National Channel Sales Manager, US Remote

Verkada · Enterprise · CA · Remote · Channel

Verkada is seeking a National Channel Sales Manager to scale its AI-powered physical security platform by developing and managing a network of value-added resellers. The role involves driving net new business through the channel, building pipeline, and executing strategic plans. Responsibilities include identifying and generating pipeline with strategic VARs, executing national channel strategy, training partners on Verkada's product portfolio, collaborating cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams, conducting business reviews, and strengthening the channel ecosystem. The role requires significant travel and experience in channel sales or partner management, preferably with specific IT LVAR partners. Technical fluency and strong communication skills are essential.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive Net New Pipeline: Proactively identify and generate pipeline with named strategic Large VARs. Collaborate closely with field sales teams to co-sell and close high-value opportunities.
  2. Execute National Channel Strategy: Develop and manage a focused partner business plan for your territory that aligns with Verkada’s overall GTM objectives and quarterly sales targets.
  3. Empower Our Partners: Train and enable partner executives, sales teams, and technical stakeholders on Verkada’s full product portfolio, programs, and campaigns to ensure deep engagement and capability across all levels.
  4. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Verkada’s internal sales, marketing, and pre-sales teams to drive joint activities, including partner events, demand generation campaigns, and customer-facing initiatives.
  5. Lead with Insight: Conduct regular QBRs and ad-hoc business reviews with partners to align on priorities, track performance, celebrate wins, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of channel sales or partner management experience
  • Strong track record of building new business via Security Integrators or IT LVAR partners
  • Strategic & Creative Thinking
  • Relationship-Builder
  • Technical Fluency
  • Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and business intelligence tools
  • Clear Communicator
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Sharp attention to detail
  • Professional presence
  • Open to at least 50% travel across the country

Nice to have

  • Experience managing and growing partners: Sentinel, NTT, World Wide Technologies, AHEAD, or Marco Technologies
  • Recognition, such as President’s Club

What the JD emphasized

  • Experience managing and growing partners: Sentinel, NTT, World Wide Technologies, AHEAD, or Marco Technologies