Type of contract for this position: Permanent contract
The position
Job description
Druva is seeking a high impact Channel Business Manager to lead and elevate our high growth UK partnership with Softcat. In this role, you will own the end-to-end Softcat relationship, driving partner-sourced pipeline generation and revenue growth
You’ll spend your time championing Druva’s offerings, enabling Softcat sales teams, and co-uncovering high value opportunities
Working closely with Druva’s marketing and sales organizations, you will run targeted demand generation campaigns that power our corporate and enterprise sales pipelines
Your deep expertise in cloud, SaaS, data protection, enterprise virtualization, and data storage will enable you to articulate a compelling value proposition that accelerates mutual growth for both Druva and Softcat
Drive Strategic Alignment: Develop, implement, and execute a high impact partner strategy for Softcat
Build & Scale Business Plans: Collaborate with the broader Channel team to create joint business plans that capture mindshare and accelerate revenue performance
Deliver Results: Track sales pipelines, bookings, and key performance metrics against quota to hit targets for volume and strategic growth
Lead Joint Partner Planning: Define mutual KPIs, financial targets, and execution milestones to keep both organizations aligned and moving forward
Own Executive & Operational Relationships: Build strong, trust based connections across all levels of the Softcat organization
Enable End-to-End Solutions: Co-develop solution strategies that address key end-user challenges while coordinating cross-functional teams across Druva and Softcat
Promote Program Adoption: Drive engagement with Druva certifications, partner programs, and regular program performance reviews
Foster Regional Collaboration: Facilitate seamless co-selling between local distributors, partner account teams, and Druva sales reps
Druva operates a high-performing culture focused on equal parts execution and engagement:
What: Achievement of partner sourced bookings targets against annual goals
What: Clear execution of strategic plans structured around partner performance, market segmentation, and solutions
How: Seamless cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategy efficiently
How: High partner, distributor, and alliance satisfaction ratings regarding Druva’s value and collaboration
Benefits
Well-being: We ensure Druvans and their families have comprehensive healthcare and mental health programs
Family-Oriented: We provide paid maternity, paternity, adoption and family medical care leave – plus funding to support adoption, fertility treatment, and other related expenses
Financial Gain: We offer competitive compensation, FSA/HSA accounts, equity, and more, to reward Druvans for their hard work
Rest and Re-Energize: We encourage Druvans to rest with time away as often as needed because we believe it’s our employees’ passion and creativity that makes Druva special
Preferred experience
Exceptional Communication & Relationship Skills: Proven ability to build authentic, impactful relationships across sales, marketing, product, service delivery, and executive leadership
Strategic & Growth Mindset: Highly skilled in business development, opportunity generation, and maximizing alliance potential
Agility & Adaptability: Ability to scale efficiently and manage evolving workloads in a fast-paced environment
Drive to Win: Proactive, competitive, and constantly seeking new avenues to unlock mutual value
Established network and relationships across direct and indirect channel partners in the UK
Experience representing key partnerships to prospects, industry analysts, trade shows, and vendor events
Proven operational cadence with a track record of managing time to clear outcomes
3–5+ years of experience directly managing the Softcat ecosystem
3+ years of SaaS channel vendor experience
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