec, and partner ecosystem development, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive measurable pipeline and revenue through partners.
     
    Key Responsibilities
    Partner Strategy & Revenue Growth
     
    Own and execute the regional partner strategy to drive net-new pipeline and revenue through resell, hyperscaler, and SI channels
    Build joint business plans (JBPs) with GuidePoint, Optiv, AWS, Google Cloud, and targeted GSIs aligned to corporate growth objectives
    Establish clear performance metrics (pipeline creation, sourced ARR, influenced revenue, deal velocity)
     
    Resell Partner Management (GuidePoint, Optiv, Trace3, Defy Security)
     
    Develop deep executive and field-level relationships across sales, technical, and leadership teams
    Drive field engagement and alignment with regional AEs to ensure strong deal registration discipline and pipeline generation
    Enable partner sellers through training, certifications, and joint account planning
     
    Hyperscaler Co-Sell Motion (AWS & Google Cloud)
     
    Align with AWS and Google Cloud partner teams to accelerate co-sell opportunities and marketplace transactions
    Drive co-sell pipeline development, including joint customer engagement, demand generation, and partner marketing initiatives
    Ensure strong visibility and utilization of cloud marketplace programs and incentives
     
    Global SI Engagement
     
    Collaborate with GSIs to embed solutions into digital transformation, DevSecOps, and cloud modernization initiatives
    Identify and scale repeatable solution plays and industry use cases
    Partner with internal alliances teams to align global strategy with regional execution
     
    Cross-Functional Collaboration
     
    Work closely with direct sales, marketing, alliances, and customer success teams to ensure coordinated partner engagement
    Drive MDF planning and ROI tracking to optimize partner investments
    Provide regular updates to leadership on pipeline performance, partner health, and growth opportunities
     
     
    Qualifications
     
    7–10+ years of experience in partner sales, channel management, or alliances, ideally within cybersecurity or enterprise software
    Proven success working with:
     
    National resell partners (e.g., GuidePoint, Optiv, Trace3, Defy Security etc.)
    Hyperscalers (AWS, Google Cloud)
    Global Systems Integrators
     
     
    Strong understanding of partner economics, deal registration, and marketplace models
    Demonstrated ability to build pipeline and drive revenue through indirect channels
    Excellent executive presence, communication, and negotiation skills
    Ability to operate in a matrixed organization and influence without authority
     
    Preferred
     
    Experience in Application Security (AppSec), DevSecOps, or software supply chain security
    Familiarity with cloud marketplaces and co-sell programs
    Experience developing and executing joint GTM strategies with multiple partner types
     
     
    Key Competencies
     
    Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
    Data-driven mindset with focus on pipeline and ROI
    Strong relationship builder across partner and internal ecosystems
    High accountability and ownership mentality
    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
     
     
    Success Metrics
     
    Partner-sourced and influenced pipeline and ARR growth
    Hyperscaler co-sell and marketplace revenue contribution
    Reseller engagement levels and field alignment effectiveness
    GSI pipeline contribution and solution adoption
    ROI on partner investments (MDF, campaigns, enablement)
     
     
    Location & Travel
     
    Based in the Northeast or Central
     

    The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $112,400-168,600. In addition, this role is eligible for a commission. Black Duck offers a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. 

     

    Pay Range

    $112,400 - $168,600USD

    Black Duck is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black Duck complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination in every jurisdiction where it operates and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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