Senior Partner Manager - Channels (Security)

Posted 18 Hours Ago
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Hiring Remotely in San Francisco, CA
Remote
Hybrid
107K-145K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Software • Cybersecurity
We are building the monitoring and security platform for developers, IT ops teams and business users in the cloud age.
The Role
The role involves managing key cloud security channel partners, driving revenue growth, recruiting new partners, overseeing agreements, enabling partners, coordinating partnership launches, and generating new sales opportunities. The candidate will also conduct regular business reviews and ensure accountability for success metrics.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for an experienced Principal Partner Manager to build and accelerate growth with our top Security focused channel partners in America. Our ultimate goal is building channels and alliances that drive new customer adoption and revenue. In this role, you will drive Datadog's business relationships by analyzing partner business performance, identifying methods of increasing partner and Datadog returns, and identifying opportunities with your named partners to position Datadog as the observability & cloud security platform of choice for their install base, programs & contracts. This is a great opportunity for you to join a high-growth cloud software company and help blaze the path for our company's expansion.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You'll Do:

  • Own the top cloud security focused channel partner relationships
  • Drive net new and expansion revenue through our top established and strategic cloud security partners
  • Recruit and onboard new security focused partners aligning to Datadog's Ideal Partner Profile
  • Oversee Datadog Partner Agreement process and if needed, collaborating with Datadog legal
  • Work with partners to develop partner-led insertion points, including joining solution and services offerings.
  • Enable and activate existing partners through training, planning and joint selling activities
  • Coordinate the technical and marketing aspects of integrated partnership launches
  • Host regular business reviews with partners to drive accountability and report on success metrics
  • Generate partner-sourced net-new sales pipeline and revenue
  • Variable commissions will be 40% of the On Target Earnings


Who You Are:

  • 5+ years of partner-facing, quota-carrying experience in the cyber security and/or cloud security SaaS industry
  • Proven experience in driving sales opportunities from lead generation to closure, effectively negotiating agreements and building long-lasting partnerships
  • Understanding of, and exposure to working with, the leading cloud hyperscalers
  • Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and architectural scenarios, and explain them to others verbally and in writing
  • Willingness to travel 20% of the time


Bonus Points:

  • Experience with partnerships supporting DevSecOps, particularly in a cloud environment
  • Technical background/education
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for taking initiatives from ideation to impact
  • Passion for fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable growth culture and environment
  • Experience in identifying market opportunities with a track record of initiating go-to-market plans and sales follow-through


  • Process Oriented. You pay attention to the details. You update your SFDC accounts. Your previous Sales Operations Teams love you
  • A Channel Matchmaker. You know how to find the right partner for the right opportunity
  • A Team Player. Selling is a team sport, and the field is our customer. You were your previous Field team's "go-to" channel person
  • Experience in channel recruitment and onboarding
  • SaaS Channel Experience
  • Consistent track record of meeting and exceeding targets
  • Cloud Service Provider Marketplace experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc)


Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for taking initiatives from ideation to impact
  • Passion for fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable growth culture and environment
  • Experience in identifying market opportunities with a track record of initiating go-to-market plans and sales follow-through
  • Background in SaaS and / or consumption based software platforms
  • Experience with systems management or monitoring
  • Experience with partnerships supporting Containers and/or DevOps, particularly in a cloud environment
  • Technical background/education


Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$107,000 - $145,000 USD
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
Your Privacy:
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice .

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San Francisco, CA
5,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another.

Why Work With Us

At Datadog, we learn from and celebrate each other daily - each win is a team win. Datadogs solve tough problems, innovate pragmatically, and grow together. We promote from within, provide mentorship and opportunities for career development, and support our colleagues in the process. Best of all? We truly love what we do.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them and their team.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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