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    Channel Account Manager, Partner Sales - VAR Channel

    Smarsh

    Posted Today
    Work Type

    Remote

    Source

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    About this role

    Who are we?

    Smarsh empowers its customers to manage risk and unleash intelligence in their digital communications. Our growing community of over 6500 organizations in regulated industries counts on Smarsh every day to help them spot compliance, legal or reputational risks in 80+ communication channels before those risks become regulatory fines or headlines.

    Relentless innovation has fueled our journey to consistent leadership recognition from analysts like Gartner and Forrester, and our sustained, aggressive growth has landed Smarsh in the annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing American companies since 2008.

    Summary

    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.

    Reporting to the Director of Partner Sales – Americas, this individual will be responsible for developing new distribution channels, accelerating partner led revenue, and building a predictable, scalable pipeline. Success in this role requires strong channel leadership, executive engagement, and the ability to align cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional partner and customer outcomes.

    How will you contribute?

    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 part

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Accelerators

    Yes

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Executive business reviews1–2/month per account
    Strategic planning2–3/week
    Renewal proposals2–3/month

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Existing Book

    Inherit existing accounts

    Tags

    sales
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

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    Research Smarsh's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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