National Channel Sales Manager, CDW (Chicago)

National Channel Sales Manager, CDW (Chicago)

Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada's six product lines video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 33,500 organizations, including 96 companies in the Fortune 500, across 93 countries worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016 with more than $700M in funding raised to-date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About The Role

As a National Channel Sales Manager, CDW, you'll be pivotal in scaling Verkada's reach and impact by developing and managing our strategic National Solutions Provider (NSP), Insight, nationally. You'll be responsible for driving net new business through the channelbuilding pipeline and executing strategic plans that result in measurable growth.

This individual contributor role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution as you collaborate across sales, marketing, and partner teams to grow Verkada's presence nationally.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be at the heart of Verkada's mission, working hand-in-hand with our sales teams to drive growth and success with channel partners. You'll be responsible for building pipeline and generating net new business through reseller partners while executing a best-in-class channel strategy. Here's what you'll own :

• Drive Net New Pipeline : Proactively identify and generate pipeline within CDW. Collaborate closely with field sales teams to co-sell and close high-value opportunities.
• Execute National Channel Strategy : Develop and manage a focused partner business plan for your territory that aligns with Verkada's overall GTM objectives and quarterly sales targets.
• Empower Our Partners : Train and enable partner executives, sales teams, and technical stakeholders on Verkada's full product portfolio, programs, and campaigns to ensure deep engagement and capability across all levels.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Work closely with Verkada's internal sales, marketing, and pre-sales teams to drive joint activities, including partner events, demand generation campaigns, and customer-facing initiatives.
• Lead With Insight : Conduct regular QBRs and ad-hoc business reviews with partners to align on priorities, track performance, celebrate wins, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strengthen The Channel Ecosystem : Influence partner sales teams to prioritize Verkada in key deals and business planning efforts. Leverage insights from the field to recommend improvements to Verkada's channel tools, incentives, and partner program offerings.
• Drive Awareness And Demand : Lead and participate in regional in-person and virtual events to grow Verkada's brand awareness, build community, and strengthen relationships with key partner contacts and stakeholders.
• Operate Strategically And Tactically : Own the full lifecycle of partner engagement in your regionfrom onboarding and enablement to pipeline development and revenue realization.
• This role requires regular travel, estimated to be more than 50% of the time, including both domestic and international destinations as needed. The successful candidate must be comfortable with frequent travel to support business operations, customer and partner engagements and team collaboration.

What You Bring

US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to :

Additional Information

Estimated Annual Pay Range $120,000 - $175,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.