Channel Sales Manager, Security, Google Cloud

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; New York, NY, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in channel sales or partnerships with security products. Experience in a quota carrying security sales role with managed security service providers (MSSP) or security resellers. Experience managing business performance of partners and mapping partner capabilities and priorities to meet/exceed quarterly revenue goals and drive quarterly business reviews with key security partners. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the security operations (SecOps) toolset, including security information and event management (SIEM); security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR); threat intelligence; and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. Experience in channel sales with an understanding of the Google Cloud partner ecosystem and the role of partners in cloud transformations. Experience leading operational and strategic initiatives. Experience engaging with, and presenting to, technical stakeholders and executive leaders. About the Job As a part of the Channel Sales team’s, your mission is to work internally across all the business and functional teams that interface with Google’s partners to help shape a cohesive cross-product area engagement strategy for Google. You will work with the entire security industry to fight against cybercrime. As the Channel Sales Manager, you will be the strategic link between direct sales organization and external partners. Your core mission is to advocate for a partner-first culture, enabling internal sales teams to seamlessly collaborate and co-sell with the channel. You will develop and implement engagement models, training programs, and sales plays that integrate partners into core sales motions. You will act as the primary advocate for the channel within sales teams, break down barriers, foster trust, and orchestrate a unified strategy that leverages the strengths of both internal sellers and partners to drive incremental growth. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Compensation The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000‑$213,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Own the process of revenue acquisition through selected partners to meet assigned quotas, selling to partner accounts and facilitating sell-through opportunities after the initial sale. Develop and execute on business plans that provide consistent year over year revenue growth in selected partner accounts. Maintain a consistent set of sales, technical, and marketing benefits to partners that will facilitate their growth in the security practice. Build connections with sales managers and partner solutions to drive partner attach in all accounts. Provide strategic input on business opportunities, agreement discussions, market announcements, and executive decision making; drive consensus on outcomes that balance both value and risk. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google