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# Inside partner account manager at WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

- **Company:** WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Cork, Ireland
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/watchguard/056ac5cc-7379-4713-ac35-abdc9645611f

## Job description

## ABOUT THE POSITION

The Inside partner account manager is responsible for remotely managing and developing a portfolio of existing WatchGuard channel partners. The role focuses on increasing partner productivity and revenue through expansion, cross-sell, upsell, subscription adoption promoting Watchguard’s Platform value proposition with a stronger engagement across the WatchGuard portfolio. Working closely with Country Managers, distributors and internal specialists, the Inside partner account manager acts as a proactive commercial contact for assigned partners and helps translate WatchGuard strategy into measurable partner growth. This position is based at WatchGuard's office in Cork city centre.

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Own and develop a defined portfolio of existing channel partners, acting as their primary day-to-day inside sales contact.
- Drive year-over-year revenue growth by identifying and progressing cross-sell, upsell, expansion and renewal opportunities across the WatchGuard portfolio.
- Increase partner adoption of WatchGuard subscription, MSP and recurring-revenue offerings, including AI-enabled cybersecurity capabilities where relevant.
- Build partner growth plans, with clear priorities for pipeline creation, portfolio penetration and revenue expansion.
- Drive partner-generated pipeline through proactive outreach, co-selling motions, targeted campaigns, referrals and joint business planning.
- Support partner enablement by coordinating product updates, training, sales tools, marketing resources and best practices that improve partner productivity.
- Monitor partner performance, pipeline, product adoption and key KPIs; contribute to Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and partner action plans where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate pipeline, forecast, opportunity and partner activity data in Salesforce and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions.
- Collaborate with distributors, Marketing, Sales Engineering, Product and Customer Success to resolve partner needs, execute campaigns and improve the overall partner experience.
- Identify at-risk or underpenetrated partners and implement targeted actions to improve engagement, retention and revenue contribution.
- Maintain a strong understanding of WatchGuard products, competitive positioning and cybersecurity market trends to help partners expand their business.

## SUCCESS MEASURES

- Revenue growth across the assigned partner portfolio.
- Cross-sell and upsell contribution; breadth of WatchGuard portfolio adoption.
- Partner-generated pipeline and conversion.
- Growth in subscription, MSP and recurring revenue.
- Partner engagement, retention and productivity.
- Forecast accuracy and CRM discipline.

## SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- 3-5 years of successful B2B technology sales, channel sales, account development or business development experience.
- Experience working with resellers, distributors, MSPs or other channel partners strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to achieve or exceed sales, pipeline or business-development targets.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Highly organized, self-motivated and comfortable managing a high volume of partner interactions remotely.
- Experience with Salesforce platform; disciplined approach to data quality and forecasting.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Channel Sales, Distribution, Marketing, Sales Engineering and other cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and subscription / recurring-revenue business models is highly desirable.
- Native/Fluent English required; additional European languages are an advantage.

WHY WORK FOR WATCHGUARD? WatchGuard is a global cybersecurity company delivering network security, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, secure Wi-Fi and managed security capabilities through a strong partner ecosystem. Our channel-first model gives sales professionals the opportunity to help resellers, MSPs and distributors grow profitable recurring-revenue businesses while protecting customers against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.

## About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WatchGuard Technologies provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions designed for managed service providers (MSPs) and mid-size enterprises, delivered through a unified platform.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Vector Capital in 2022; previously publicly traded on Nasdaq)
- **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not disclosed in available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity (Computer and Network Security)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Managed Service Providers (MSPs), mid-size and distributed enterprises, SMBs, security resellers
- **Mission**: "Deliver real-world cybersecurity built for constantly evolving threats and limited IT resources" while making enterprise-grade security accessible to any organization.

## Products & Services
- **Unified Security Platform®**: Integrated suite covering network security, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi, managed through a single cloud interface.
- **WatchGuard Cloud**: Centralized cloud management console for security administration, visibility, and reporting.
- **ThreatSync XDR**: AI-driven extended detection and response for threat visibility, alert correlation, and automated remediation.
- **WatchGuard MDR**: 24x7 managed detection and response services with threat hunting, containment, and guided remediation.
- **Network Security Appliances**: Hardware and virtual firewalls (1.75M active appliances deployed).
- **Endpoint Security**: Protects 7.5M endpoints and identities.
- **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)**: Identity and access management with zero-trust policies.
- **Secure Wi-Fi**: Enterprise wireless security solutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company; acquired by Vector Capital in April 2022)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $299M (latest available); total historical funding of $45.5M (seed, post-IPO equity, and private equity rounds)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vector Capital (parent company); serves 25,000 MSPs and 17,000 security resellers; active in 179 countries
- **Growth Signals**: Acquired ActZero in January 2025; headcount of ~1,250 employees (global, across 37 countries); 2% YoY headcount growth reported on LinkedIn (814 employees, likely a subset); 7.5M endpoints protected; 1.75M network security appliances deployed

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unified Platform Approach**: Single architecture that integrates network, endpoint, identity, and cloud security, reducing complexity for MSPs.
- **MSP-First Strategy**: Built specifically for managed service providers with flexible licensing, partner programs, and automation tools.
- **Longevity & Scale**: 30 years of cybersecurity experience, 24x7 global support, and a large installed base (250,000+ customer organizations).
- **AI-Driven Automation**: ThreatSync XDR and Automation Core enable automated threat detection, remediation, and policy management.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Driven XDR & Zero Trust**: Expanding AI capabilities for threat detection and zero-trust identity-based security.
- **Operational Alignment for MSPs**: Direct API access, out-of-the-box integrations, and automation to help MSPs scale security services efficiently.
- **Cloud & SASE Evolution**: WatchGuard Cloud as the central management interface for hybrid and remote work environments.
- **MDR Services Growth**: Expanding managed security services to reduce burden on internal IT teams.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes "curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering security that matters" (careers page). LinkedIn employer rating: 3.9/5 (310 reviews) with work-life balance at 4.0 and culture at 3.8.
- **Work Environment**: Global team across 37 countries; roles include on-site (e.g., Miami, Madrid) and likely hybrid/remote depending on position; engineering culture led by SVP of Engineering Jack Waters.
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company highlights "career growth" and "innovation mindset" in its employer branding.
- **Engineering Focus**: Active hiring for Staff Software Engineer, Front-End Engineer, Integrations Developer, and QA roles; opportunity to work on a unified security platform at scale.

## Sources
1. [WatchGuard Careers Page](https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-careers)
2. [WatchGuard Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/watchguard)
3. [WatchGuard About Page](https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-about)
4. [WatchGuard Homepage](https://www.watchguard.com/)
5. [WatchGuard LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/watchguard-technologies)

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