Senior GSI Business Development Manager

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior GSI Business Development Manager to accelerate Veeam’s growth through strategic partnerships with leading Global System Integrators (GSIs) across the UK. This high-impact role focuses on building executive-level relationships, driving joint go-to-market initiatives, and creating measurablepipelinethrough collaboration with GSIs and regional SIs.

Key Stakeholders

• External: C-level and senior executives at GSIs across the UK

• Internal:Enterprise Sales, Channel, Pre-Sales, System Engineers, Marketing, and Global GSI leadership.

Success Metrics & KPIs

• Quota credit generation through targeted GSIs

• Pipeline growth and conversion to closed deals.

• Activation of new GSI partnerships and joint initiatives (e.g., Veeam practicebuild-outs, joint RFPs).

What Success Looks Like

• Influencing GSI stakeholders to prioritize Veeam in their solution portfolio.

• Delivering a robust joint pipeline and measurable revenue impact.

• Establishing Veeam as a trusted partner with GSIs through strategic programs and executive engagement.

WhatYou’llDo

• DeliverResults:Achieve quarterly and annual business development and revenue targets through GSI-led opportunities.

• Strategic Partnerships:Build and deepen relationships with a select portfolio of GSIsi.e.Capgemini, Kyndryl, DXC, Accenture, TCS

• Executive Engagement: Cultivate executive-level relationships that influence GSI buying and solutioning decisions, translating trust and access into measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes.

• Pipeline Development:Identify, qualify, and progress joint opportunities with GSI/SI engagement teams and Veeam Enterprise Sales/Pre-Sales teams.

• Influence & Enable: Drive awareness of Veeam solutions within GSI organizations through enablement sessions, marketing collaboration, and executive engagement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with EMEA marketing, sales, pre-sales, inside sales, and global GSI teams to execute joint initiatives.

• Ecosystem Leverage: Maximize sales through GSI/SI ecosystems, including resellers, CSPs, and technology alliances (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, HPE).

• Governance & Reporting:Maintainaccurateopportunity tracking and progress updates in Salesforce.

• Travelfrequently(40% - 50%) acrossUKand occasionallyinternationally

WhatYou’llBring

• Deep understanding of GSI and SI business models, organizational structures, and executive networks.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development within an IT/software vendor or GSI OR partner environment.

• Proventrack recordof building strategic partnerships, developing senior executive relationships, creatingpipeline, and closing complex deals.

• Strong commercial acumen, resilience, and ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution.

WhatYou’llGet

• 25 paid vacation days, plus 4 globalVeeaMeDays for self-care

• Private medical, dental, and vision insurance with dependent enrolment

• Life insurance with enhanced coverage and global 24/7 protection

• Income protection after26 weeks, covering aportionof salary

• Defined contribution pension plan with employer match

• Worldwide travel insurance for business and leisure

• Employee Assistance Program with therapy, legal, and financial support

• 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares

• Professional training and education, including courses and workshops, internal meetups, and unlimited access to our online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Athena, O’Reilly) and mentoring through ourMentorLabprogram

Please note:

If an applicant is permanentlylocatedoutside of the United Kingdom, Veeam reserves the right to decline the application for this position.

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