About KnowBe4
Join the cybersecurity company that puts security first; literally and without compromise. At KnowBe4, our AI-driven Human Risk Management platform empowers over 70,000 organizations worldwide to strengthen their security culture and transform their workforce from their biggest vulnerability into their strongest security asset. As the undisputed industry standard with unusually high customer retention rates and recognition as a Leader by G2 and TrustRadius, we're not just providing security awareness training - we're redefining what it means to be a trusted security partner in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.
To learn more about our team and office culture in Leeds/York, England (UK), visit the following links.
Careers Page: https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/york
Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Location/KnowBe4-York-Location-EI_IE969384.0,7_IL.8,12_IC3297365.htm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowbe4/life/uk/
As a Channel Account Manager, you'll work with a variety of partners to manage, support and develop partners to drive increased deal registrations and Net New customers. You play an important role in ensuring partners have a positive experience with KnowBe4 and you provide excellent customer service. You're able to manage multiple partner accounts effectively and efficiently and leverage KnowBe4 marketing content to equip partners with demand generation tools and content that result in an increase in sales.
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage a large portfolio of established partners
- Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned partner accounts
- Conduct initial onboarding and discovery with assigned partners
- Send regular marketing and communications to partner sales reps
- Develop joint marketing plans with premier and certified partners
- Conduct strategic conversations and create business plans with key partners
- Engage and guide partner sales and marketing teams on sales approach
- Assess, validate and communicate partner needs on an ongoing basis
- Perform brief product demos and partner portal walkthroughs to enable partners
- Promote partners to attend partner portal walkthrough webinars
- Assist partner adoption of KnowBe4 by adding reps to Partner Portal
- Increase partner deal registrations through account mapping
- Direct partners to utilize tools and content in the Partner Portal and increase partner generated leads
- Close Net New business
- Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecasting
- Meet assigned targets for monthly sales volume requirements and objectives in assigned partner accounts
- Support direct sales and customer success teams where needed to manage the overall partner relationship
- Ensure partner compliance with partner agreements
- Maintain accurate and thorough records in Salesforce.com for opportunities, calls, emails, notes, tasks, demos and other relevant info in compliance with policy and procedure
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree a plus
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the IT Security Field a plus
- Experience with Channel Sales preferred
- Experience with Gmail and Google Docs
- Experience with Salesforce preferred
- Must be able to demonstrate sales aptitude working with channel partners
- Effectively manage and thrive in high-volume sales environment
- Ability to gain a quick understanding of the needs and pain points of channel partners
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications
- Good computer skills
- Ability to leave an engaging message and sound interested
- Must be comfortable working in a highly results oriented company
Our Fantastic Benefits
Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.
Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.
No recruitment agencies, please.
KnowBe4 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KnowBe4 and has not been reviewed or approved by KnowBe4.
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Healthcare Strength — Fully paid medical insurance for U.S. employees is repeatedly emphasized alongside dental/vision options and mental-health resources. This makes the benefits package feel materially strong even when cash compensation perceptions vary by role.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Open paid time off is positioned as a meaningful part of the total rewards package, with generous time-off framing across U.S. and local-region policies. Time-off flexibility is also reinforced by self-care initiatives and related cultural practices.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Company-wide monthly bonuses, referral bonuses, and certification reimbursement/completion bonuses create multiple ways to earn beyond base pay. Learning and leadership programs are also framed as tangible rewards tied to development and progression.
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KnowBe4 is a platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks.
