Aptiv

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

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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

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Hard Skills & Tools
channel strategypartner saleschannel program designglobal executionpartner enablementtrainingcertificationsolution toolkitssales playbooksACV contribution
Soft Skills
operational builderstrategic partnershipcollaborationexecutioncomfort in complex environments