Channel Account Manager

Salient Systems

Channel Account Manager grows Salient's business through a network of partners. Engaging in recruitment, enablement, and sales growth within the territory.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in channel sales, partner relationship management, and business planning within the physical security and technology markets. Proven ability to drive revenue growth and build strategic partnerships while maintaining accurate forecasting and opportunity data.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Channel Sales ExperiencePartner Relationship ManagementSalesforce ProficiencyBusiness Planning SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Business PlanningForecastingDeal RegistrationProposal StrategyRevenue Target Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforcePartner Relationship Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Physical SecurityVideo SurveillanceAccess ControlNetworkingSystem IntegratorsDistributors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, onboard, and build executive-level relationships with strategic channel partners
Develop and execute partner business plans, identifying growth opportunities
Deliver sales, technical, and competitive training
Ensure partners understand Salient's value proposition
Own quarterly and annual partner revenue targets
Increase wallet share within existing accounts
Manage deal registration, pricing, and proposal strategy
Build relationships with distributor sales teams
Maintain accurate partner opportunity data in Salesforce
Provide monthly and quarterly forecasts

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of channel sales experience
Experience in physical security, video surveillance, access control, networking, or related technology markets
Proven success working with system integrators and distributors.
Strong business planning and forecasting skills.
Experience with Salesforce and partner relationship management tools.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to travel 30–50%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
a 401(k) with company match
paid time off
company holidays