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About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About the role
Rippling’s Accounting and HR Advisory Channel is experiencing exponential growth, and we are excited to hire the next sales professional to join our growing team and support our mission by delivering exceptional value to our partners so they can scale and grow their workforce advisory practice with Rippling
Rippling partners with Accounting and HR Advisory firms serving small and mid-sized businesses. In this role, you’ll focus on acquiring and activating new partners by sourcing, landing, and onboarding net-new firms. You’ll build and execute strategies to drive partner penetration and ensure activation, with the goal of securing a first client referral within 90 days. Over the first 12 months, you’ll work closely with each new partner to understand their business and client needs, positioning Rippling’s value to help onboard their book of business. After the first year, partnerships transition to the Expansion team for long-term management.
The Channel Account Executive (Hunter or Expansion) role is designed for sales professionals who thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment, opening new doors, driving net-new partner acquisition, and scaling a referral motion within the Accountant and HR Advisory ecosystem.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
What you will do
- Manage a highly consultative sales process and position the value of Rippling to new prospective partners, utilizing Rippling’s MEDDPICC sales methodology
- Manage a high volume of partner and partner client pipeline by building strong relationships with Accounting & HR Advisory firms.
- Build solid strategic account plans to align with partners' growth goals and priorities by expanding relationships and contacts within Accounting & HR Advisory firms to maximize the growth potential of the partner
- Keep Accounting & HR Advisory contacts up-to-date on new product developments and best practices to get the most out of Rippling’s platform and partner program
- Win new partners and partner client business by deeply understanding and positioning against our competition
- Deliver best-in-class product demos to position the value of Rippling for our partners and partner clients
- Work collaboratively and quarterback the sales process with other Rippling Account Executives across PEO, Global, Spend, & IT to maximize value and win rates for Accountant and HR Advisory firm clients
- This is a quota carrying role. You will need to forecast, and manage your sales pipeline by keeping accurate notes in our CRM on a daily and weekly basis to meet quota expectations
What you will need
- Currently a CAE who has a tenure >12 months by the end of January 31st, 2026
- CAE with documented track record of successfully penetrating into our existing partner base
- A consistent track recorded of achieving sales quotas
- Consistently meets our north star metrics of 10 RS2s/month
- Passion for for deepening relationships within existing firms and generating new referral contact PS2s
- Cross-functional alignment across Marketing, SDR, IM, Partner Success, & Account Management
- Solid consultative selling skills
- Track record of selling larger $20K+ end client deals from partners
- Track record of selling all Rippling Suite: HR, Finance, Spend, PEO, IT, & Global
- In good standing with Rippling
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
Commission is not guaranteed
The pay range for this role is:
Chicago Office Based: $167,500/year
Remote: $160,000/year
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Who's Hiring


Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in channel account executive jobs.
- Two or more years of experience managing channel partners, resellers, or value-added resellers
- Demonstrated ability to build and execute joint business plans with partner organizations
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce for tracking partner pipeline and activity
- Familiarity with partner relationship management tools and deal registration portals
- Experience with co-sell motions alongside cloud hyperscalers or technology alliances
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred by most employers
Tips for Your Channel Account Executive Job Search
Quantify partner-sourced revenue on your resume
Channel roles live and die on numbers. Replace vague claims with specific outcomes: partner-influenced pipeline built, reseller accounts activated, or year-over-year growth in indirect revenue. Hiring managers scan for proof you can move partners from onboarding to producing.
Target companies actively expanding indirect channels
Look for employers who recently launched a new partner program, moved upmarket, or added a distributor tier. Job postings that mention 'building from scratch' or 'first channel hire' signal real growth, not backfill, and give you room to make an impact quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists channel account executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the partner model
VAR-focused roles and MSP-focused roles expect different language. If the posting emphasizes co-sell motions with a hyperscaler, lead with cloud marketplace experience. If it's reseller-heavy, front your distributor relationships and deal registration history instead.
Prepare a partner enablement story for interviews
Interviewers test whether you can enable, not just recruit. Walk them through one partner you onboarded from zero to closed revenue: what you trained, what you co-sold, and how you kept them engaged after the first deal. Specifics win over general relationship claims.
Negotiate on-target earnings structure carefully
Channel comp plans split base and variable differently than direct sales roles. Before accepting any offer, clarify how partner-sourced deals are credited, whether overlay conflicts with a direct team exist, and how accelerators kick in once you exceed quota.
Channel Account Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most channel account executives?
The companies hiring the most channel account executives right now include Motorola Solutions, Rippling, and The 20, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Technology vendors, cybersecurity companies, and SaaS platforms consistently account for the highest volume of open roles.
How many channel account executive jobs are remote?
About 91% of channel account executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role, which rarely requires daily office attendance. Partner-facing and inside-channel roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while field-heavy enterprise channel positions more often require regional travel.
How do you become a channel account executive?
Start in a direct sales or business development role to build a foundation in pipeline management and closing. Move into a channel sales support or partner enablement position to learn how indirect sales motions work. From there, target associate or mid-market channel account executive roles at technology vendors, then demonstrate partner activation and revenue results to advance to senior or strategic levels.
Can you get a channel account executive job with little experience?
Yes, especially if you have direct sales experience you can translate into channel terms. Highlight any work involving third-party relationships, referral programs, or co-selling with another team. Entry-level channel roles at software or cybersecurity companies often hire candidates from inside sales backgrounds and provide structured partner training to close the gap.
What does the channel account executive interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. A recruiter screen assesses your channel background and compensation expectations. A hiring manager interview digs into how you've recruited, onboarded, and grown specific partners. A panel or cross-functional round may include marketing or sales leadership. Many employers close with a scenario exercise where you present a 30-60-90 day partner plan or walk through a recent channel deal.
Where can I find and apply to channel account executive jobs?
You can find and apply to channel account executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing. The openings on this page are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching newly posted positions.
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