Wave

Director, Federal VAR Channel Sales

Wave$127K — $225K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • 8+ years experience with VARs and integrators in driving demand and sales
  • 5+ years of leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of the federal VAR market
  • Proven ability to analyze data and develop reports

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic plans for revenue growth
  • Lead and mentor a national team of Federal VAR channel managers
  • Achieve federal VAR revenue targets and objectives
  • Build channel awareness for Spectrum's enterprise solutions
  • Facilitate sales enablement and training for partners
  • Collaborate with internal teams for sales tools and processes
  • Manage financial accountability for revenue and expense budgets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package
  • Support for employee well-being at all life stages
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Potential for performance bonuses
  • Flexible working conditions with frequent travel opportunities
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Ready to redefine how federal agencies access technology solutions? As a Director, Federal VAR Sales at Spectrum Business, you'll lead a national team driving strategic indirect distribution within the federal market. This role focuses on expanding the Value-Added Reseller channel with system integrators and defense industrial base suppliers, advancing Spectrum's portfolio across the federal sector. Join us to shape the future of federal partnerships and deliver measurable impact.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to drive revenue growth through a multi-channel distribution model
  • Lead and mentor a national team of Federal VAR channel managers supporting system integrators and defense industrial base customers
  • Achieve federal VAR revenue targets and objectives, ensuring successful sales execution for Spectrum's product portfolio
  • Build channel awareness and promote the value proposition of Spectrum's enterprise product solutions
  • Facilitate and manage sales enablement and training plans, equipping partners to effectively position products and meet revenue goals
  • Collaborate with internal teams like marketing, order management and finance to deliver sales tools and processes for an exceptional partner experience
  • Take ownership of financial accountability for revenue and expense budgets


Working Conditions
  • Office environment
  • Frequent travel


What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience
  • 8+ years of experience working with VARs and integrators to build strategic programs that drive demand and sales
  • 5+ years of leadership experience

Skills
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Visionary thinking and strategic planning skills, with creativity and long-term perspective
  • Ability to lead large change initiatives
  • Ability to anticipate future trends, needs and expectations, using proactive problem-solving and foresight
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with internal teams
  • Ability to recruit new VAR customers, showcasing persuasive communication and networking abilities
  • Develop and implement business plans to drive revenue goals
  • Strong technical skills
  • Familiarity with the federal VAR market, including federal systems integrators and defense industrial base suppliers
  • Ability to align systems, programs and people with company strategy
  • Ability to analyze data and develop and present data driven reports

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between $127,000.00 and $225,100.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

In addition, this position has a commission earnings target starting at $72,000.

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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2011

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