Channel Account Manager

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Channel Account Manager growing reseller and distribution sales for LocknCharge device solutions and ForwardPass smart lockers. Building partner pipeline, training sellers and driving profitable North American growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Grow sales through North American reseller and distribution partners for LocknCharge and ForwardPass
  • Develop and execute account plans for priority partners, including CDW, Dell, Insight, SHI and Zones
  • Build relationships with partner leadership, category and vendor managers, field sellers, technical specialists and vertical teams
  • Increase partner seller engagement and identify opportunities
  • Expand coverage beyond K12 into Higher Education and relevant commercial teams
  • Identify coverage gaps and recommend new partners
  • Coordinate reseller and distribution coverage, visits, training and follow-up
  • Maintain shared partner plans and improve partner reach, product availability and sales execution
  • Deliver training on products, customer use cases, qualification questions and competitive positioning
  • Collaborate with Marketing on partner campaigns, events and follow-up
  • Maintain accurate partner listings, content, sales tools and program information
  • Bring customer and partner feedback into Sales, Marketing and Product
  • Generate partner-sourced opportunities and connect them with appropriate internal owners
  • Support customer meetings, discovery, demonstrations and proposals with account executives and technical resources
  • Track partner activity, pipeline and sales performance in Salesforce
  • Run regular partner reviews covering results, opportunities, obstacles and next actions
  • Ensure introductions and handoffs have a named owner, clear context and agreed next step
  • Work within approved pricing, discount, deal registration and commission rules
  • Resolve channel conflicts and escalate exceptions
  • Assess partner programs, campaigns and events against cost and commercial return
  • Focus on profitable growth and measurable results
  • Work on a planned 50/50 allocation between LocknCharge and ForwardPass with one shared plan
  • Travel approximately 30–50%, including partner visits, events and Madison office visits
  • Participate in approximately monthly video calls with colleagues in Australia, including some early-morning or evening US availability

Requirements:

  • Must be based in WI, CA, TX, IL or FL
  • Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
  • Proven record of growing business through national IT resellers, VARs or distribution partners
  • Experience getting partner sellers actively engaged and progressing opportunities
  • Understanding of K12 and Higher Education purchasing, with ability to develop commercial reseller opportunities
  • Ability to explain technical products through customer problems, workflows and business value
  • Sound judgement around pricing, margin, channel conflict and partner investment
  • Strong account planning, communication and follow-through
  • Confidence using Salesforce to manage partner activity, pipeline and reporting
  • Ability to work independently, travel regularly and collaborate across time zones
  • Existing relationships within CDW, Dell, Insight, SHI, Zones or relevant distribution partners would be valuable
  • Experience with hardware combined with software or services, device lifecycle management, MSPs or enterprise IT workflows would be useful
  • Relevant results and experience is more desirable than a particular degree or fixed number of years in the industry

Benefits:

  • Employer-supported healthcare coverage
  • Approved business travel and related expenses covered according to company policy
  • Variable compensation subject to the applicable incentive plan