Channel Sales Manager

Coalition, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Home office stipend

WeWork access

Wellness programs

Job summary

Coalition, Inc. is seeking a Channel Sales Manager to grow a portfolio of strategic channel partners across the United States, with a focus on Wirespeed and ADR platform revenue.

You will recruit, enable, and collaborate with VARs and other partners, while coordinating with Sales and Marketing on joint GTM initiatives. You will own a quota-based book of business, manage multi-partner pipelines, and drive demand through events and campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of channel management, channel sales, or business development with revenue targets.
• Experience with VARs, distributors, or indirect channels in cybersecurity/SaaS.

Responsibilities

• Drive channel sales for Wirespeed by recruiting and enabling VARs and partners.
• Own a quota-based book of business with channel-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline.
• Develop and execute partner go-to-market plans with Sales and Marketing.
• Plan events, webinars, and trade shows to create demand and accelerate deals.
• Build relationships with partner executives to increase mindshare and deal velocity.
• Use CRM and partner tools to forecast and report performance.

Skills

Channel management

Channel sales

Business development

Indirect channels (VARs)

Cybersecurity / SaaS

Executive communication

Social media networking

Forecasting & pipeline

Salesforce CRM

Tools

Salesforce

Excel/Sheets

Job description

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About Us

Coalition is the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes. Founded in 2017, Coalition combines comprehensive insurance coverage and innovative cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate potential cyberattacks.

About Us

Coalition is the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes. Founded in 2017, Coalition combines comprehensive insurance coverage and innovative cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate potential cyberattacks.

Opportunities to make an impact with bold thinking are real—and happening daily at Coalition.

About The Role

As a Channel Sales Manager on Coalition’s Channel & Alliances team, you will own and grow a portfolio of strategic channel partners across the United States, with a preference for candidates based in the Eastern time zone. You will focus on driving adoption and revenue for Coalition’s Automated Detection and Response (ADR) platform, Wirespeed, through value-added resellers (VARs) and other key partners, while collaborating closely with Sales and Marketing on joint go-to-market initiatives. Your work will shape how partners experience Coalition, expand our reach into new customers, and drive meaningful impact on our growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive channel sales for Wirespeed by identifying, recruiting, and enabling high-potential VARs and other strategic partners in your territory.


• Own a quota-based book of business, managing both channel-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline from prospecting through close.


• Build and execute partner go-to-market plans in collaboration with Sales and Marketing including campaigns, enablement, and co-selling motions.


• Plan and execute partner events, webinars, and trade show engagements to create demand, accelerate deals, and strengthen relationships.


• Develop strong, multi-level relationships within partner organizations, from executives to front-line sellers, to increase mindshare and deal velocity.


• Leverage CRM and partner management tools to forecast accurately, report on performance, and continuously refine your territory and account strategy.

Skills And Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in channel management, channel sales, or business development with a proven record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets through partners.


• Experience working with VARs, distributors, or other indirect channels, ideally in cybersecurity, SaaS, or related technology sectors.


• Collaborative, self-motivated, and results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality, customer impact, and doing what is right for partners and end customers.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, balancing multiple partners, programs, and opportunities while maintaining clarity on priorities.


• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with experience presenting to executives and facilitating partner enablement sessions.


• Comfort using social media and digital channels for professional networking, partner engagement, and market presence.


• Strong organizational, creative, and problem-solving skills, with a data-informed approach to managing pipeline and forecasting.


• Proficiency with office productivity suites (Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides), CRM systems such as Salesforce, and partner or channel management tools.

Bonus Points

• Experience building or scaling a new channel program or territory, including developing partner onboarding, enablement, and incentive structures.


• Background selling cybersecurity products, security services, or other technical solutions to mid-market or enterprise customers through partners.


• Prior experience working with distributed teams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives across time zones.


• Familiarity with Wirespeed or similar security solutions and an interest in staying current on cybersecurity trends.


• Demonstrated success using events, trade shows, or user conferences as core components of a channel demand generation strategy.

Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The US base salary for this position ranges from $140,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $170,000/year in our highest geographic market. Consistent with applicable laws, an employee's pay within this range is based on a number of factors, which include but are not limited to relevant education, skills, job-related knowledge, qualifications, work experience, credentials, and/or geographic location.

Your recruiter can share more on target salary for your location during the interview process. Coalition, Inc. reserves the right to modify this range as needed.

OTE target for this role is $210,000 - $240,000+ (uncapped potential).

Perks

• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage


• Flexible PTO policy


• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access


• Mental & physical health wellness programs (One Medical, Headspace, Wellhub, and more)!


• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement

Why Coalition?

Work at Coalition is centered on the joint mission to Protect the Unprotected. We have built a remote-first, highly inclusive culture that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. We trust each other to take responsibility, share ownership of outcomes, and put in the work together to protect businesses from digital risk. Coalition’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for organizations of all sizes while remaining true to our founding values of character, humility, responsibility, purpose, authenticity, and inclusion.

We’re always looking for collaborative, inquisitive individuals to join #OurCoalition.

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Anti-Discrimination Notice

Coalition is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable laws in each country where we operate. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, ensuring equal treatment in recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, and all other aspects of employment. Coalition does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Accommodations

Coalition is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including applicants and employees, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in each country where we operate. Our policy is to support equal opportunity in the hiring process by considering qualified applicants regardless of disability or other protected characteristics, unless providing accommodation would impose an undue hardship or disproportionate burden. If you require accommodation to complete an application, interview, pre-employment testing, or participate in the selection process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We also consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in line with applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction.

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