About the job
PortSwigger, based in Knutsford, England, develops Burp Suite, a leading platform for web security testing. Trusted by over 90,000 organizations, including many of the world’s largest companies, Burp Suite helps protect critical applications across industries such as finance, technology, government, healthcare, and defense.
The Sales Tribe at PortSwigger works to connect customers with the right solutions, supporting them from first contact through ongoing adoption. Collaboration with marketing, product, and customer teams ensures a seamless experience and continuous improvement based on real-world feedback.
Role overview
This is PortSwigger’s first dedicated Director of Channel Sales position. The role begins as an individual contributor, with the opportunity to move into leadership as the channel team takes shape. Senior leadership provides support, but the role comes with significant autonomy to define priorities and build a scalable partner ecosystem.
PortSwigger’s channel network, comprising resellers and distributors worldwide, accounts for more than 40% of company revenue. The network has grown organically over the past decade, serving clients from individual security professionals to large enterprises. The next step is to create a structured, scalable channel program that supports long-term growth.
What you will do
- Establish and grow the channel function from the ground up
- Shape go-to-market strategies across the organization
- Design partner segmentation, tiering, incentives, and governance models
- Identify and invest in partners who deliver strong customer value
- Enable partners to position, support, and deliver Burp Suite effectively
- Explore new routes to market, such as cloud marketplaces, co-selling, and technology alliances
- Create frameworks, programs, and processes that set up the channel for success
Why join now?
This is a pivotal time for PortSwigger’s channel strategy. The playbook is still being written, so there is real opportunity to shape the direction of the company and lay the foundation for a lasting, effective channel program.
