Senior Manager, Channel Strategy & GTM

Santa Clara, CA (Remote)

$158K/yr – $255K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own a channel program with cross-functional impact, driving partner strategy, territory plans, and joint value for pipeline and bookings.

  • Channel Strategy Ownership: Develop and execute a territory aligned plan and partner portfolio.
  • Partner & Relationship Management: Strengthen partners, drive joint value propositions, and accelerate pipeline.
  • Performance & Governance: Lead business reviews, track partner metrics, and translate data into leadership-ready insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a channel strategy aligned to your territory, supporting a mix of sales segments
  • Manage and grow a strategic portfolio of partners
  • Build and drive territory and district plans that support key sales initiatives and business goals
  • Strengthen partner relationships to maximize growth opportunities and ensure successful customer outcomes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver strong partner and customer satisfaction
  • Create and communicate compelling value propositions that motivate partners to prioritize our solutions
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication across partners and internal stakeholders
  • Lead regular business reviews with senior leadership and key stakeholders
  • Track, analyze, and report on partner performance through dashboards and activity metrics
  • Build reports, executive narratives, conduct analysis independently on partner performance

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in channel management supporting mixed sales segment territories
  • Strong understanding of channel operating models and partner ecosystems
  • Knowledge of sales, marketing, and solution development strategies
  • Proven ability to think strategically and execute creatively
  • Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated success in navigating complex sales cycles, including negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Management consulting experience with a focus on channel acceleration
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Santa Clara, California, USA
18K employees (731 in marketing)
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Traffic Source Mix
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37.4%
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42.4%
Referral
17.4%
Social
0.9%
Paid
1.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~18.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
501 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
17.5 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Funding

Total Funding
$65M
Last Raise
$10M
Series C, 17 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2008
    Series C • $10M
  • Aug 2008
    Series C • $27M
  • Jun 2007
    Series B • $18M

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