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As a Channel Partner Manager, you will be the primary relationship owner for a defined book of TMC partners. You will drive revenue by activating dormant relationships, enabling partner sales teams ...

Channel Partner Manager, Juno

Denver, CO · Remote

$194K - $297K/yr

As a Channel Partner Manager, you will be the primary relationship owner for a defined book of TMC partners. You will drive revenue by activating dormant relationships, enabling partner sales teams ...

AI Channel Partner Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$134K - $307K/yr

Everpure is fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry for the AI era and we're looking for a high-impact AI Channel Partner Manager (AICPM) to help lead that transformation. This is an ...

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Minimum 5 years of work experience with a minimum 3 years of experience in Partner Sales, Business Development, Partnership Management, or Channel Partnerships * Strong discovery skills, with a knack ...

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How much do channel partner manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for channel partner manager in the United States is $142,448.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $152,000.00 and $153,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Channel Partner Manager?

A Channel Partner Manager is a professional responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with a company’s channel partners, such as resellers, distributors, or agencies. Their main goal is to drive business growth through these partners by supporting them with tools, training, and resources. Channel Partner Managers collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure partners are aligned with company objectives and able to effectively sell products or services. They often analyze partner performance, address challenges, and identify new partnership opportunities to expand market reach.

What is the difference between Channel Partner Manager vs Sales Account Manager?

AspectChannel Partner ManagerSales Account Manager
Primary FocusManaging relationships with channel partners and developing partner networksManaging direct client accounts and closing sales
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with partners, often in a B2B settingWorks directly with individual clients or companies
Required SkillsPartnership development, channel sales, negotiationCustomer relationship management, sales strategies, negotiation
Industry UsageCommon in tech, manufacturing, and wholesale sectorsCommon across various industries including tech, retail, and services

The main difference is that a Channel Partner Manager focuses on building and maintaining relationships with external partners to expand sales channels, while a Sales Account Manager handles direct sales and client relationships. Both roles require strong communication and negotiation skills but serve different parts of the sales process.

What are some common challenges Channel Partner Managers face when building and maintaining effective partner relationships?

Channel Partner Managers often encounter challenges such as aligning partner and company goals, ensuring consistent communication, and managing varying levels of partner engagement. Balancing the needs and expectations of multiple partners can be complex, especially when resources are limited or priorities shift quickly. Successful Channel Partner Managers proactively address these challenges by establishing clear processes, providing ongoing training, and fostering trust through regular check-ins and collaborative planning sessions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Channel Partner Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Channel Partner Manager, you need a strong background in sales, business development, and relationship management, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce, partner management platforms, and sometimes certifications in sales or channel management are typical requirements. Exceptional interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and strategic thinking set top performers apart in this role. These skills are vital for building productive partnerships, driving revenue growth, and aligning partner activities with organizational goals.
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Infographic showing various Channel Partner Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 51% In-person, and 49% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,448 per year, or $68.5 per hour.
Associate Channel Partner Manager

Associate Channel Partner Manager

Justworks

New York, NY

Other

Posted 22 days ago


Justworks rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 204 rated it services


Job description

Department
Partnerships

Justworks is building a modern, high impact Partnerships organization focused on driving real business growth through scaled partner programs and activation. We're looking for an Associate Channel Partner Manager to support the engagement, growth, and activation of a large portfolio of partners, consistently contributing to partner sourced pipeline and revenue.

This role is ideal for someone who understands operational excellence in a partner ecosystem, is adept at executing scaled enablement programs, and knows how to drive adoption and early success for a high volume of partners with ongoing engagement efforts. This Associate role is about building a scalable engine by activating and nurturing a broad base of best-in-class partner relationships.

Who You Are

You're a highly organized executor with a focus on process and execution. You're a quick learner with a knack for translating high-level strategy into scaled, repeatable partner activities. You're eager to learn the channel ecosystem and know how to support the engagement and growth of a large portfolio of relationships. You're comfortable tracking performance metrics, collaborating cross-functionally, and prioritizing tasks in a high-growth, volume-driven environment. You thrive when you're managing multiple projects, balancing day-to-day service with scalable activation, and driving measurable results across a wide partner base.

Your Success Profile
What You Will Work On
  • Support the growth and engagement of a large portfolio of referral partners, which may include accountants, benefits brokers, HR consultants, VC/PE firms, associations, and other verticals.
  • Execute scaled partner engagement and activation programs to accelerate time-to-first-deal for new partners.
  • Enable partners to successfully position and sell Justworks by supporting scaled training, resources, and ongoing communications.
  • Contribute to the team's quarterly quota tied to partner sourced pipeline and closed revenue through the consistent execution of activation programs.
  • Support emerging partners with their growth within the Justworks Partnership Program.
  • Work closely with Sales to provide scalable support for partner sourced opportunities from lead submission through close.
  • Utilize Salesforce and partner-related tools to meticulously track partner activity, manage a high volume pipeline, and prioritize effort across the scaled partner base.
  • Coordinate with Marketing, Partner Experience, and Partner Operations on the execution of partner-facing programs such as enablement, webinars, and co-branded initiatives.
  • Capture high-level partner feedback and insights from scaled programs to inform broader program and product improvements.
How You Will Do Your Work

As an Associate Channel Partner Manager, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and that of our organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following:

  • Action Oriented - You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Good Judgment - Use critical thinking to analyze situations thoroughly, foresee potential issues, and develop proactive, scalable solutions to mitigate risks.
  • Process Focus - You identify and implement scalable processes and systems to efficiently manage a high volume of partners.
  • Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals, particularly through operational excellence.
  • Manages Complexity - making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems, especially across a large partner base.
  • Results-Driven - Remain committed to achieving goals consistently, even under challenging circumstances, with a clear focus on delivering results.

In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for:

  • Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You're an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.
  • Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You're curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others.
  • Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You're committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude.
  • Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do. You're honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example.
  • Simplicity - Be like Einstein: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler."
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in B2B SaaS operations, sales development, partner operations, or scaled ops environments
  • Experience with scaled operations and enablement programs preferred
  • Proven ability to execute processes and programs that contribute to pipeline generation
  • Comfort operating in a multi-party ecosystem where partner, customer, and internal incentives must be aligned
  • Strong cross-functional collaborator, especially with Sales and Marketing
  • Experience with Salesforce and partner-related tools (PRMs, ecosystem platforms, or similar a plus)
  • High ownership mindset and ability to drive results through excellent execution
  • Self-starter who thrives in fast moving, evolving environments

This position is paid a base wage plus incentive compensation. The base wage range for this position is targeted at $91,000 - $110,000 in our New York City office, and competitive On-Target Earnings, inclusive of incentive compensation, of $49,000 - $59,000. Final offers may vary from those listed based on the specific scaled focus of the role. *Incentive compensation is not guaranteed, and earning is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive compensation plan.

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