Principal Partner Manager, Channels

Datadog

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Datadog, Inc. is an American company that provides an observability service for cloud-scale applications, providing monitoring of servers, databases, tools, and services, through a SaaS-based data analytics platform.

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TL;DR · Principal Partner Manager, Channels

As a Principal Partner Manager - Channels (UKI Security), you will join the team to build and accelerate growth with top security-focused channel partners across EMEA. You will own key partner relationships, drive net new and expansion revenue, and recruit and onboard new partners aligned to the ideal profile. Your daily responsibilities include managing the partner agreement process, developing joint solution offerings, coordinating technical and marketing aspects of integrated launches, and conducting regular business reviews to ensure accountability. The role requires expertise in the cyber security and cloud security SaaS industries, experience with leading cloud hyperscalers, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. You will leverage skills in lead generation, contract negotiation, and strategic planning to position the observability and cloud security platform as a primary choice for partner install bases and programs.

What you'll do

  • Manage and grow relationships with top security-focused channel partners across the EMEA region.
  • Drive net new and expansion revenue through established and strategic cloud security partnerships.
  • Recruit and onboard new security-focused partners that align with Datadog’s Ideal Partner Profile.
  • Develop partner-led insertion points, including joint solution and services offerings.
  • Enable and activate existing partners through training, planning, and joint selling activities.
  • Coordinate the technical and marketing aspects of integrated partnership launches.
  • Conduct regular business reviews to drive accountability and report on success metrics.
  • Generate a consistent sales pipeline and revenue sourced directly from channel partners.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of partner-facing, quota-carrying experience in the cyber security or cloud security SaaS industry.
  • Proven experience driving sales opportunities from lead generation to closure and negotiating agreements.
  • Experience working with leading cloud hyperscalers is required.
  • Ability to understand complex technical concepts and architectural scenarios to explain them verbally and in writing.
  • Must be willing to travel 30–40% of the time across the EMEA region.
  • Professional English language skills are required.
  • Additional European language skills are considered a plus.

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