Business Development Manager, MSP

Description The primary focus of the role is strategic partner acquisition and ARR growth through new routes to market and meeting quarterly sales goals. The Business Development Manager will target and engage new MSP partner this role, you will be responsible for drivingrevenue growth fromnet new partner acquisitions. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and self-directed individual that can create and execute partnership strategies that result in accelerated new partner acquisition. This role reports to theVice President of Managed Service Providers.Responsibilities:Develop and execute strategies to identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with the company's growth objectivesIdentify, evaluate, and prioritize potential strategic partners that can enhance our market position and product offeringsBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at target partners, including C-level executives and senior managementCollaborate with internal teams, including product, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful implementation and execution of partnershipsMonitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new partnership opportunitiesDevelop and manage a pipeline of potential partners and business opportunities using CRM (Salesforce)Create and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential partners and internal stakeholdersProtect the security and privacy of Absolute and its customersNorth America Travel required (approx. 20%)Qualifications:8+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales in the cybersecurity industryProven track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing strategic partnerships with Managed Service ProvidersStrong understanding of cybersecurity market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapeExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executivesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute data-driven business development strategiesEntrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving growth and success in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentKnowledge of SalesforceBachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related fieldWillingness to travel as needed for meetings and eventsWhy Work For Us:You’re resilient and passionate about securing the Work from Anywhere era.So are we.We’re in search of the best and the brightest - everyone from innovators, sellers and marketers to financers, operators and especially customer relationship managers - we’re looking for top tier talent to help us shape the next decade of security, drive innovation that enables customers with truly disruptive solutions and are dedicated to making a meaningful difference.Headquartered in Seattle, Washington with international offices in Vancouver - BC, Austin - TX, Boulder - CO, Ankeny - IA, Reading - UK and Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam, Absolute Security accelerates customers’ shift to work-from-anywhere through the industry’s first self-healing Zero Trust platform, ensuring maximum security and uncompromised productivity. Only Absolute is embedded in more than half a billion devices, offering a permanent digital connection that intelligently and dynamically applies visibility, control and self-healing capabilities to endpoints, applications, and network access to ensure their cyber resilience tailored for distributed workforces.Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted security company - and to empower end users to connect securely and from anywhere, to all the applications they need to collaborate and get their work done, without interruptions and with an optimal network experience. Absolute currently serves approximately 16,000 customers with more than 13 million activated endpoints globally. G2 recognized Absolute as a Leader in the Winter 2022 Endpoint Management and Zero Trust Networking Grid Reports, reflecting our continued customer satisfaction across product lines. To learn more about Absolute, visit our website atvisit ourYouTube channel Absolute Security is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

Created: 2026-02-19