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Global Alliances and Distribution ManagerAbout Skyhigh Security:
Skyhigh Security is a dynamic, fast-paced, cloud company that is a leader in the security industry. Our mission is to protect the world’s data, and because of this, we live and breathe security. We value learning at our core, underpinned by openness and transparency.
Since 2011, organizations have trusted us to provide them with a complete, market-leading security platform built on a modern cloud stack. Our industry-leading suite of products radically simplifies data security through easy-to-use, cloud-based, Zero Trust solutions that are managed in a single dashboard, powered by hundreds of employees across the world. With offices in Santa Clara, Aylesbury, Paderborn, Bengaluru, Sydney, Tokyo and more, our employees are the heart and soul of our company.
Skyhigh Security Is more than a company; here, when you invest your career with us, we commit to investing in you. We embrace a hybrid work model, creating the flexibility and freedom you need from your work environment to reach your potential. From our employee recognition program, to our ‘Blast Talks' learning series, and team celebrations (we love to have fun!), we strive to be an interactive and engaging place where you can be your authentic self.
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Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented and strategic professional for the role of Global Alliances and Distribution to drive our partner ecosystem forward. This position focuses on building and expanding relationships with global distributors and Technology/GTM Alliance Partners to accelerate revenue growth and market penetration worldwideSkyhigh Security is a leading provider of cloud-native Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions, delivering data-first protection with Zero Trust access and AI-driven intelligence. The company secures data across web, cloud services (SaaS/IaaS), private applications, email, endpoints, and generative AI environments, helping enterprises reduce breach risk while enabling secure collaboration from anywhere.
We are seeking a talented and strategic professional for the role of Global Alliances and Distribution to drive our partner ecosystem forward. This position focuses on building and expanding relationships with global distributors and Technology/GTM Alliance Partners to accelerate revenue growth and market penetration worldwide.
Alliance Strategy and Management: Develop and execute global alliance strategies focused on GTM alignment, including partner selection, onboarding, and performance optimization to drive mutual revenue goals.
GTM Collaboration: Lead joint GTM planning with partners, including co-selling programs, sales enablement, demand generation activities, and market expansion initiatives to promote Skyhigh Security's SSE, CASB, and data protection solutions.
Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations, ensuring ongoing engagement, issue resolution, and alignment on business objectives.
Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitor alliance performance through KPIs such as pipeline generation, deal closure rates, and revenue contribution; provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, product, and customer success) to integrate alliance activities into broader company strategies and ensure seamless execution.
Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends in cybersecurity, cloud security, and AI-driven threats; identify new alliance opportunities and competitive positioning to enhance GTM effectiveness.
Contract and Negotiation: Oversee alliance agreements, negotiations, and renewals, ensuring compliance and maximizing value for both parties.
Global Travel and Events: Represent Skyhigh Security at industry events, partner summits, and global meetings to strengthen alliances and explore new collaborations (up to 30% travel may be required).
8–12+ years of progressive experience in channel sales, alliances, or partner development within the cybersecurity, cloud, or enterprise software industry.
Proven track record of building and scaling global distribution networks and technology alliances that deliver significant revenue impact.
Deep understanding of channel dynamics, including distributors, VARs, MSPs, system integrators, and technology partners in security/SSE markets.
Experience with partner program design, incentives, tiering structures, and enablement (training, certification, deal registration, co-selling).
Strong negotiation, relationship management, and executive communication skills; ability to influence at C-level with partners and internally.
Familiarity with Security Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust, CASB, DLP, SWG, ZTNA, or related technologies is highly preferred.
Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25–30%) for partner meetings, events, and strategy sessions.
Company Benefits and Perks:
We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement
We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Our Commitment to You :
At Skyhigh Security, we are committed to creating a safe and trustworthy experience for our customers, employees, and candidates. Please be aware that fraudulent recruiting activity can occur through fake job postings or impersonated communications.
Skyhigh Security conducts interviews through professional channels only and does not use text messages, instant messaging, or group chats for interviews. We will never request sensitive personal information—such as your date of birth, Social Security number, or national ID number—during the interview process.
Skyhigh Security also does not require candidates to pay fees, purchase products or services, or process payments of any kind as part of the recruiting or hiring process. And Skyhigh Security will never keep any original work authorization documents that we may be required to review during the hiring process.
