WHO WE ARE
Come join the company reinventing data security, empowering businesses to realize the full potential of their data. As the leading data security platform purpose-built for the cloud era, Cyera’s mission is to reinvent how businesses secure data, enable agile collaboration, and boldly pursue new business opportunities. Trusted by security teams at leading global businesses, our team is proving that data security is the next big thing in cyber. Backed by the world’s leading investors and working with a large and growing list of Fortune 1000 companies, we are looking for world-class talent to join us as we usher in the new era of data security.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a high-energy, strategic, and execution-oriented Director of Channels – West to lead our channel and partner development efforts across the Western U.S. You will play a pivotal role in building and managing our ecosystem of resellers, system integrators, MSPs/MSSPs, and strategic alliances. Your work will directly impact revenue growth and market expansion as we scale our go-to-market engine.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Channel Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive regional channel strategy aligned with overall company goals.
- Partner Recruitment: Identify, recruit, and onboard high-potential channel partners across the Western U.S.
- Enablement & Training: Provide partners with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to successfully position and sell our solutions.
- Joint Go-to-Market Plans: Collaborate with partners to build and drive pipeline through joint marketing campaigns, events, and account mapping.
- Sales Support: Act as a trusted advisor in partner-led deals, supporting sales cycles alongside partners as needed.
- Performance Management: Set performance metrics and manage quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to evaluate partner effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, product, and customer success to ensure channel success.
- Market Feedback: Provide ongoing insight from the field to inform product development and positioning.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7–10+ years of experience in channel sales, business development, or alliances within cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise technology.
- Proven success building and scaling a channel program, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Strong relationships with VARs, MSSPs, and other key players in the Western U.S. territory.
- Deep understanding of the data security or cybersecurity market.
- Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and a builder mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
In addition to a standard benefits and equity package, we offer a generous salary. Final compensation will vary based on seniority and relevance of experience, location, and position requirements.
This role may be eligible for potential merit increases based on factors such as individual or company performance, time in role, and other discretionary factors.
BENEFITS - Why Cyera?
- Ability to work remotely, with office setup reimbursement
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life, short and long-term disability insurance
Location Requirements
None
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What We Do
Our platform gives organizations a complete view of where their data lives, how it’s used, and how to keep it safe, so they can reduce risk and unlock the full value of their data, wherever it is. Backed by more than $1.7 billion in funding from top-tier investors including Accel, Blackstone, Coatue, Cyberstarts, Georgian, Lightspeed, and Sequoia, Cyera’s unified data security platform helps businesses discover, secure, and leverage their most valuable asset - data - and eliminate blind spots, cut alert noise, and protect sensitive information across the cloud, SaaS, databases, AI ecosystems, and on-premise environments.
Why Work With Us
Cyera's culture focuses on growth - for our employees, for our customers, and for our business. Our team is a collaborative, empowering group of innovators looking to make a lasting impact. We offer flexible work options, an unlimited vacation policy, and are dedicated to making our team successful.
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