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Senior Sales Channel Manager UKI & Nordics

opench Open · verified Sep 23, 2026
London Full-time Senior Channel & Partnerships

At a glance

Senior Channel & Partnerships role at opench. London · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleChannel & Partnerships
SenioritySenior
LocationLondon
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 30, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Own the UKI and Nordic partner network, expanding it through MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, system integrators, and service providers
  • Find, sign, onboard, and equip new strategic partners to sell Managed SASE, connectivity, and data sovereignty solutions
  • Create joint business plans that generate pipeline, increase revenue, and extend market reach
  • Run partner marketing, demand generation, and sales efforts while supporting opportunities through deal closure
  • Track partner opportunities in the CRM and keep pipeline reporting, forecasts, market intelligence, and feedback current

What you bring

  • Proven channel, partner, or alliance sales experience in cybersecurity, networking, cloud, managed services, SaaS, or enterprise technology
  • A track record of recruiting and expanding partner ecosystems, including knowledge of MSP, MSSP, VAR, SI, and service-provider models
  • Experience building joint go-to-market plans and influencing senior stakeholders within partner organizations
  • Professional fluency in English, with UKI and Nordic market experience strongly preferred
  • Willingness to travel across the region as needed

Who this fits

You’ll suit a commercially driven channel seller who can create opportunities from the ground up and build trust with senior partner contacts. The role covers the UKI and Nordic markets, is based in London, and requires regional travel. You’ll work closely with Sales, Marketing, Sales Engineering, and Customer Success.

From the employer

Are you a dynamic Seller with a hunter mindset, ready to conquer the networking security market? This opportunity is made for you!

Senior Sales Channel Manager UKI & Nordics


Your mission

We are expanding our partner ecosystem across the UKI and Nordic markets and are looking for an ambitious, growth-oriented Channel Manager to drive partner-led revenue and market expansion.

You will recruit, enable, and grow strategic channel partners, build joint go-to-market plans, and create sustainable pipeline and revenue through MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, system integrators, and service providers. You will act as the primary link between Open Systems and our partner community, helping partners win with our Managed SASE and connectivity solutions.

What you'll do

  • Own and grow the partner ecosystem across UKI and the Nordics.
  • Identify, recruit, onboard, and enable new strategic channel partners.
  • Build and execute joint business plans focused on pipeline generation, revenue growth, and market expansion.
  • Develop strong executive relationships within partner organizations.
  • Enable partners to position and sell Open Systems' Managed SASE, connectivity, and data sovereignty solutions.
  • Create and execute partner-led marketing, demand generation, and sales initiatives.
  • Support partners throughout the sales cycle, from opportunity identification to deal closure.
  • Drive partner sourcing, registration, and progression of opportunities within the CRM.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Sales Engineering, and Customer Success teams.
  • Maintain accurate pipeline visibility and revenue forecasts.
  • Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and partner feedback to leadership.


What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in channel sales, partner management, or alliance management within cybersecurity, networking, cloud, managed services, SaaS, or enterprise technology.
  • Demonstrated success recruiting and growing partner ecosystems.
  • Strong understanding of MSP, MSSP, VAR, SI, and service provider business models.
  • Experience developing and executing joint go-to-market strategies.
  • Ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders within partner organizations.
  • Commercially driven with a strong focus on revenue generation and business outcomes.
  • Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to build opportunities from the ground up.
  • Familiarity with modern sales, partner enablement, and AI-driven productivity tools.
  • Professional English fluency; experience within UKI and Nordic markets is highly desirable.
  • Willingness to travel across the region as required.


What we offer

  • The opportunity to shape and grow Open Systems' partner ecosystem across a strategic region.
  • A market-leading, Swiss-engineered Managed SASE platform with a strong differentiator in operational excellence and data sovereignty.
  • Attractive compensation with performance-based incentives linked to partner-generated revenue and pipeline growth.
  • Close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Executive Leadership.
  • A high-growth environment where you can directly influence our go-to-market success.
  • The opportunity to become a key part of Open Systems' growth journey across UKI and the Nordics.

Success in this role means: building a high-performing partner ecosystem that consistently generates pipeline, accelerates revenue growth, and expands Open Systems' market presence across UKI and the Nordics.


About Open Systems

Open Systems is a leading provider of native Managed SASE solutions, converging network and security functions on a cloud-native platform. Founded in 1990, the Swiss cybersecurity company, headquartered in Zurich, supports businesses and organizations in more than 180 countries with a holistic, customer-centric service model that guarantees 24x7 expert support. The combination of an innovative platform, integrated solutions, and excellent service ensures secure, reliable, and worry-free network operations – even within the complex IT infrastructures of global manufacturing companies and NGOs.

This solution delivers reliable connectivity across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, while offering an exceptional user experience through an intuitive customer portal. Powered by a centralized data platform and 24×7 managed services, Open Systems not only enhances security but also boosts operational efficiency and accelerates innovation – enabling secure networks that grow with your business.


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