Channel Account Manager

The posting, as Vectra wrote it

Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.

The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.

Role Title

Channel Sales Manager West

Location

US West cost
Regional travel across may be required.

Reporting Line

Reports to US Channel Leadership, with close alignment to US Sales, US Sales Leadership, US Solutions Engineering, Marketing

Role Summary

The Channel Sales Manager , West is responsible for driving channel growth, partner-led revenue, and partner ecosystem development across US West.

This is a senior role focused on building a scalable and high-performing channel business. The successful candidate will own the US channel strategy, develop focus partners and distributors, accelerate partner-led opportunities, and ensure partners are enabled, certified, and capable of contributing meaningfully to regional revenue growth.

The role requires strong channel sales experience, partner management discipline, commercial execution, and the ability to work cross-functionally with sales, SE, marketing, distributors, and strategic partners. A key objective is to increase partner autonomy so that focus partners can identify, qualify, progress, and close more opportunities with reduced reliance on internal resources.

Key Responsibilities

Channel Strategy and Partner Growth

• Own and execute the US channel strategy in alignment with US business priorities.
• Identify, prioritize, and develop focus partners that can contribute meaningfully to pipeline, revenue, and year-on-year growth.
• Build joint business plans with strategic partners and distributors, including revenue targets, pipeline goals, enablement plans, certification milestones, marketing activities, and executive engagement.
• Segment the partner ecosystem by capability, coverage, market focus, and revenue potential.
• Develop a clear partner coverage model across enterprise, commercial, mid-market, MSSP, and distributor-led motions.
• Ensure the right balance between direct sales engagement and partner-led execution.

Partner-Led Revenue and Pipeline Acceleration

• Drive channel -sourced and partner-led pipeline creation across US.
• Work with partners to identify, qualify, develop, and close opportunities.
• Accelerate partner-led opportunities by aligning partner sales teams, distributor resources, internal RSMs, SEs, marketing, and leadership.
• Ensure partners are engaged early in relevant opportunities and are clear on their role in pr

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terprise sales cycles, deal qualification, pipeline management, forecasting, and partner-led go-to-market models.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and executive relationship management skills.
• Ability to operate independently across a regional territory and manage multiple partner priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud, networking, data, identity, SOC, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, or related enterprise technology markets.
• Existing relationships within the US partner, distributor, MSSP, or security reseller ecosystem.
• Experience working in a high-growth, channel -led, or scale-up environment.
• Experience developing partner certification, enablement, or partner maturity programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise and mid-market buying motions across US.

Our competitive total rewards package includes cash compensation within the range provided below Actual pay for this position may vary based on the hired candidate’s location, experience and relevant incumbent pay position.
Vectra Total Rewards
$146,000 — $245,500 USD

Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive pla n eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered var ies by location, but commonly in clude health care insurance , income protection / life insurance , access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services , generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.