Pivotal Talent Search
Channel and Alliances Manager (#2054)
Pivotal Talent Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Job Description
Job Description
Channel and Alliances Manager Location:
Hybrid - Chicago, Peoria, Springfield and/or Bloomington, Illinois Comp:
$80K - $100K base + uncapped commission Own the Channel. Drive the Growth. Win the Market. We're not looking for someone to maintain the status quo. We want a bold, strategic Channel and Alliances Manager who's ready to dominate in the telecommunications space and build powerhouse partnerships that accelerate revenue. If you thrive under pressure, live for competition, and love turning obstacles into opportunities, this is your arena. What You'll Do Command the Channel – Recruit, Build, lead, and scale a high-performance portfolio of channel partners and resellers.
Set the Pace – Create and execute aggressive growth strategies, lead partner recruitment, and deliver consistent performance.
Drive Revenue – Identify new market opportunities, negotiate high-stakes deals, and hold partners accountable to performance goals.
Own the Metrics – Track KPIs, forecast pipelines, and ensure sales targets aren't just met—they're crushed.
Collaborate to Win – Partner with marketing, product, and executive teams to roll out new initiatives and support channel success.
Outsmart the Competition – Stay ahead of market trends, adjust quickly, and lead partners to outperform in competitive environments.
What We're Looking For 5+ years of channel sales or channel management experience in any: Cloud based networking, SaaS, IaaS, UCaaS, MSPs, and WAN networking in the telecommunications space.
Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and scaling channel programs.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills—you know how to close and how to influence.
High energy, high ownership, and a no-excuses mindset.
Data-driven with the ability to quickly pivot based on performance metrics.
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and partner portal management.
What You Get Autonomy & Authority – Lead the strategy and execution of your own channel portfolio.
Uncapped Earnings – Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions and high-performance incentives.
Visibility – Direct exposure to executive leadership and a seat at the table.
Momentum – Join a high-growth company that values speed, agility, and innovation.
Advancement – Deliver results and move up fast—performance speaks louder than tenure here.
You'll Fit Right In If You... Hate lethargic leadership and politics but love results.
Are constantly looking for a challenge—and the win.
Make decisions quickly and own them.
Thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
Push your partners—and yourself—to outperform.
Benefits: 401k matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Business expense reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Job Description
Channel and Alliances Manager Location:
Hybrid - Chicago, Peoria, Springfield and/or Bloomington, Illinois Comp:
$80K - $100K base + uncapped commission Own the Channel. Drive the Growth. Win the Market. We're not looking for someone to maintain the status quo. We want a bold, strategic Channel and Alliances Manager who's ready to dominate in the telecommunications space and build powerhouse partnerships that accelerate revenue. If you thrive under pressure, live for competition, and love turning obstacles into opportunities, this is your arena. What You'll Do Command the Channel – Recruit, Build, lead, and scale a high-performance portfolio of channel partners and resellers.
Set the Pace – Create and execute aggressive growth strategies, lead partner recruitment, and deliver consistent performance.
Drive Revenue – Identify new market opportunities, negotiate high-stakes deals, and hold partners accountable to performance goals.
Own the Metrics – Track KPIs, forecast pipelines, and ensure sales targets aren't just met—they're crushed.
Collaborate to Win – Partner with marketing, product, and executive teams to roll out new initiatives and support channel success.
Outsmart the Competition – Stay ahead of market trends, adjust quickly, and lead partners to outperform in competitive environments.
What We're Looking For 5+ years of channel sales or channel management experience in any: Cloud based networking, SaaS, IaaS, UCaaS, MSPs, and WAN networking in the telecommunications space.
Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and scaling channel programs.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills—you know how to close and how to influence.
High energy, high ownership, and a no-excuses mindset.
Data-driven with the ability to quickly pivot based on performance metrics.
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and partner portal management.
What You Get Autonomy & Authority – Lead the strategy and execution of your own channel portfolio.
Uncapped Earnings – Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions and high-performance incentives.
Visibility – Direct exposure to executive leadership and a seat at the table.
Momentum – Join a high-growth company that values speed, agility, and innovation.
Advancement – Deliver results and move up fast—performance speaks louder than tenure here.
You'll Fit Right In If You... Hate lethargic leadership and politics but love results.
Are constantly looking for a challenge—and the win.
Make decisions quickly and own them.
Thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
Push your partners—and yourself—to outperform.
Benefits: 401k matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Business expense reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off