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Job Responsibility
Deeply understand the commercial partner landscape across India by developing strategic insights into distributor capabilities, MSSP business models, and cloud partner economics
Architect and drive the 'run-rate' engine for the Distributor-managed business, ensuring a disciplined 'stock-and-sell' motion that delivers predictable weekly revenue from mid-market and SMB segments
Modernize the ecosystem by identifying and recruiting the next generation of partners—specifically those with strong Cloud Service Provider (CSP) footprints (AWS/Azure/GCP)—and guiding them to build profitable Cloud Security practices
Consult with focus MSSPs to design, launch, and monetize managed security offerings (e.g., Managed SASE, MDR with Cortex) that align with market demand and drive 'sell-with' revenue
Lead strategic planning for partner territory development, driving whitespace penetration and revenue expansion through the indirect channel
Foster a high-performance, execution-driven culture focused on forecast accuracy, deal registration discipline, and inventory planning with Distributors
Demonstrate strong business acumen by operationalizing the 'Tri-Party' motion, helping Distributors and MSSPs leverage CSP Marketplaces (CPPO) to accelerate transaction velocity
Champion 'Platformization' initiatives that move partners beyond firewall-only sales, enabling them to independently sell and deploy the full portfolio (Strata, Prisma Cloud, Prisma SASE, and Cortex)
Establish and uphold a culture of accountability, ensuring the ecosystem consistently meets and exceeds ambitious run-rate goals while remaining resilient in the face of market challenges
Serve as the connective tissue between Commercial Sales leadership, Marketing, and the Partner ecosystem, aligning teams toward shared Go-To-Market (GTM) outcomes
Requirements
Experience and knowledge of 2-Tier distribution models and managed services economics
familiarity with Cloud Service Provider (CSP) ecosystems is highly preferred
8+ years of Channel Sales or Ecosystem management experience in the Indian high-tech/cybersecurity market
Proven experience in leading channel and partner-led sales models with a strong ability to drive business through partners by building scalable GTM motions, enablement, and joint value propositions
Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing ecosystem strategies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Year-over-year track record of managing a consistent run-rate business, driving forecast accuracy, and negotiating complex partner contracts
Highly driven and results-oriented individual with an execution mindset, strong sense of urgency, and entrepreneurial approach to transforming partner capabilities
Consistent track record of delivering revenue growth while maintaining a focus on long-term scalability and partner autonomy
Experience handling complex channel conflict and high-stakes negotiations with composure and a partner-centric approach
Exceptional influencing skills, both internally and externally
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinker and hands-on leader, capable of balancing short-term run-rate results with long-term ecosystem transformation