Cato Networks

cloud networking and security

StrategicAccountManagerServiceProvider

London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany; Dusseldorf, Germany; Berlin, Germany; Germany Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Strategic Account Manager – Service Provider at Cato Networks. Skills: Strategic Account Management, Service Provider Strategy, Partnership Development, Revenue Growth. Own and manage a defined set of regional service providers and network operators as named strategic accounts. Build executive-level relationships and establish long-term strategic partnerships”

What You'll Achieve.

accelerating joint pipeline growth; revenue growth; Contribute to FY26 growth objectives and long-term SP market expansion

Industry & Context.

cloud networking and security

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years of experience in enterprise sales, partner sales, channel management, or service provider engagement, Experience working with telecommunications providers, network operators, or managed service providers, understanding of networking, security, and cloud technologies, Proven ability to build executive relationships and drive strategic partnerships, Experience developing and executing joint business plans, Demonstrated success driving pipeline and revenue growth through partners, cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

Experience with SASE, SD-WAN, cloud networking, or security platforms, Experience working in service provider or telecommunications ecosystems, Understanding of service provider business models and infrastructure environments, Experience positioning infrastructure-based or platform deployment models

What You'll Do.

Own and manage a defined set of regional service providers and network operators as named strategic accounts

Build executive-level relationships and establish long-term strategic partnerships

Drive joint business planning

and revenue growth with partners

Develop and execute partner account plans aligned to regional and global strategy

Identify and advance new service opportunities leveraging partner infrastructure

Execute Cato’s regional Service Provider strategy to maximize market coverage and partner engagement

Consistently position Private PoP as the preferred deployment model within partner networks

Enable partners to deploy Cato services within their infrastructure to deliver secure connectivity offerings

Drive adoption of Cato-powered services including secure networking

Act as the regional Service Provider subject matter expert for field and channel teams

Support service provider-driven opportunities outside named accounts

Provide deal strategy guidance

and technical alignment

Educate internal teams on service provider business models

and competitive positioning

Partner closely with field sales to drive joint customer opportunities

Collaborate with channel leaders

global alliance teams

and technical teams to ensure coordinated execution

Align on account strategy

and go-to-market initiatives

Support partner enablement and engagement programs

Build and manage a pipeline of service provider-driven opportunities

Drive regional revenue growth through partner-led sales motions

Track performance metrics

and opportunity progression

Contribute to FY26 growth objectives and long-term SP market expansion

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills; Partner closely with field sales to drive joint customer opportunities; Collaborate with channel leaders, global alliance teams, and technical teams to ensure coordinated execution; Align on account strategy, pipeline development, and go-to-market initiatives

Process & Methodology

Develop and execute partner account plans

Full Job Description

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security! Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028. This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it! The Strategic Account Manager – Service Provider (SAM SP) role is responsible for driving Cato’s Service Provider (SP) strategy at the regional level (DACH and South EMEA) by developing strategic partnerships with regional network operators, driving SMB strategy, accelerating joint pipeline growth, and positioning Private PoP as the preferred deployment model. This role plays a critical part in Cato’s multi-faceted SP strategy, which combines global partner engagement with regional market coverage to drive growth across enterprise, mid-market, and SMB segments. The SAM-SP will act as both a strategic partner owner and a regional subject matter expert for service provider opportunities. The SAM-SP reports to the Global Head of SP and works cross-functionally with field sales, channel, global alliances, and technical teams to accelerate revenue and market penetration. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partner Ownership Own and manage a defined set of regional service providers and network operators as named strategic accounts. Build executive-level relationships and establish long-term strategic partnerships. Drive joint business planning, pipeline creation, and revenue growth with partners. Develop and execute partner account plans aligned to regional

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