Senior Channel Account Manager (Technology Alliances)

Who We Are

Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013 when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.

Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants the Cobalt Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.

Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals communities and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team and be your true self to do your best work.

Description

The Senior Channel Account Manager North America will own and expand Cobalt’s relationships with key technology partners including large solution integrators OEMs and technology platform alliances. This role requires 3–5 years of channel experience and is ideal for a high-impact hands-on partner manager who can drive joint revenue deepen solution alignment and strengthen our presence across the North American tech ecosystem.

Focus Partners: Unisys Dell CDW SHI and other technology & solution alliance partners

What You'll Do

• Execute a partner account strategy that accelerates joint pipeline development and revenue with technology alliance partners such as Unisys Dell and other strategic platform providers.

• Drive regional go-to-market alignment with technology partners to increase solution integration referral activity and reseller momentum.

• Assess refine and scale partner engagement processes including enablement reporting and pipeline governance.

• Own day-to-day partner relationship management: QBRs business plans lead-sharing forecast reviews and cross-functional coordination.

• Develop and maintain a Technology Partner Playbook tailored to alliance needs and co-selling motions.

• Collaborate with partners to create and execute joint business plans supporting shared revenue product integration opportunities and market expansion.

• Drive quarterly business outcomes including new partner-sourced opportunities closed-won revenue and ecosystem influence.

• Partner closely with Product and Marketing to ensure partners are fully enabled on Cobalt’s offerings integration points and use cases.

• Travel to partner meetings joint events and industry conferences as needed.

You Must Have

• 3–5 years of channel or technology partner management experience in a B2B SaaS or cybersecurity environment.

• Experience managing or supporting alliance relationships with technology vendors OEMs or large solution integrators.

• Understanding of B2B SaaS GTM motions and familiarity with selling into IT personas (CISO CTO IT leadership).

• Strong relationship-building skills with both technical and commercial audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a partner pipeline forecast accurately and meet revenue targets.

• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment and operate with a high degree of ownership.

• Experience negotiating partner agreements and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes.

• Willingness to travel within North America.

Why You Should Join Us

• Grow in a passionate rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry

• Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities

• Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan

• Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU)

• Benefit from medical dental vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)

• Leverage stipends for:

  • Wellness

  • Work-from-home equipment & wifi

  • Learning & development

• Make the most of our flexible generous paid time off and paid parental leave

Pay Range Disclosure (For US openings only)

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $100000-$125000 base per year + commission + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills and certifications.  The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities.

Cobalt (the 'Company') is an equal opportunity employer and we want the best available persons for every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment employment promotion salary increases benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race color sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression genetic information pregnancy religious creed national origin ancestry age physical/mental disability medical condition marital/domestic partner status military and veteran status height weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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