Channel Account Manager – Central

About Salt Security

Salt Security is the leader in agentic and API security, protecting the world's most innovative enterprises from AI agent and API attacks. Agentic security is the practice of discovering and governing the relationships between LLMs, MCP servers, and the APIs that let AI agents take action. The Salt Security Agentic Security Platform secures the full agentic ecosystem, discovering all agents, MCP connections, and APIs, stopping attacks in real time, and eliminating vulnerabilities before they reach production. Salt Security was founded in 2016 and is backed by Sequoia Capital, S Capital, Tenaya Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Advent International, and other leading investors. For more information, visit salt.security.   

At Salt, we’re passionate about what we do. We work as a team and embrace new ideas, wherever they come from. We also enjoy all the benefits of a startup environment, including quickly seeing the results of your work, making an outsized impact on our company, and solving diverse challenges.

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Regional Channel Account Manager – U.S. Central 

Location: Remote (U.S. Central Region) 

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven, Channel Account Manager to drive growth and success of Salt’s API Security Solutions via our strategic partner ecosystem in the U.S. Central Region. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Cybersecurity and experience in Channel development, business development and enablement, with a strong ability to develop pipeline and execute partner strategies that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Channel Development & Activation: Strengthen and enable existing partnerships with key resellers across the Central Region.  Build and develop enduring relationships and pipeline with Cybersecurity Channel partners to drive mutual business growth.  Demonstrated track record of partnerships with the likes of GuidePoint Security, Optiv, WWT, Defy, Trace3, Myriad360, Consortium, SHI, and CDW. 
• Alliance Partner Engagement:  Work closely with field sales and the Alliances Manager to engage Salt’s alliance partners in opportunities.  Alliance partners include CrowdStrike, AWS & Kong. 
• Business Growth & Sales Enablement: Regular travel and engagement with partners to drive ecosystem growth with Partners. Deliver on events and go-to-market strategies, joint business plans, and technical enablement. Measured on net new growth with channel and alliance partners generated opportunities and revenue.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure seamless partner integration, enablement and success.
• Market Insights & Competitive Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities to refine partner strategies.
• Contract Negotiations & Compliance: Support partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Training & Enablement: Deliver ongoing partner training and enablement programs to ensure partners are equipped with the right resources and knowledge.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Channel Sales experience with a cybersecurity vendor.
• Existing relationships and experience with security VARs in the Central region.
• AWS co-sell experience and Crowdstrike knowledge valued 
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Track record of being a self-starter working remotely and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in cybersecurity, technology, SaaS, or cloud-based solutions.
• Proficiency in SFDC, G-Suite, Office and partner management platforms.
• Location: Remote (U.S. Central Region, Chicago, St. Louis or Michigan aplus) Willingness to travel 30-50% within the U.S. Central Region.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or a related field a plus.

Why Join Us?

• API Security is being fueled by AI and Salt is a pioneer in a unique position to capitalize
• Our customers and Partners are household names
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for career growth.

If you are passionate about Partnerships, Cybersecurity and driving business growth through strategic partnerships, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our team!

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role.