
Sophos · Germany
About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organization...
About Us
Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.
Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
The Manager Channel Sales will manage and develop the Austrian, Switzerland and Eastern Europe CAE-Team.
His/Her main duty is to build and grow the Sophos Business with Keypartners in the allocated region. This includes implementing the sales/channel strategy and priorities with his CAE team as well as representing Sophos on key industry events.
Success will be measured by the overall performance and quota achievement of the CAE team as well as team member performance and satisfaction.
Role Summary The Senior Channel Marketing Manager, owns and drives the channel marketing strategy for EMEA Central, with a strong focus on partner-led growth and Channel-Through initiatives. The role leads a high performing team and translates business and sales objectives into high-impact, measurable channel marketing programs that accelerate partner performance, strengthen the Sophos brand, and deliver revenue contribution. This role combines people leadership, deep channel marketing expertise, and strong business acumen, working closely with sales leadership, EMEA and global marketing, and distribution partners in an international environment.
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