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Verkada

Builds cloud-managed physical security systems

Channel Sales Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Mateo, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of channel sales or partner management experience, with a strong track record of building new business through Security Integrators or IT VAR partners.
  • A process-driven approach and the ability to create scalable, partner-focused initiatives.
  • Ability to influence and engage people at all levels, from partner sales representatives to executive leadership.
  • Comfort navigating product discussions and sales operations.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and business intelligence tools.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and a professional presence.
  • Must be local to the Greater Bay Area, open to 50% travel across the Greater Bay Area to the San Luis Obispo area, and willing to be at the San Mateo headquarters on admin days.
  • Must be independently authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
  • Must be comfortable with frequent travel, estimated at least 50% of the time, including domestic and international destinations as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and generate pipeline with new end-user customers through strategic reseller partners, and collaborate with field sales teams to co-sell and close high-value opportunities.
  • Develop and manage a focused partner business plan for the territory aligned with company go-to-market objectives and quarterly sales targets.
  • Train and enable partner executives, sales teams, and technical stakeholders on the product portfolio, programs, and campaigns.
  • Collaborate with internal sales, marketing, and pre-sales teams on partner events, demand-generation campaigns, and customer-facing initiatives.
  • Conduct regular quarterly business reviews and ad hoc partner business reviews to align priorities, track performance, recognize successes, and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Influence partner sales teams to prioritize the company in key deals and business planning, and recommend improvements to channel tools, incentives, and partner program offerings based on field insights.
  • Lead and participate in regional in-person and virtual events to grow brand awareness, build community, and strengthen relationships with partner contacts and stakeholders.
  • Own the regional partner-engagement lifecycle, from onboarding and enablement through pipeline development and revenue realization.
  • Travel regularly, at least 50% of the time as estimated, including domestic and international destinations as needed to support business operations, customer and partner engagements, and team collaboration.

Desired Qualifications

  • Recognition such as President’s Club is a plus.

About the Company

Verkada

Builds cloud-managed physical security systems

Verkada builds security cameras and cloud software for organizations that manage workplaces, stores, schools, and other physical sites. Its Command platform brings video security together with door access, alarms, intercoms, air quality sensors, and visitor management in one interface. Operators use a browser or mobile app to review incidents, manage entry permissions, receive alerts, and control equipment across locations. The company sells its devices with software licenses, which include updates and support, and its AI tools search footage and connect events across cameras. Verkada was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Series E
Total funding
$643.9M
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
Founded
2016

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