Ot field business developer & partnership manager - dach - h/f

Job description

We are looking for our OT Field Business Developer... Are you up to the challenge? This position will cover the DACH region, reporting directly to the global OT Business Strategic leader.

The OT Field Business Developer is responsible for both Industrial Engineering business development and Channel/Alliance Partnerships. It's essential for them to have a strong understanding of OT processes and product line business liaison with WALLIX OT offerings to differentiate, develop, and support opportunities. This role involves significant communication and collaboration with WALLIX local sales activities to identify, support, and close specific projects as part of larger project pursuit teams. You will engage with Industrial Engineering Channel targets (ABB, Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Yokogawa, ...).

The position is based in our offices in Munich or Home Office from other cities in Germany.

The job :

Responsible for achieving and exceeding the annual sales target through the maximization of business and project opportunities,

Lead and coordinate WALLIX resources' efforts to win qualified projects,

Coordinate, where necessary, with sales and product resources, initiatives, and activities,

Support the development and qualification of channel projects, markets, and sales strategies, 

Facilitate and ensure application training to Industry & Local Sales teams,

Understand local OT cybersecurity regulations and standards and apply them to regional offerings, 

Integrate local OT cybersecurity organizations to influence the market,

Pitch OT value proposition during targeted marketing events,

Build effective business relationships with OT and Industrial Engineering Alliance and Channel Partners by understanding their organization, developing a business relation with senior management, identifying key decision-makers, and understanding their business, strategy, and directions,

Focus on opportunities that support WALLIX OT strategy.

Desired profile

Your profile :

Required:

Self-starter: A minimum of 2 years of experience in Channel Management within the Cybersecurity industry, with a strong focus on OT.
Understanding of OT: Proven ability to understand and articulate the unique aspects of OT in cybersecurity strategies.
Partner Relationship Management: Expertise in nurturing partner relationships and a robust ability to manage partner dynamics in both IT and OT contexts.
Creative Approach: Creative approach to independently managing and growing partner engagements.
Passion for Cybersecurity: Deep passion for Cybersecurity with a specific ability to articulate the criticality of security in IT and OT environments.
Willingness to Travel: Willingness to travel across the region as frequently required for partner meetings, and occasionally to HQ or other WALLIX locations.
Business Reviews: Competence in conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with Partners, with a nuanced approach for IT and OT markets.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in SFDC, along with overall MS Office tools.
Language Skills: German native-speaker, Fluent English; knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Desired:

Account Management Experience: Experience in Account Management with a strong OT component.
Cybersecurity Ecosystem Understanding: Comprehensive understanding of the Cybersecurity ecosystem, including specific challenges faced by CIOs and CISOs in the OT sector.
Vendor Experience: Previous experience working for a leading Cybersecurity Vendor with emphasis on OT solutions.
Market Knowledge: Knowledge of both IT and OT markets in the DACH region and associated Channel and MSP partners.

About Wallix

Did you know that 80% of cyber-attacks are executed through privileged access?

A software company providing cybersecurity solutions, WALLIX Group is the European specialist in Privileged Account Manageme

  nt (PAM), Identity as-a-service (IDaaS), Password Vaulting, and Identity & Access Governance (IAG). In response to recent regulatory changes and the cybersecurity threats affecting all companies today, WALLIX's solutions help users defend against cyber-attacks, theft and data leaks linked to stolen credentials and abused privileges. It is the first market solution to have been awarded first-level security certification (CSPN) by France's National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) and thus meet all criteria for regulatory compliance.

Recognized by several analysts such as Gartner & KuppingerCole, WALLIX is Leader in the Privileged Access Management (2022 Leader in Gartner's MQ for PAM Magic Quadrant).




WALLIX is listed on the Euronext (EPA:ALLIX) and distributed by a network of more than 300 Channel and MSP Partners as well as trained and certified System Integrators, WALLIX secures more than 3000 companies in securing their digital future.