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Inside Channel Account Manager III

ESET


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 90 - 100
Posted: 21 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The Inside Channel Account Manager III independently drives business growth through ESETs channel partners and distributors by developing user accounts and identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities. Builds and manages a qualified partner pipeline within an assigned territory collaborating closely with Channel Account Managers Strategic Inside Channel Account Managers and Sales Engineers.

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing end-user customer accounts through ESETs channel partner ecosystem driving customer retention expansion and upsell opportunities with a focus on MDR and the broader ESET security portfolio.

  • Develop trusted relationships with customer decision-makers to understand business priorities identify growth opportunities and position ESET solutions that address evolving security needs.

  • Own the customer lifecycle by creating account growth plans maintaining a healthy sales pipeline and delivering accurate revenue forecasts.

  • Collaborate with channel partners and distributors to develop joint account strategies execute sales opportunities and deliver a seamless customer experience.

  • Conduct regular business reviews with customers and partners to identify expansion opportunities strengthen relationships and drive long-term account growth.

  • Identify qualify and advance sales opportunities while coordinating internal resources including Sales Engineering Marketing Customer Success and Distribution to support successful outcomes.

  • Enable partners with the knowledge tools and resources needed to effectively support shared customer accounts and position ESET solutions.

  • Maintain a strong understanding of ESETs product portfolio cybersecurity trends and competitive landscape to effectively articulate value and overcome competitive challenges.

  • Maintain accurate customer partner opportunity and forecasting data within the CRM system.

  • Support partners with deal registration quoting and order management to facilitate successful sales execution.

  • Achieve monthly quarterly and annual revenue retention and KPI targets.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


REQUIREMENTS
Education:

  • Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Sales Information Technology or a related field preferred.

  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant sales experience will be considered.
  • WORK EXPERIENCE
  • 6 years of experience in account management channel sales or business development within the cybersecurity software or technology industry.
  • Proven success managing and growing existing customer accounts while working through channel partners distributors and resellers.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted customer relationships identify expansion opportunities and consistently exceed revenue targets.
  • Experience developing account plans managing complex sales cycles and accurately forecasting revenue.
  • KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Solid understanding of sales process account management and channel sales models
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity software SaaS or IT solutions preferred.
  • Strong relationship-building communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to identify cross-sell and upsellacross customer accounts and develop partner growth strategies.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and pipeline management best practices.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and manage competing deadlines.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data identify trends and drive business outcomes.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
  • Strong understanding of indirect sales models and the ability to influence and collaborate with partners to achieve customer success.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales Sales Engineering Marketing Customer Success and Distribution teams.

OTE for this role is $90K-$100K

Experience:
Years of work experience: 6

Benefits

Health & well-being
  • Cigna Medical Plan
  • Cigna Dental Plan
  • EyeMed Vision Plan
  • Reliance Standard Life Insurance
  • Reliance Standard Long Term Disability Plan
  • HealthJoy Employee Assistance Program
  • Cigna Supplemental Insurance
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Bi-Weekly Mediation Series
  • On-site Gym and shower facilities

Family
  • Volunteer Day off
  • Paid Time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Birthing Parent Match
  • Pet Insurance

Office
  • Recreational Zone
  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Parking Benefit

Other
  • Benefit Hub - Discounts on travel cars electronics etc
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • ESETs Charitable Contributions Program
  • Referral Program

Primary location

San Diego

Additional locations

Time type

Full time

Required Experience:

IC


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ESET started in 1987 as a project of two young programming enthusiasts who wrote a program for the detection of one of the world’s first computer viruses. Back then they did not know their program would become one of the most successful antivirus programs in the world – NOD.Since then ... View more

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