Channel Solutions Engineer
Who We Are
Verkada is seeking a seasoned Channel Solutions Engineer with expert experience in Physical Security, IoT Systems, Networking, Video Surveillance, and Access Control. This individual will enable and train Verkada’s channel partners on the value of our unique hybrid cloud approach to physical security. The Channel SE is a trusted technical advisor for Verkada partners and plays a critical role in driving technical enablement, joint solution architectures, partner services development, Verkada platform adoption, and integrations. This role combines deep technical expertise, sales acumen, strategic relationship building, and technical business development to empower partners to succeed with Verkada solutions and expand market reach.
Responsibilities
- Be the subject matter authority on the full Verkada suite of products and offerings and articulate the value-added benefits to Verkada’s reseller partners.
- Drive increased revenue growth from Verkada’s top strategic partners through technical enablement, deepening relationships with technical stakeholders and ensuring Verkada stays top of mind for partner pre-sales engineers to ultimately enable more effective partner upsell and cross sell, gaining wallet share and mindshare.
- Own and the develop the relationships with the technical pre-sale teams of Verkada’s top partners
- Partner closely with Verkada Channel Sales Managers to ensure partner engineers and architects are Verkada advocates
- Deep understanding of the industry, specifically with regards to value-added services and service attachment in the Partner ecosystem (IT Resellers, Physical Security Integrators, and Installers)
- Develop business strategies around use cases, verticals, and applications targeted at Verkada’s top partners. Help partners and alliances build Verkada’s technology offerings into their go to market motions.
- Stay up to date on the PhySec and IoT industry by attending and presenting at strategic industry and partner conferences and providing thought leadership within the market
- Up to 60% travel required.
Requirements
- Entrepreneurial, energetic, and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn.
- 6+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Solution Architect, preferably in a channel facing capacity
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Networking, and IT Security from an accredited university.
- Strong background in IT Infrastructure and network security fundamentals
- Strong understanding of channel sales and exposure to the partner ecosystem
- Proven track record of success in an Enterprise SE or Channel SE role
- Superb ability to break down complex technical topics and align technical capabilities to business goals
- Experience designing and launching programs both internally and in coordination with partner organizations
- Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic with excellent follow-up and follow-through
- Strong communication, presentation, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Industry certifications are a plus: AWS, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+, Microsoft Azure, CISSP, and CSP.
US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Fertility Stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits
Annual Pay Range
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)
Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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