Location: Boston OR DMV area As our first Channel Businesss Manager for Chicago, you will build Aikido's channel motion from the ground up across VARs, resellers, and MSPs. This is a channel builder role focused on creating net-new pipeline through our existing network and activating partner sellers to generate revenue. You will collaborate closely with our US sales team and leadership, acting as the point person for partner-sourced growth in the region. This role is for a hunter mindset, someone who thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities, and building momentum where little exists.
Responsibilities
- Build and own a net-new partner pipeline across VARs, resellers, and MSPs
- Leverage your existing partner relationships to create early opportunities and accelerate market entry
- Pitch Aikido to partner account managers and enable them to actively position and sell the product
- Run joint GTM motions that generate real pipeline and revenue
- Close partner-sourced deals while supporting partner-influenced opportunities
- Track pipeline creation, partner engagement, and revenue KPIs through CRM/PRM
- Identify and recruit new partners in collaboration with the global partnerships team
- Help shape the early US channel playbook and repeatable motions
Your mission: build a strong partner-driven revenue engine starting from zero and scaling with urgency.
- Federal government channel experience
- Cybersecurity or DevOps background
- 4+ years building partner-driven pipeline in channel, partner, or B2B SaaS sales
- Existing network of VARs, resellers, integrators, and other partners that sell into federal accounts
- Demonstrated ability to open doors, activate partner sellers, and drive momentum in a government buying environment
- Strong ownership mindset with a bias toward action and persistence
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity, building new processes, and helping to define the motion as Aikido Strategics & Defense grows
What you can expect
- Short decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.
- Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.
- Top-tier tech pay and equity.
- High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.
- Flexibility in working hours.
- A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.
We hire for talent, drive, and potential. Everything else is noise.
