Channel Account Manager, Partner Sales - VAR Channel
US - Remote · USD 85,000-114,000 / year · Full-time · Remote · Posted Sep 30, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- US - Remote
- Salary
- USD 85,000-114,000 / year
About the role
- Smarsh is seeking a high-performing Senior Account Manager to drive growth across our Value-Added Reseller (VAR) ecosystem in the United States.
- This role sits within our Capture organization and plays a critical part in expanding the reach of Smarsh’s compliance and capture solutions through strategic partner engagement.
Responsibilities
- Own and exceed sales quota through VAR partners, driving both new customer acquisition and expansion within existing accounts.
- Develop and execute partner growth strategies to expand distribution and increase market penetration.
- Build and manage a predictable sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and consistent execution.
- Engage and influence partner sales teams, delivering training, enablement, and joint go-to-market execution.
- Drive deal lifecycle management, including deal registration, conflict resolution, and opportunity progression.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, supporting partners on customer engagements and solution positioning.
- Lead account planning and mapping initiatives, aligning partner efforts to strategic priorities and high-value opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, Product, Operations, Finance) to ensure seamless post-sale execution and customer success.
- Negotiate and manage partner agreements, ensuring profitable and scalable commercial structures.
- Maintain CRM excellence (Salesforce) with accurate forecasting, pipeline hygiene, and communication tracking.
Requirements
- Proven success in channel sales, partner management, or indirect sales models, preferably in SaaS, telecom, or compliance solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale VAR partnerships and drive partner led revenue growth.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and engage with C-Suite leaders.
- Experience managing complex sales cycles, negotiations, and partner agreements.
- Proficiency in Salesforce and pipeline management best practices.
- Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable presenting and demonstrating solutions in customer and partner settings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Stock options
- Personal time off (take-what-you-need policy)
- Flexible work arrangements
- 401K Match (4% match, fully vested on day one)
- Sabbatical programme after six years of service
- Employee-recognition programme
Workplace
- US - Remote
Skills
- Salesforce