Channel Business Manager (Southern California)

Barracuda Networks Inc.

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Channel Business Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with Barracuda’s key partners, guiding them to position Barracuda’s products and solutions appropriately, setting strategic sales growth goals in collaboration leadership. They implement policies to optimize channel operations and leads initiatives to enhance partner performance and satisfaction. The selected candidate must reside in Southern California, ideally in Orange County and Greater Los Angeles to best support Barracuda partners. Barracuda MSP is on the cutting edge of data security, delivering an exceptional customer experience for its channel partners. Serving over 2000 partners, and nearly 40,000 small businesses, Barracuda MSP is helping to ensure that no small business goes out of business from data loss.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience preferred
BA/BS degree; or equivalent work experience
Channel experience required; MSP experience a plus
Customer Success/Partner Success preferred
Cybersecurity or related industry experience strongly preferred
Proficient with corporate productivity and web presentation tools - Salesforce or similar CRM experience is strongly preferred
Partner Relationship Management
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills
Strong listening and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

Nice To Haves

MSP experience a plus
Customer Success/Partner Success preferred
Cybersecurity or related industry experience strongly preferred
Salesforce or similar CRM experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with Barracuda’s strategic partners and industry influencers to identify and develop new business opportunities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including channel leadership, to support strategic goals and ensure alignment with the company’s vision.
Develop and execute go‑to‑market strategies for assigned partners, clearly articulating the value of Barracuda’s platforms and services.
Educate and enable partners on how to position and sell Barracuda products effectively through training, presentations, and ongoing support.
Lead cross‑functional coordination for partner‑focused initiatives that enhance engagement, performance, and satisfaction.
Partner with marketing and sales teams to support the execution of large‑scale campaigns that drive brand awareness and revenue growth.
Identify opportunities for process improvements within the channel ecosystem and contribute recommendations that support innovation and competitiveness.
Provide strategic support to the channel sales team by managing key accounts, developing retention strategies, and ensuring partner success.
Own and actively manage a partner‑led (MSP) pipeline, ensuring strong deal hygiene and accurate forecasting.