Remote, Germany Hybrid Full-time

Absolute Software Corporation is hiring a Business Development Manager, MSP

Responsibilities

  • Identify, recruit, and contract high-potential MSPs that align with the company's growth objectives.
  • Achieve channel sales and revenue goals by ensuring channel programs operate efficiently and maximize effectiveness.
  • Build executive-level relationships with C-suite and senior management, negotiating partnership terms that drive annual recurring revenue.
  • Deliver compelling presentations, business cases, and product demonstrations in English, French, and/or German as appropriate.
  • Own partner onboarding, coordinating with product, marketing, and customer success to ensure a frictionless start.
  • Serve as the partner's trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing insightful use cases, demos, and best practice guidance.
  • Drive renewals, cross-sell, and upsell motions to expand license footprint and annual recurring revenue.
  • Deliver enablement programs such as webinars and Learning Hub content, escalating technical issues to Activation, Professional Services, or Support as needed.
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new partnership opportunities.
  • Engage field sellers inside partner organizations to amplify pipeline and close rates.
  • Maintain a data-driven pipeline in Salesforce, supplying weekly and monthly status, forecast, and end-of-quarter closure reports.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to refine territory and partner strategies.
  • Continuously improve channel programs based on partner feedback and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including product, marketing, and sales to ensure successful implementation and execution of partnerships.
  • Assist the MSP team in optimizing sales closure during end-of-quarter activities.
  • Uphold the company's security and privacy standards in every interaction.
  • Protect the security and privacy of the company and its customers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • 8+ years combined success in business development, channel account management, or partner sales within the cybersecurity and MSP ecosystem.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, negotiate, and close partnerships that deliver measurable annual recurring revenue growth.
  • Strong understanding of endpoint security, managed services business models, and the competitive landscape.
  • Analytical, entrepreneurial mindset, adept at independent and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven history of building C-level relationships and presenting to diverse audiences in English plus French or German.
  • Ability to present to all audiences, build relationships, and negotiate effectively.
  • Proven history of working independently and with cross-functional teams to achieve company and departmental objectives.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM and MS Office.
  • Ability to take on and manage projects based on the company's developing business requirements.

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience managing partners across Europe.
  • Trilingual fluency in English, French, and German.
  • Familiarity with PSA/RMM platforms and marketplace commerce.
  • Formal sales methodology certification such as MEDDIC or Challenger.

Work Arrangement

Remote first role with up to 30% travel for partner meetings, events, and internal kickoffs in North America and Europe.

Other

  • Fluency in English plus French or German is required; trilingual proficiency in English, French, and German is strongly preferred.
  • Remote first role with up to 30% travel for partner meetings, events, and internal kickoffs in North America and Europe.
  • Flexibility to accommodate limited after-hours calls with international partners.
Required Skills
Salesforce
Job Details
Location Remote, Germany
Work mode Hybrid
Employment Full-time
Department Sales
Category other
Posted 3 months ago
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A software company specializing in self-healing, intelligent security solutions for device and endpoint management, focusing on protecting corporate and personal digital assets.
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