Cato Networks
cloud networking and security
StrategicAccountManager–ServiceProvider
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“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.
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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