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Channel Sales, working closely with our AI & Engineering OP and S&T OP, and Account Principals/Managing Directors (PMDs), focuses on securing relationships with Vendor Sales teams (and Alliance teams ...

Area Channel Manager

Wixom, MI · On-site

$75 - $95/hr

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Channel Manager - Distributor Development , supporting ... the sales process rather than reacting to it. This individual is comfortable asking direct ...

Area Channel Manager

Wixom, MI

$145K - $146K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Channel Manager - Distributor Development , supporting ... the sales process rather than reacting to it. This individual is comfortable asking direct ...

Area Channel Manager

Wixom, MI · On-site

$145K - $146K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Channel Manager - Distributor Development , supporting ... the sales process rather than reacting to it. This individual is comfortable asking direct ...

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How much do channel sales director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for channel sales director in Michigan is $99,507.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $119,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a channel sales director do?

A Channel Sales Director is responsible for developing and managing a company's indirect sales channels, such as distributors, resellers, and partners. They create strategies to drive revenue growth, establish strong relationships with partners, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Their role includes setting sales targets, providing training, and optimizing channel performance. Effective Channel Sales Directors help expand market reach, increase sales efficiency, and support long-term business success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a channel sales director?

A Channel Sales Director typically requires extensive experience in sales leadership, channel partner management, and strategic business development, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce, channel management software, and certifications such as Certified Channel Sales Professional (CCSP) are highly beneficial. Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills enable success in managing diverse partner networks and motivating teams. These competencies are crucial for driving revenue growth, aligning channel strategies, and fostering productive partner relationships.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for a channel sales director?

Channel Sales Directors can advance to senior executive roles such as Vice President of Channel Sales, Chief Revenue Officer, or General Manager, particularly within companies with robust partner ecosystems. Success in this role can also open opportunities in global channel management, strategic alliance leadership, or broader sales operations roles. Progression is often tied to performance metrics like channel revenue growth, partner satisfaction, and the ability to build and scale effective partner programs. Many organizations support ongoing professional development and leadership training to help Channel Sales Directors move forward in their careers.

What are the most commonly searched types of Channel Sales jobs in Michigan?

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Infographic showing various Channel Sales Director job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,507 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Channel Sales Manager, Palantir - C_MAT

Deloitte

Detroit, MI • On-site

$150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 154 rated financial services


Job description

Deloitte is currently seeking candidates for our Channel Sales national role focused on our Palantir alliance in the commercial business. The Palantir Channel Sales Manager will have strong project management skills, attention to detail, outstanding oral, written and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment across a matrixed organization.

The Team

The Channel Sales Managers are members of Deloitte's Growth Platforms focused on our AI, Data, and Engineering consulting portfolios. Channel Sales, working closely with our AI & Engineering OP and S&T OP, and Account Principals/Managing Directors (PMDs), focuses on securing relationships with Vendor Sales teams (and Alliance teams) to uncover opportunities, develop territory sales strategies, and act as an advisor to pursuit teams throughout the sales process.

Recruiting for this role ends on 9/30/26.

Work You'll Do:

The Channel Sales Manager will act as the primary point of contact for the Palantir software vendor sales and Alliance teams in the United States. The Channel Sales Manager will focus on the vendor relationship with Account Executives, Regional Directors, and Vice Presidents. The Channel Sales Manager will co-facilitate meetings, quarterly business reviews, maintain the Palantir service line pipeline for the region, drive go-to-market campaigns, plan for and coordinate key client events.

As the Channel Sales Manager, you will:

  • Developing fluency of Palantir's products and services. Creating awareness and evangelizing Deloitte's Palantir capabilities with Palantir software vendor sales teams and internal Deloitte go-to-market teams
  • Utilizing these relationships to uncover new implementation sales opportunities
  • Partnering with the AI & Data Industry Sales Executives to develop sales opportunities for the overall Palantir ecosystem across the Firm
  • Assisting with business development activities by connecting the appropriate Deloitte Sales Executives and PMDs with the appropriate vendor sales team for specific clients
  • Leading Palantir opportunity management process, including creating and updating relationship management system entries, reporting and maintenance, including, tracking and reporting on co-sell pipeline and influence revenue.
  • Leading the alliance planning session preparation, including agenda development, research, materials gathering and consolidation, coordination among alliance leadership, logistics, as well as notes capture and report outs
  • Proposing ideas for alliance team to connect with clients, including customization of Deloitte eminence materials and distribution of relevant thought-leadership to key stakeholders
  • Identify brand differentiators at the client and create client-specific marketing materials
  • Supporting the alliance team in collecting and centrally storing relevant client materials (qualifications, proposals, etc.)
  • Establishing internal firm contacts with other Channel Sales to support sales cycles
  • Providing recommendations to Palantir and AI Data Engineering leadership related to alliance management

 The successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

Qualifications

Required:

  • 5+ years' experience in Technology with an emphasis on significant business development and client relationship experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite - strong Teams, PowerPoint and Excel skills critical
  • Ability to travel up to 15%, on average, based on the work you do and clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's or Advanced Degree a plus
  • Understanding of AI technology ecosystems with a specific understanding of Palantir preferred

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $124,700 - $229,500.

You may also be eligible to participate in a sales incentive program, whereby you may be eligible to receive certain incentive compensation amounts based on achievement of certain sales goals set forth each year, subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable program document.

Qualifications:

Deloitte is currently seeking candidates for our Channel Sales national role focused on our Palantir alliance in the commercial business. The Palantir Channel Sales Manager will have strong project management skills, attention to detail, outstanding oral, written and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment across a matrixed organization.

The Team

The Channel Sales Managers are members of Deloitte's Growth Platforms focused on our AI, Data, and Engineering consulting portfolios. Channel Sales, working closely with our AI & Engineering OP and S&T OP, and Account Principals/Managing Directors (PMDs), focuses on securing relationships with Vendor Sales teams (and Alliance teams) to uncover opportunities, develop territory sales strategies, and act as an advisor to pursuit teams throughout the sales process.

Recruiting for this role ends on 9/30/26.

Work You'll Do:

The Channel Sales Manager will act as the primary point of contact for the Palantir software vendor sales and Alliance teams in the United States. The Channel Sales Manager will focus on the vendor relationship with Account Executives, Regional Directors, and Vice Presidents. The Channel Sales Manager will co-facilitate meetings, quarterly business reviews, maintain the Palantir service line pipeline for the region, drive go-to-market campaigns, plan for and coordinate key client events.

As the Channel Sales Manager, you will:

  • Developing fluency of Palantir's products and services. Creating awareness and evangelizing Deloitte's Palantir capabilities with Palantir software vendor sales teams and internal Deloitte go-to-market teams
  • Utilizing these relationships to uncover new implementation sales opportunities
  • Partnering with the AI & Data Industry Sales Executives to develop sales opportunities for the overall Palantir ecosystem across the Firm
  • Assisting with business development activities by connecting the appropriate Deloitte Sales Executives and PMDs with the appropriate vendor sales team for specific clients
  • Leading Palantir opportunity management process, including creating and updating relationship management system entries, reporting and maintenance, including, tracking and reporting on co-sell pipeline and influence revenue.
  • Leading the alliance planning session preparation, including agenda development, research, materials gathering and consolidation, coordination among alliance leadership, logistics, as well as notes capture and report outs
  • Proposing ideas for alliance team to connect with clients, including customization of Deloitte eminence materials and distribution of relevant thought-leadership to key stakeholders
  • Identify brand differentiators at the client and create client-specific marketing materials
  • Supporting the alliance team in collecting and centrally storing relevant client materials (qualifications, proposals, etc.)
  • Establishing internal firm contacts with other Channel Sales to support sales cycles
  • Providing recommendations to Palantir and AI Data Engineering leadership related to alliance management

 The successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

Qualifications

Required:

  • 5+ years' experience in Technology with an emphasis on significant business development and client relationship experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite - strong Teams, PowerPoint and Excel skills critical
  • Ability to travel up to 15%, on average, based on the work you do and clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's or Advanced Degree a plus
  • Understanding of AI technology ecosystems with a specific understanding of Palantir preferred

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $124,700 - $229,500.

You may also be eligible to participate in a sales incentive program, whereby you may be eligible to receive certain incentive compensation amounts based on achievement of certain sales goals set forth each year, subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable program document.

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