Illumio

Sr. Director Partner Sales

Illumio$160K — $200K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred
  • 8+ years of sales and leadership experience in cybersecurity
  • Proven success in developing and executing partner strategies
  • Experience in hiring and retaining high-performing sales teams
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to drive accountability
  • Expertise in forecasting and performance metrics
  • Analytical decision maker with ability to influence stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Partner Account Managers to drive revenue
  • Implement regional partner strategies to meet business objectives
  • Cultivate a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Deliver accurate forecasting and establish disciplined business rhythms
  • Build executive-level relationships with strategic partners
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance partner engagement
  • Utilize data and market insights to identify growth opportunities

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing sales team
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making at an executive level
  • Access to progressive training and development programs
  • Engagement in a culture promoting continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Sr. Director, Partner Sales, AMS

Location: Remote, USA

Your Impact:

In this role, you will lead the development, execution, and management of Illumio's partner sales strategy across the United States and Canada. You will build and lead a high-performing team of Partner Account Managers focused on accelerating revenue growth, expanding strategic partnerships, and driving predictable business outcomes.

The Senior Director, Partner Sales, AMS will report to the SVP, Global Partner Sales & Alliances and serve as a key leader in driving channel performance, operational excellence, and partner engagement across the region.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of Partner Account Managers responsible for driving revenue growth, pipeline creation, and partner-sourced business across the United States and Canada.
  • Implement regional partner strategy, execution, and performance against quarterly and annual business objectives.
  • Build a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through effective coaching, talent development, and performance management.
  • Deliver accurate forecasting and establish disciplined business rhythms, including QBRs, scorecards, and business reviews that drive predictable execution.
  • Develop executive-level relationships with strategic partners and align joint business plans to Illumio growth priorities.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and Operations to maximize partner engagement and business results.
  • Leverage data, analytics, and market insights to identify growth opportunities and address performance gaps.

Your Toolkit:
  • Bachelor's degree required; Business or related field preferred.
  • 8+ years of sales and leadership experience with a proven track record of driving revenue through reseller, alliance, Cloud, GSI and MSP partners in cybersecurity.
  • Demonstrated success building and executing partner strategies and partner business plans that deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Proven experience hiring, coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability, navigate change, and lead through ambiguity.
  • Experience establishing operating cadences, forecasting disciplines, business reviews, and performance metrics that enable predictable growth.
  • Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills with partner leadership teams.
  • Analytical and data-driven decision maker with expertise in forecasting, pipeline management, and performance optimization.
  • Deep understanding of partner business models, go-to-market motions, and strategic alliance management.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and align partner initiatives with company objectives.
  • Track record of scaling teams and delivering consistent growth through disciplined execution and operational excellence

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About Illumio

Illumio is a cybersecurity company that provides software for securing enterprise computing environments. The company was founded in 2013 by Andrew Rubin and PJ Kirner and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Illumio's software uses micro-segmentation to protect against cyber threats by creating security policies that restrict access to sensitive data and applications. The company's software is used by a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies. Illumio has received numerous awards for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2016.
Learn more about Illumio
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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