Channel Sales Manager

at  Bitwarden

Bitwarden empowers enterprises, developers, and individuals to securely store and share sensitive data. With a transparent, open-source approach to password management, secrets management, and passwordless and passkey innovations, Bitwarden makes it easy for users to extend robust security practices across all online activities. Founded in 2016 with headquarters in Santa Barbara, California, Bitwarden is supported by a passionate global community of security experts and enthusiasts.
Bitwarden is seeking a dynamic and motivated Channel Manager to join our team. This role will focus primarily on fostering partnerships in targeted regions while also supporting direct-led regions through strategic collaboration and training initiatives with partners.
In your role, you will be responsible for achieving an assigned quota number while also managing lead flow, closing deals, recruiting partners and developing geographical go-to-market plans. Until Bitwarden sets up an EU headquarters and legal entity, this position will be filled with a full-time contractor.

• Responsible for targeted regions where Bitwarden has taken a channel-first strategy
• Identify and cultivate sales leads within targeted regions, feeding these opportunities to resellers as needed
• Establish and nurture relationships with key resellers, enabling them to operate autonomously while ensuring alignment with Bitwarden’s strategic goals
• Design and deliver training sessions for partners to enhance their understanding of Bitwarden products and services
• Collaborate with marketing teams to execute joint marketing efforts that drive brand awareness and sales through channel partners
• Conduct sales calls with partners and potential customers to support the sales process and provide product expertise
• Establish and nurture relationships with key resellers, enabling them to operate autonomously while ensuring alignment with Bitwarden’s strategic goals