Channel Ops Manager

Overview

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Channel Sales Operations Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Channel Sales Operations Manager to partner closely with our Channel Leader as a trusted advisor. This role will be instrumental in shaping the operational backbone of our channel business, driving efficiency, alignment, and growth across all partner motions.

Responsibilities

  • Trusted Advisor to Channel Leadership - Act as a strategic thought partner to the Channel Leader, providing insights, operational guidance, and recommendations to improve channel productivity and sales execution.
  • Operational Infrastructure - Define, build, and manage scalable operational frameworks to support key partner motions, including Co-Sell, Reseller/VAR, and Distribution.
  • Program Development & Governance - Design and implement partner programs and policies (incentives, tiering, specializations, rules of engagement) that support growth while proactively addressing channel conflict.
  • Partner Lifecycle Management - Streamline and optimize processes across the entire partner journey—from recruitment and onboarding to enablement, performance measurement, and growth acceleration.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Revenue Operations to ensure channel strategies and processes align with broader go-to-market priorities and deliver measurable pipeline impact.
  • Global & Regional Alignment - Collaborate with global and regional leaders to balance program consistency with local market requirements and opportunities.
  • Systems & Tools Ownership - Drive adoption and evolution of the Partner Relationship Management (PRM) system, maximizing self-service capabilities and ensuring integration with sales systems and processes.
  • Data & Insights - Develop and manage reporting on channel performance, delivering data-driven insights, sales analytics, and actionable recommendations to leadership for ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
  • 7+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Channel Operations, or related roles within a high-growth technology or SaaS environment.
  • Strong understanding of sales operations disciplines including forecasting, pipeline management, territory/quota design, and performance reporting.
  • Hands-on experience with PRM, CRM (Salesforce preferred), and other sales tech stack tools; ability to design scalable processes and drive adoption.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Collaborative mindset, with driving alignment across global and regional teams.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a critical role in driving sales efficiency and success!

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Annual Salary Guidelines: $155,000 - $185,000 [OTE]

Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

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