Senior Channel Manager

1 week ago

Greater Sydney Area, Australia Darktrace Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace's platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit

Job Description

Senior Channel Manager – Cybersecurity (ANZ)
Location:
Sydney or Melbourne |
Hybrid
(3 days in-office)

Reports to:
Director of Channels, APJ


Calling All Channel Superstars in Cybersecurity
Are you ready to
lead the charge
in transforming the cybersecurity landscape? At
Darktrace
, we're not just building partnerships—we're making them the
core of our go-to-market strategy
. With over
10,000 customers globally
and a reputation as the
original Cyber AI platform
, we're now doubling down on a
Channel First
approach in ANZ.

We're looking for a
Senior Channel Manager
who's not just experienced—but
energized
by the opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity partnerships.


Why This Role Rocks

  • Be a Trailblazer: Drive the expansion of our strategic partner ecosystem across Australia & New Zealand.
  • Work with the Best: Collaborate with high-performing Sales, Customer Success, and Tech teams.
  • Make an Impact: Influence revenue growth and partner success in a high-priority region.
  • Culture That Clicks: From go-karting and golf to F1 watch parties and tech meetups—our partner days are anything but ordinary.
  • Continuous Growth: Stay ahead of the curve with ongoing enablement in one of the world's most dynamic industries.


What You'll Do

  • Own and grow major channel partnerships across ANZ.
  • Develop and execute strategic partner engagement plans.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align channel efforts with business goals.
  • Drive partner enablement, incentives, and performance metrics.
  • Build strong executive relationships with VARs, GSIs, MSSPs, and Distributors.
  • Contribute to evolving our partner strategy and go-to-market model.
  • Provide regular reporting, forecasting, and insights to leadership.


What You Bring

  • 10+ years in SaaS or channel sales, with a focus on cybersecurity or enterprise software.
  • Proven success managing executive-level partner relationships.
  • Deep understanding of the ANZ partner and distribution landscape (2-tier model experience preferred).
  • Strong business planning, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Experience working with Distributors, VARs, GSIs, and MSSPs.
  • A track record of delivering revenue growth through strategic partnerships.
  • Bachelor's degree (2:1 or equivalent); fluent in English.
  • Willingness to travel across the region.


About Darktrace
Founded in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI. Our technology is trusted by thousands of organizations to detect and respond to cyber threats in real time. We're a fast-moving, innovative company where your ideas and impact matter.


Ready to Join the Rocketship?
If you're passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a
channel-first revolution
, we want to hear from you.


Apply now and help us make Darktrace the essential platform for cybersecurity.

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