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    Channel Sales Director - West

    Hammerspace

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 3 weeks ago
    $250k–$300kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Hammerspace is a fast-growing software company building the data foundation for the AI era. We are changing how organizations access, move, and use unstructured data by eliminating data silos and creating a single, high-performance data environment across sites, clouds, and storage systems—so AI, GPUs, HPC, and data-intensive applications can operate at full speed.

    Our technology combines a high-performance parallel global file system with intelligent data orchestration to make data available wherever compute needs it, without disruptive migrations or infrastructure lock-in. The result is faster AI pipelines, higher GPU utilization, quicker time-to-insight, and a radically simpler way for researchers, developers, and enterprises to put their data to work.

    We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Channel Sales Director to lead our partner ecosystem strategy across the 18 states of the Americas’ Western Region.

    Reporting directly to the SVP, Global Partnerships & Business Development, in this pivotal role, you will drive revenue growth through strategic channel partnerships, including VARs, system integrators, distributors, and technology alliances. You will own the full lifecycle of channel development, from recruitment and enablement to joint business planning and performance optimization.

    The ideal candidate is a proven sales and Partner Ecosystem leader with deep knowledge of the Americas’ Western Region storage and IT infrastructure market, passionate about building high-impact partnerships that deliver mutual success.

    Key

    Responsibilities

    Channel Strategy & Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive channel strategy for the Americas’ Western Region, identifying, recruiting and executing plans with high-potential partners aligned with Hammerspace's go-to-market priorities.

    Partner Recruitment & Onboarding: Source, negotiate, and onboard new channel partners, ensuring seamless integration with Hammerspace's sales processes and tools.

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    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $300k (range: $250k–$300k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

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

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Channel-Sales-Director
    Channel-Sales
    Partner-Sales
    Channel-Development
    Partner-Ecosystem-Management
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Hammerspace's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    With OTE potential exceeding $300k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.

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