
Senior Director, Channels
Aptiv
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $380,000 - $550,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Define and own the global channel strategy for all segments: Telco, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense, Enterprise.
- Build and manage a portfolio of high-impact channel partners—GSIs, VARs, distributors, cloud alliances, OEMs—aligned to WRCP, eLxr Pro Linux, and VxWorks.
- Drive channel-sourced and channel-influenced ACV with a target of $100M+ annual ACV contribution.
- Own the global Channel Program, including tiers, incentives, rebates, co-marketing, deal registration, and MDF.
- Partner with Industry Leaders, Geo VPs, Product, Marketing, and Services to build integrated plays and ensure execution.
- Build a global partner enablement engine (training, certification, solution toolkits, sales playbooks).
Requirements
- 15+ years in global channel leadership, partner sales, or alliances at scale within software, cloud, Linux, telco, or industrial tech.
- Proven track record driving $100M+ in channel-led ACV.
- Strong operational builder with experience in channel program design and global execution.
- Demonstrated success forming and scaling multi-year strategic partnerships.
- Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed, global environments.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- flex time off
- eligibility to enroll in 401k
- 12 paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
channel strategypartner saleschannel program designglobal executionpartner enablementtrainingcertificationsolution toolkitssales playbooksACV contribution
Soft Skills
operational builderstrategic partnershipcollaborationexecutioncomfort in complex environments