Distribution Manager, India & SAARC

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About the Role:
As a Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities with and through our partner network via Distribution in India & SAARC.
To succeed, you must work with internal teams and lead our Distribution Partners to build out territory planning, new partner development initiatives, and existing partnerships to deliver growth for CrowdStrike. A successful candidate will possess excellent energy, drive, and a genuine desire to build business across a portfolio of accounts and to be able to create effective relationships quickly and find valuable business within each account immediately that can then be enhanced by leveraging internal resources.
This role is open to candidates based in Bengaluru or Mumbai.
What You'll Do:

• Work closely with internal resources, named distribution partners, and the channel community across the region to build & implement successful partner plan, delivering required pipeline to meet and exceed your individual sales quota.
• Identify new business opportunities while establishing, developing, and maintaining relationships up to executive levels within your assigned portfolio.
• Establish and grow relationships within distribution partners key decision-makers, typically at the C-level.
• Define and Drive VAD initiatives for Growth with each assigned Distributor, and execute against specific and measurable outcomes.
• Act as CrowdStrike ambassador within specific distribution accounts.
• Articulate and promote the company's value proposition and services to become a trusted advisor with our channel ecosystem + distribution partners.
• Work in collaboration with internal and virtual teams to drive and close opportunities.
• Partner with distribution partners to lead opportunities and accurately forecast business objectives and outcomes.
• Be accountable for existing and the growth of new prospective Distribution & Channel partners that will allow better market and vertical sales/support coverage.
• Drive product marketing and demand generation activities with partners to accompany CrowdStrike products/solutions on partners' websites, seminars, and tradeshows.
• Territory may be expanded to include North Asia ( Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Veitnam) at a later point in time.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum 10 years of experience working with Technology Vendors in a Channel/ Distribution led sales position across India & SAARC
• Ability to network multiple levels within an account up to C-Level
• Experience in Cybersecurity /Networking is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to create and deliver value propositions.
• Ability to identify and influence critical decision-makers.
• Ability to succeed in a quota-driven sales environment at an Enterprise level.
• Proven sales track record
• Capable of closing solutions and services opportunities
• Strong business acumen and professionalism. Leadership accountability qualities are required.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries
• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Access to CrowdStrike University, LinkedIn Learning and Jhanna
• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
• Birthday time-off in your local country
• Work with people who are passionate in our mission and Great Place to Work certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
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