What are the responsibilities and job description for the Channel Account Manager position at Amberes Recruitment?
Channel Account Manager β Enterprise Software Platform (High-Growth SaaS Vendor)
- Recruit/ On Board, Educate and "Sell Through" Partners (Channel, VAR, Reseller, Disti, Partner, Alliances).
The Business:
- High-growth SaaS vendor operating within enterprise software, supporting organisations in managing complex technology environments and improving operational efficiency
- The platform is used by global organisations to streamline internal processes and enhance service delivery across distributed teams
- Established international customer base across North America and EMEA
- Entering a key growth phase with increased investment into indirect and partner-led go-to-market
The Opportunity:
- Strategic hire to build and scale the partner and channel ecosystem across key regions
- Blend of partner acquisition, commercial ownership, and ongoing partner enablement
- Highly visible position working closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Product teams
- Opportunity to shape and define the partner strategy in a growing international business
Key Duties:
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new channel partners, including VARs, resellers, distributors, and strategic alliances
- Own the full partner lifecycle from initial engagement through to signed agreement and activation
- Lead commercial discussions, agreeing partnership models, margins, and go-to-market alignment
- Build and execute joint business plans with partners, aligned to revenue targets and growth objectives
- Enable partners to successfully position and sell the platform, driving a strong sell-through model into end customers
- Deliver onboarding, training, and ongoing partner enablement to ensure product understanding and commercial success
- Support partners on active opportunities, including pipeline development, deal strategy, and customer engagement
- Own partner-generated pipeline, forecasting, and revenue contribution
- Work cross-functionally to optimise partner performance, programmes, and routes to market
- Continuously identify new partner opportunities and expansion channels
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience in Partner or Channel Sales, Account Management, or Account Executive roles within SaaS
- Experience working with VARs, resellers, distributors, or indirect channel partners
- Proven ability to own commercial conversations and drive revenue through partners
- Strong understanding of channel sell-through models and partner enablement
- Commercially driven with experience carrying a quota (direct or partner-led)
- Experience operating in an international or multi-region environment
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple partners and initiatives simultaneously
- In office, Central NYC 3 days per week
Compensation:
- $300-330k OTE with a 60/40 split plus equity
Thank you,
Team Amberes
Salary : $180,000 - $198,000