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Director of Global Distribution - United States

This is a high-impact role, working across the organization to collaborate and interface with key internal stakeholders in Partner Sales, Sales Operations, Cohesity Academy, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Order Management, and others. The role will report to the VP of Global Partner Strategy, Programs & Incentives.

The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, hands-on, detail-oriented individual who has successfully created, launched, and managed a broad range of distribution programs and initiatives in a diverse partner ecosystem, including channel, service provider, system integrator, OEM, and alliance partners. They will have proven success in driving distribution initiatives that support company growth goals with a focus on outcomes and simplicity while contributing to the development of a strong partner ecosystem will distinguish a strong candidate from other applicants. This individual is an organized key contributor, effective communicator, and influencer. The ability to lead and execute on cross-functional projects and work effectively in a team environment is critical.

Responsibilities:

As the Director of Global Distribution, you will lead the strategic GTM for all current and future distribution partners participating in our program across AMER, EMEA, APJ
Drive a customer first approach with partners leading the sale. Continued focus on an autonomous partner community and the associated tools and programs required to support a partner led motion
Perform routine assessment of our global distribution partner network and make changes as needed to efficiently scale our channel business.
Lead commercial discussions management of business terms.
Collaborate with GEO leaders on regional/local initiatives required to support distribution and channel priorities
Deliver a consistent and predictable plan for quarter close activities to include pipeline management, deal closure, distributor coverage, bookings policy, reporting, etc. Ensure repeatable motion and consistency across all GEOs
Identify and/or execute new routes to market by leveraging the capabilities of distribution
Establish and measure distributor specific performance and growth targets that align to company objectives
Establish a programmatic approach to partner on-boarding and activation through our distributors to help accelerate partner readiness and engagement
Collaboration with WWFO to facilitate frictionless transaction processing for multi-country orders
Manage partner and customer escalations, representing Cohesity and understanding potential impact to all functional areas
As the channel liaison, manage all new partner onboarding requests. Leverage current policy and process to determine eligibility
Active leadership in planning sessions and QBRs to efficiently drive forward looking joint business plans with our distribution partners

Qualifications:

15+ years of channel experience, including indirect sales & Meet in the Channel (MITC), and extensive distribution knowledge and relationships.
Experience working in a global environment with the ability to manage an extensive distribution landscape driven by geographical requirements and needs
Dynamic individual with strong business acumen in core functional areas: business development, sales and operations
Proven ability to lead and collaborate in a matrixed model organization
Deep and broad experience with indirect pathway partners, including but not limited to, value added resellers, system integrators, service providers, OEMs and distributors
Highly proficient at setting up new distribution relationships and related contract negotiation
Keen understanding of value solution selling. Is able to navigate the associated complexities and respond to partner and customer specific needs
Ability to plan and gain buy-in at the executive level while executing at the team and individual contributor level. Can clearly articulate the why and how to deliver outcomes
Adept at communicating and demonstrating the value of distribution
Detail focused and thorough with the ability to leverage data to ensure strategic company alignment
Excellent written and verbal communications skills

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Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

US Pay Range

$156,400—$195,500 USD

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Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

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