Who We Are
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
Weve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.
You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platforms impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school thats alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. Were rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.
About the Role
As a Channel Sales Manager - Team Lead, you'll be pivotal in scaling Verkada's reach and impact by developing and managing a network of high-performing reseller partners. You'll be responsible for driving net new business through the channelbuilding pipeline and executing strategic plans that result in measurable growth.
This role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution as you collaborate across sales, marketing, and partner teams to grow Verkadas presence in LATAM.
What Youll Do
In this role, youll be at the heart of Verkadas mission, working hand-in-hand with our sales teams to drive growth and success with channel partners. Youll be responsible for building pipeline and generating net new business through reseller partners while executing a best-in-class channel strategy. Heres what youll own:
- Drive Net New Pipeline: Proactively identify and generate pipeline with net new end-user customers through strategic reseller partners. Collaborate closely with field sales teams to co-sell and close high-value opportunities.
- Execute Regional Channel Strategy: Develop and manage a focused partner business plan for your territory that aligns with Verkadas overall GTM objectives and quarterly sales targets.
- Empower Our Partners: Train and enable partner executives, sales teams, and technical stakeholders on Verkadas full product portfolio, programs, and campaigns to ensure deep engagement and capability across all levels.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Verkadas 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 Verkadas channel tools, incentives, and partner program offerings.
- Drive Awareness and Demand: Lead and participate in regional in-person and virtual events to grow Verkadas 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.
What You Bring
- Experience & Success: of channel sales or partner management experience with a strong track record of building new business via Security Integrators or IT VAR partners. Recognition, such as Presidents Club, is a plus.
- Strategic & Creative Thinking: A process-driven approach, complemented by innovative thinking to create scalable, partner-focused initiatives.
- Relationship-Builder: Ability to influence and engage across all levelsfrom partner sales reps to executive leadership.
- Technical Fluency: Comfortable navigating product discussions and sales operations. Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and business intelligence tools.
- Clear Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills with sharp attention to detail and a professional presence.
Mexico 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:
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, generous time off, and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits
Additional Information
- You must be independently authorized to work in Mexico. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time
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.
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