Partner Account Manager - SaaS Reseller Partnerships (US)

About Varnish Software

Varnish Software is a Scandinavian-based tech company developing caching technology for some of the world's biggest players in the content delivery market. Our technology helps businesses worldwide improve website performance, deliver video streams, and scale their infrastructure.

About the role

As ourPartner Account Manager, you'll play a key role in growing our reseller business across Europe and North America. You'll own the commercial relationship with our reseller partners—from identifying and onboarding new partners to enabling their success and helping them grow their business with Varnish.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success while serving as the trusted advisor to your partner portfolio.

Your mission is simple: empower partners to confidently sell, provision, bill, and support Varnish's SaaS solutions—and grow together.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and negotiate agreements with strategic reseller partners across your territory.

• Lead the commercial and operational onboarding of new partners, ensuring they understand our reseller model, pricing structure, and provisioning tools.

• Deliver sales enablement andTrain-the-Trainer sessions that equip partner sales teams to confidently position and demonstrate our solutions.

• Develop annual and quarterly business plans with partners, tracking performance against forecasts and growth targets.

• Support partners on strategic sales opportunities through co-selling while maintaining a partner-first approach and ensuring they own the customer relationship.

• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to evaluate business performance, identify expansion opportunities, reduce churn, and strengthen partner success.

• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including senior decision-makers and C-level executives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in SaaS partner management, channel sales, or business development.

• Proven experience working with Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Professional Services organizations, hyperscaler marketplaces, or similar partner ecosystems.

• An established network of potential partners within Europe (outside the Nordics) and/or the U.S.

• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at executive level.

• A commercial, data-driven mindset with experience managing forecasts, sales pipelines, and business performance.

• Strong business acumen combined with the ability to understand technical concepts and communicate the value of SaaS solutions effectively.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
  
  Please note that we are not able to sponsor employment visas for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the United States at the time of application.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who enjoys building lasting relationships and creating value through collaboration. You're commercially driven and thrive in an environment where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You take ownership of your work, are proactive in identifying opportunities, and are motivated by helping partners succeed.

You communicate with confidence, adapt easily to different stakeholders and cultures, and build credibility through trust and expertise. You're equally comfortable discussing commercial strategy with executives as you are collaborating with technical teams. Most importantly, you're curious, solution-oriented, and excited about being part of a growing international technology company where your impact will be visible.

About the team 💙

Our team in North America plays a crucial role in understanding our clients' need, implementing solutions effectively, and forging long-lasting partnerships.

We embrace a company culture inspired by innovation and teamwork. For us, a sense of belonging, equality and trust is key for building high performing teams who thrive as professionals and individuals.

Benefits, Perks & Salary Range 🙌

At our Varnish Software, we believe that a happy and healthy team is the foundation of our success. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks, including flexible working arrangements, generous parental pay, employee wellness programs, and extra vacation days. These initiatives are designed to support your work-life balance, personal wellbeing, and overall job satisfaction.

• Flexible working arrangements 🏡

We know that life doesn't always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.

• Generous parental pay 🧑‍🍼

We believe in supporting our employees through all life stages, ensuring you can enjoy quality time with your little one without financial worries. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values work-life balance and family wellbeing.

• Vacation 🏖️

We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation. That's why we offer up to 25 vacation days, enjoy more time to travel, unwind, and spend quality time with your loved ones.

How to Apply

If you're excited about building strong partnerships and helping shape the future of SaaS infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to join our team? Simply click the "Apply" button to start your application process. We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to our success.