Senior Channel Manager, North America (National & Regional Security VARs, MSPs, Solution Providers) jobs in United States
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Cobalt · 2 hours ago

Senior Channel Manager, North America (National & Regional Security VARs, MSPs, Solution Providers)

Cobalt is a company focused on improving security through innovative pentesting solutions. The Senior Channel Manager will develop and grow strategic relationships with security-focused VARs, MSPs, and solution providers to enhance market penetration and drive revenue growth.

Cloud SecurityEnterprise ApplicationsPenetration TestingSaaSSecurity

Responsibilities

Build and execute a partner strategy for key security-focused VARs, MSPs, and regional solution providers to expand Cobalt’s market penetration
Recruit, onboard, and enable high-performing MSP/MSSP and VAR partners, driving adoption, training, and ongoing engagement
Deepen partner commitment through structured enablement, regular business reviews, and clear mutual success plans
Manage partner pipeline development, co-selling motions, referral processes, and ongoing forecast accuracy
Define and refine KPIs and operational processes that ensure strong partner performance and predictable revenue contribution
Create and maintain partner-facing resources, including playbooks, enablement content, and value-selling tools aligned to security personas
Work closely with partners to jointly develop marketing campaigns, industry events, and field activities to amplify pipeline creation
Meet quarterly revenue targets and partner-attributed goals
Maintain proficiency in Cobalt’s platform and security value propositions to ensure partners are effectively trained and supported
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and Sales to support partner activation and customer lifecycle success
Travel for partner visits, joint events, and industry conferences

Qualification

Channel managementPartner developmentCybersecurity experienceSales experiencePartner agreementsAnalytical capabilitiesForecastingKPI managementDynamic environment adaptabilityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

3–5 years experience in channel management, partner development, or sales within cybersecurity, IT services, or B2B SaaS
Existing relationships or experience working with large security VARs, MSPs, and regional solution providers
Strong understanding of security-focused partner business models (managed services, resale, referral, MSSP)
Demonstrated ability to drive partner engagement, build revenue pipeline, and meet or exceed quotas
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior partner stakeholders
Strong organizational and analytical capabilities; comfortable with forecasting and KPIs
Experience structuring partner agreements and navigating complex partner ecosystems
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment with a high degree of ownership
Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

401(k) program (US) or pension (EU)
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
Wellness
Work-from-home equipment & wifi
Learning & development
Flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave

Company

Cobalt is a PtaaS platform for security and development teams as well as infuses manual security testing with transparency.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$36.97M
Key Investors
Highland EuropebyFounderseLab Ventures
2020-08-20Series B· $29M
2018-05-02Series A· $5M
2016-08-17Seed· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Jacob Hansen
Co-founder and Board Member
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Jakob Storm
Co-Founder and Chief Product Architect
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