Verkada is seeking a 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 our unique approach to physical security. Responsibilities include working with partners throughout the sales process, overcoming technical objections, and assisting in designing deployments with Verkada Products. The ideal candidate will be able to learn quickly while providing world-class service to our channel team and partners.ResponsibilitiesBe 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 engineersOwn and the develop the relationships with the technical pre sale teams of Verkada's top partnersEducate partner executives & installers on Verkada products, programs, promotions, pricing and sales campaignsPartner closely with Verkada Channel Sales Managers to ensure parter engineers and architects are Verkada advocatesDevelop business strategies around use cases, verticals, and applications targeted at Verkada's top partnersStay up to date on the security and IoT industry by attending and presenting at strategic conferences and providing thought leadership within the marketEstablish regular cadence with Verkada's partner pre sales teams to keep them abreast of the latest and greatest at VerkadaInform growth of Verkada's technical programs and partner strategies40-50% Travel requireRequirementsEntrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn.5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, preferably in a channel facing capacityBachelor'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 fundamentalsStrong understanding of channel sales and exposure to the partner sale ecosystemProven track record of success in an SE or Channel SE roleSuperb ability to break down complex technical topics and align technical capabilities to business goalsExperience designing and launching programs both internally and in coordination with partner organizationsHighly motivated, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic with excellent follow-up and follow-throughIndustry certifications are a plus: AWS, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+, Microsoft Azure, CISSP, and CSP.US Employee BenefitsVerkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. 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 most plans and 80% for family premiumsNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeProfessional development stipendWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches and dinners provided daily
