Channel Account Manager

Flexera; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ProsperOps, a Flexera company, is seeking a Channel Partnerships Manager to drive growth with GSIs, MSPs and VARs. You will build executive relationships, design scalable go-to-market programs, and deliver revenue impact through joint sales plays and enablement.

You will own regional forecasting, negotiate commercial agreements, and lead joint marketing initiatives with channel partners in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise sales or partner/channel leadership within the Channel, GSI, Cloud, or SaaS ecosystem.
• Existing relationships and deep understanding of GSI/MSP/Channel structures, influence models, and engagement with client end users.
• Expertise in GSI/MSP/Channel business models, pricing, bundling approaches, and sales cycles.
• Proven success launching and scaling Channel offerings across multiple regions and markets.
• Track record of closing complex, multi-year deals and building trusted C-level relationships.
• Experience leading or mentoring sales teams while also contributing as an individual contributor (“player/coach”).
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a structured, outcome-driven mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with GSI/MSP/Channel partners, expanding footprint across key markets.
• Position and communicate value-led offerings tailored to consulting, advisory, integration, and managed services models.
• Support partner enablement with sales collateral, training, and joint go-to-market planning.
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements, including referral and partnership contracts.
• Actively engage in the sales lifecycle—qualification, proposals, and deal closure—alongside account executives.
• Drive direct and indirect revenue opportunities through co-sell motions and channel synergies.
• Represent the GSI/MSP/Channel business in partner reviews, pipeline discussions, and customer meetings.
• Own regional forecasting, pipeline reporting, and performance tracking.
• Monitor market trends and provide actionable feedback to product and partner teams to shape roadmaps.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Channel leadership

GSI/MSP knowledge

Negotiation skills

Executive communication

Mentoring sales teams

Deal closing

Strategic partnerships

Sales strategy

Job description

## Channel Account ManagerApply: Remote: Home-United States: Full time: Posted 7 Days Ago: 17681ProsperOps is the category leader in autonomous cloud cost optimization, founded by the leaders behind Rackspace's AWS Managed Services Business. We use sophisticated algorithms, AI, and automation to generate world class savings outcomes for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, while minimizing our customers' risk. We have over $5 billion dollars of cloud spend under management and serve sophisticated teams like Coinbase, Canva, SeatGeek, and TD Synnex. The cloud is incredibly powerful, but operating it cost effectively is complicated and time-consuming. Our mission is to remove complexity and deliver savings outcomes so every business can prosper in the cloud. We're a fully remote team, so 100% of our roles are open to applicants anywhere in the region in which the role is advertised.About the RoleWe are seeking a Channel Partnerships Manager to drive strategic growth with Global System Integrators (GSIs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and Value Added Resellers (VARs). This role will own and expand executive-level relationships, design scalable go-to-market strategies, and deliver measurable revenue impact through joint sales plays, enablement programs, and innovative commercial models. You will act as both strategist and operator, building trusted partnerships, enabling joint teams, and engaging directly in high-value deals. This role requires a mix of partner/channel expertise, sales leadership, and execution discipline in complex, multi-market environments. Key ResponsibilitiesPartner & Channel Development* Build and maintain trusted relationships with GSI/MSP/Channel partners, expanding our footprint across key markets.* Position and communicate value-led, solution-centric offerings tailored to consulting, advisory, integration, and managed services business models.* Support partner enablement with sales collateral, training, and joint go-to-market planning.* Negotiate and manage commercial agreements, including referral and partnership contracts. Sales Leadership & Execution* Actively engage in the sales lifecycle—qualification, proposals, and deal closure—alongside account executives.* Drive both direct and indirect revenue opportunities through co-sell motions and channel synergies.* Represent the GSI/MSP/Channel business in partner reviews, pipeline discussions, and key customer meetings.* Own regional forecasting, pipeline reporting, and performance tracking. Market Insight & Feedback* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and evolving partner needs.* Provide actionable feedback to product and partner teams to shape roadmaps and growth initiatives. Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution* Identify priority markets, partner profiles, and high-potential service offerings.* Define and roll out scalable sales plays, commercial models, and KPIs to drive measurable growth.* Establish repeatable approaches for bundling, co-selling, and partner-led revenue generation.* Lead joint marketing initiatives with Channel Partners, including the use of Marketing Development Funds (MDF) to drive demand generation through events and campaigns. What You’ll Bring* 8+ years of experience in enterprise sales or partner/channel leadership within the Channel, GSI, Cloud, or SaaS ecosystem.* Existing relationships and deep understanding of GSI/MSP/Channel structures, influence models, and engagement with client end users.* Expertise in GSI/MSP/Channel business models, pricing, bundling approaches, and sales cycles.* Proven success launching and scaling Channel offerings across multiple regions and markets.* Track record of closing complex, multi-year deals and building trusted C-level relationships.* Experience leading or mentoring sales teams while also contributing as an individual contributor (“player/coach”).* Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a structured, outcome-driven mindset.* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, entrepreneurial environment.* Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills at the executive level. Additional Expertise That Adds Value* Exposure to hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and their partner ecosystems.* Experience in SaaS-based partnering models and scaling technology alliances.* Operational excellence, leveraging tools and AI for partner management and business execution.* Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills to measure KPIs, pipeline, certifications, accreditations, and marketing performance.* Proven ability to beat revenue-based quotas and deliver measurable growth.ProsperOps, a Flexera company, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations.