[Remote] National Channel Sales Manager, CDW (East)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform. The National Channel Sales Manager, CDW (East) will be responsible for driving net new business through channel partners, managing strategic relationships, and executing a national channel strategy to enhance Verkada's presence across the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• Drive Net New Pipeline: Proactively identify and generate pipeline within CDW. Collaborate closely with field sales teams to co-sell and close high-value opportunities
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Lead with Insights: Conduct regular QBRs and ad-hoc business reviews with partners to align on priorities, track performance, celebrate wins, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Strengthen the Channel Ecosystem: Influence partner sales teams to prioritize Verkada in key deals and business planning efforts. Leverage insights from the field to recommend improvements to Verkada’s channel tools, incentives, and partner program offerings
• Drive Awareness and Demand: Lead and participate in regional in-person and virtual events to grow Verkada’s brand awareness, build community, and strengthen relationships with key partner contacts and stakeholders
• Operate Strategically and Tactically: Own the full lifecycle of partner engagement in your region—from onboarding and enablement to pipeline development and revenue realization

Skills

• 5+ years of channel sales or partner management experience with a strong track record of building new business within CDW
• A process-driven approach, complemented by innovative thinking to create scalable, partner-focused initiatives
• Ability to influence and engage across all levels—from partner sales reps to executive leadership
• Comfortable navigating product discussions and sales operations
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and business intelligence tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with sharp attention to detail and a professional presence
• Must be open to at least 50%+ travel across the U.S to East CDW office locations
• Recognition, such as President's Club, is a plus
• Local to Chicago, IL is preferred, or Greater New York Area (NY, NJ, CT)

Benefits

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

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