Partner Development Manager, MSP

Reporting to the Vice President, Managed Service Providers, this hybrid position combines the new‑partner‑acquisition focus of a Business Development Manager, driving net new revenue with the revenue‑expansion and relationship‑management focus of a Channel Account Manager. You will land net‑new MSP partners and help existing partners unlock the full value of Absolute’s cybersecurity portfolio—owning the entire partner life‑cycle from first contact through long‑term renewal and upsell. Fluency in English plus German or French is required; trilingual proficiency (English, French, and German) is strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities:Identify, recruit and contract high‑potential MSPs that align with Absolute’s growth objectivesAchieve channel sales and revenue goals by ensuring channel programs are operating efficiently and maximizing their effectivenessBuild executive‑level relationships (C‑suite and senior management) and negotiate partnership terms that drive annual recurring revenue (ARR)Deliver compelling presentations, business cases and product demonstrations in English, French and/or German as appropriateOwn partner onboarding, coordinating with product, marketing and customer success to ensure a frictionless startServe as the partner’s trusted advisor and Absolute subject‑matter expert; provide insightful use‑cases, demos and best‑practice guidanceDrive renewals, cross‑sell and upsell motions to expand license footprint and ARRDeliver enablement programs (webinars, Learning Hub content) and escalate technical issues to Activation, Professional Services or Support as neededMonitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new partnership opportunitiesEngage field sellers inside partner organizations to amplify pipeline and close rates.Maintain a data‑driven pipeline in Salesforce; supply weekly / monthly status, forecast and EOQ closure reportsMonitor market trends and competitor activities to refine territory and partner strategies.Continuously improve channel programs based on partner feedback and industry best practicesCollaborate with internal teams, including product, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful implementation and execution of partnershipsAssist the Absolute MSP team in optimizing sales closure during EOQ activitiesUphold Absolute’s security and privacy standards in every interactionProtect the security and privacy of Absolute and its customer s Must Have Qualifications:8+ years combined success in business development, channel account management or partner sales within the cybersecurity and MSP ecosystemDemonstrated ability to identify, negotiate and close partnerships that deliver measurable ARR growthStrong understanding of endpoint security, managed services business models and competitive landscapeAnalytical, entrepreneurial mindset; adept at independent and cross‑functional teamwork in a fast‑paced environmentProven history of building C‑level relationships and presenting to diverse audiences in English plus French or GermanAbility to present to all audiences, build relationships and negotiate effectivelyProven history of being able to work independently and with cross-functional teams to achieve company and departmental objectivesProficiency with Salesforce (or similar CRM) and MS OfficeAbility to take on, and manage, projects based on requirements of Absolute’s developing business requiremen ts Nice to Have’s: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or equivalent experienceExperience managing partners across EuropeTrilingual fluency (English, French, German)Familiarity with PSA/RMM platforms and marketplace commerceFormal sales methodology certification (MEDDIC, Challenger, et c.) Travel & Work Environment:Remote‑first role with up to 30 % travel for partner meetings, events and internal kick‑offs in North America and EuropeFlexibility to accommodate limited after‑hours calls with international part ners Why Work For Us:You’re resilient and passionate about securing the Work from Anywhere era. So ar e we. We’re in search of the best and the brightest – everyone from innovators, sellers and marketers to financers, operators and especially customer relationship managers – we’re looking for top tier talent to help us shape the next decade of security, drive innovation that enables customers with truly disruptive solutions and are dedicated to making a meaningful diffe rence. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington with international offices in Vancouver - BC, Austin - TX, Boulder - CO, Ankeny – IA, Reading - UK and Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam, Absolute Security accelerates customers’ shift to work-from-anywhere through the industry’s first self-healing Zero Trust platform, ensuring maximum security and uncompromised productivity. Only Absolute is embedded in more than half a billion devices, offering a permanent digital connection that intelligently and dynamically applies visibility, control and self-healing capabilities to endpoints, applications, and network access to ensure their cyber resilience tailored for distributed work forces. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted security company – and to empower end users to connect securely and from anywhere, to all the applications they need to collaborate and get their work done, without interruptions and with an optimal network experience. Absolute currently serves approximately 16,000 customers with more than 13 million activated endpoints globally. G2 recognized Absolute as a Leader in the Winter 2022 Endpoint Management and Zero Trust Networking Grid Reports, reflecting our continued customer satisfaction across product lines. To learn more about Absolute, visit our website at www.absolute.com or visit our YouTube channel