Founding Channel Account Executive – Technology Services Distributor (TSD) Ecosystem - Remote (USA)

<p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About us: </strong>At Echelon Risk + Cyber, we believe security and privacy are basic human rights. We are a high-growth cybersecurity consulting firm helping organizations solve complex risk, compliance, and security challenges through world-class advisory, offensive security, defensive security, managed services, and virtual CISO solutions.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are seeking a high-performing, relationship-driven <strong>Founding Channel Account Executive</strong> to accelerate revenue growth through our Technology Services Distributor (TSD) ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This is not a passive account management role. We are looking for a builder, connector, and revenue producer; someone who understands how to create momentum inside the TSD model, activate Technology Advisors, uncover opportunities, and turn relationships into measurable growth.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you thrive in fast-moving environments, know how to win through partners, and can translate cybersecurity solutions into business outcomes, we want to meet you.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Channel Account Executive will own growth within our TSD ecosystem by building strategic relationships with partner management teams, earning introductions to Technology Advisors, enabling those advisors to sell Echelon's services, and collaborating deeply to win opportunities within shared client accounts.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This role requires a strong hunter mentality combined with elite relationship skills. Success will come from consistently generating pipeline, advancing opportunities, and becoming a trusted cybersecurity resource across the channel.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Do:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Revenue Growth & Pipeline Development:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive net-new revenue through existing and emerging TSD partnerships</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build qualified pipeline through advisor referrals, partner introductions, client mapping, and direct engagement</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Own opportunities from qualification through close</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Consistently achieve or exceed revenue and pipeline targets</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Create strategic territory plans based on advisor relationships and target industries</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>TSD & Partner Relationship Management:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop executive-level relationships with channel leaders, regional managers, and partner management teams across TSDs</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Become a visible and trusted presence within the various TSD and similar ecosystems of which Echelon is involved, as well as future alliances</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify top-performing advisors and prioritize strategic engagement, building long-term relationships and models for engagement</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain regular cadence with TSD stakeholders to drive introductions and opportunity flow (e.g. net new pipeline)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technology Advisor Enablement:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Educate Technology Advisors on Echelon's cybersecurity services and ideal customer profiles</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct webinars, trainings, lunch-and-learns, QBRs, and field enablement sessions</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Help advisors identify cyber opportunities within their client base</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Position Echelon as the "easy button" cybersecurity partner for their clients</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Strategic Collaboration & Client Mapping:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform account mapping with advisors to identify target accounts, whitespace opportunities, and expansion potential</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Analyze advisor books of business by vertical, client size, and risk profile</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build joint pursuit strategies for priority accounts</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with internal solution architects, delivery leaders, and executives to win complex opportunities</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Sales Execution & Forecasting:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain clean CRM hygiene, pipeline visibility, and accurate forecasting</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide weekly updates on partner activity, opportunities, and growth initiatives</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Track ROI from partner events, campaigns, and enablement efforts</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Represent Echelon at channel events, conferences, and regional meetings</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Become embedded in current TSD ecosystems and establish traction</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build a repeatable referral engine with high-performing advisors</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Deliver consistent monthly pipeline creation through partner channels</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Close meaningful new business across consulting, recurring services, and managed offerings</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Establish Echelon as a go-to cybersecurity services brand within the TSD community</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Required Experience & Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5+ years of success in channel sales, partner sales, business development, or account executive roles within cybersecurity, IT services, telecom, cloud, or consulting</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proven experience working inside Technology Services Distributor ecosystems (Working closely with firms such as Telarus, AVANT, Sandler Partners, Intelisys, AppDirect, or similar)</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated success generating revenue through indirect/channel partnerships</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience building relationships with independent advisors, brokers, agents, or partner communities</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to uncover business problems and align solutions</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to explain cybersecurity concepts in business language to executives and advisors</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong executive presence, communication skills, and credibility</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Highly self-motivated, organized, and proactive with a hunter mindset</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Comfortable working remotely and traveling for partner meetings and events</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000080;">Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship</span></strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Existing relationships within the TSD or advisor channel community</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience selling cybersecurity consulting, managed security services, compliance, or recurring services</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, or CMMC</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000080;">Proficiency with CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce as well as Artificial Intelligence systems like Claude and Claude Co-Work</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Compensation Structure:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Competitive base salary + uncapped commission + potential for accelerators tied to channel-generated revenue and strategic growth milestones.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Why Echelon?<br><br></em></strong>At Echelon, you won't inherit a stagnant territory, you'll help build something meaningful. You'll have the freedom to create, the support to win, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a fast-growing cybersecurity firm.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We believe in integrity, innovation, and people with personality. We want talented professionals who bring energy, authenticity, and ambition to everything they do.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team with unquestioned integrity. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. One of our core values in "People with Personality" and we want to allow you the space to bring your full self to work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;"><strong><em><span style="background: white;">We currently offer the following benefits: </span></em></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance through Cigna, with the majority of the employee cost covered by the employer. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">Employer funding to HSA accounts and FSA access.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">Access to a 401(k) through Vanguard with a guaranteed employer contribution </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">Flexible vacation policy that allows you to manage your schedule and rest and recharge when you need to </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">11 holidays with flexibility based on what is important for you and those you love. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">Family-friendly benefits, extended parental leave for when you need to spend critical time with new family members, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, and access to additional life insurance, hospital coverage, accidental coverage, discounted mental health support, and more </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">Support on individual development through certifications, continued learning, conferences, and more</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000080;">We value a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Echelon Risk + Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p>

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