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As the Distribution Business Manager (DBM) for Benelux and Nordics, you will be a strategic pillar of our channel sales organization. You will focus on managing relationships with our major distributors to achieve measurable results in revenue and market share. Your primary objective is to drive the Distribution Managed Partner (DMP) segment, ensuring our distributors are equipped with the tools and knowledge to succeed. You will be driving complex program management and enablement. We are looking for an energetic leader with a strong sales attitude who can design and execute high-impact campaigns, roadshows, and events to expand our market reach.
Job Responsibility:
Distribution Management: Own the end-to-end relationship with our four key distributors across Benelux and Nordics, managing processes, logistics, and operational excellence
DMP Growth: Build and execute unique business plans to drive revenue outcomes specifically within the Distribution Managed Partner (DMP) segment
Program & Campaign Execution: Design and lead high-energy initiatives, including marketing programs, sales campaigns, roadshows, and partner events
Operational Excellence: Ensure high performance in core distribution functions, including timely quoting and efficient PO processing
Enablement: Drive partner enablement programs to ensure distributors can effectively promote and support Palo Alto Networks solutions
Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and regional sales teams to align account planning and pipeline management on joint opportunities
Performance Reviews: Lead regular business reviews with senior management at the distributors to track activity against dashboards and KPIs
Requirements:
Proven track record in Distribution Management within the SaaS or cybersecurity enterprise ecosystem
Experience working with major distributors in the Benelux and/or Nordics region
Strong sales-oriented mindset with the ability to drive programs rather than just manage them
Deep understanding of the Benelux and/or Nordics distribution landscape and partner operating models
Strong initiative and the ability to think creatively to solve complex business challenges
Fluent Dutch and English are required
Excellent negotiation and stakeholders management skills
Nice to have:
Proficiency in any Scandinavian language will be an extra asset
Track record in the network security or cloud security or security operations industry is considered a significant advantage