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Channel Sales Manager roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled workers with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting an I-140 petition, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Channel Sales Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and growing the company’s partner ecosystem in the United States and Americas across the Design Engineering Software (DES) portfolio. This role focuses on driving revenue through strategic partners, enabling partner success, and aligning channel activities with overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in working with system integrators, service providers, resellers and distributors in the technology or software domain.
Responsibilities
Partner Strategy & Development
- Define and execute the channel partner strategy for the Americas region
- Identify, onboard, and enable new channel partners (resellers, SIs, VARs, distributors, alliances)
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key partner stakeholders
Revenue & Business Growth
- Drive partner-led pipeline creation and revenue growth
- Collaborate with sales teams to achieve regional and annual revenue targets
- Track and forecast partner performance against KPIs and quotas
Partner Enablement
- Conduct partner training on products, solutions, and value propositions
- Ensure partners are equipped with sales tools, technical resources, and marketing collateral
- Support joint account planning and deal qualification activities
Go-to-Market & Marketing
- Plan and execute joint go-to-market initiatives with partners
- Support partner-led events, webinars, and demand-generation campaigns
- Work closely with marketing teams to maximize partner visibility and engagement
Operational Excellence
- Manage partner programs, compliance, and certifications
- Resolve partner-related escalations and conflicts effectively
- Maintain accurate partner data in CRM and reporting systems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 15+ years of experience in channel sales, partner management, or alliances
- Proven experience managing partners in B2B technology/software environments
- Strong understanding of indirect sales models and partner-led revenue motions
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Good understanding of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) products across Aerospace & Defense, Automotive and Semiconductor industries
- Good understanding of RFMW and High-Speed Digital Design and multi-physics product performance & virtual manufacturing simulations
- Familiarity with OEMs, global technology partners, and Indian system integrators
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, presales, marketing, and product teams
- Strong analytical skills for pipeline tracking and performance reporting
Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Channel Sales Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and growing the company’s partner ecosystem in the United States and Americas across the Design Engineering Software (DES) portfolio. This role focuses on driving revenue through strategic partners, enabling partner success, and aligning channel activities with overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in working with system integrators, service providers, resellers and distributors in the technology or software domain.
Responsibilities
Partner Strategy & Development
- Define and execute the channel partner strategy for the Americas region
- Identify, onboard, and enable new channel partners (resellers, SIs, VARs, distributors, alliances)
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key partner stakeholders
Revenue & Business Growth
- Drive partner-led pipeline creation and revenue growth
- Collaborate with sales teams to achieve regional and annual revenue targets
- Track and forecast partner performance against KPIs and quotas
Partner Enablement
- Conduct partner training on products, solutions, and value propositions
- Ensure partners are equipped with sales tools, technical resources, and marketing collateral
- Support joint account planning and deal qualification activities
Go-to-Market & Marketing
- Plan and execute joint go-to-market initiatives with partners
- Support partner-led events, webinars, and demand-generation campaigns
- Work closely with marketing teams to maximize partner visibility and engagement
Operational Excellence
- Manage partner programs, compliance, and certifications
- Resolve partner-related escalations and conflicts effectively
- Maintain accurate partner data in CRM and reporting systems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 15+ years of experience in channel sales, partner management, or alliances
- Proven experience managing partners in B2B technology/software environments
- Strong understanding of indirect sales models and partner-led revenue motions
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Good understanding of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) products across Aerospace & Defense, Automotive and Semiconductor industries
- Good understanding of RFMW and High-Speed Digital Design and multi-physics product performance & virtual manufacturing simulations
- Familiarity with OEMs, global technology partners, and Indian system integrators
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, presales, marketing, and product teams
- Strong analytical skills for pipeline tracking and performance reporting
Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Channel Sales Manager
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your foreign degree to correspond directly to the Channel Sales Manager role. Get a credential evaluation confirming your business, marketing, or communications degree maps to the U.S. equivalent before any employer starts the process.
Target employers with existing PERM infrastructure
Technology vendors, SaaS companies, and enterprise software firms regularly sponsor channel and partner sales roles because their partner ecosystems require senior, specialized talent. Prioritize mid-to-large companies with dedicated HR compliance teams already familiar with PERM filings.
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Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's PERM filing must certify a wage at or above DOL's prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-2022 before discussing salary so you understand the floor the employer is legally bound to meet.
Negotiate the PERM timeline into your offer letter
PERM recruitment advertising and DOL processing can take 12 to 18 months before the I-140 is even filed. Ask employers to confirm in writing when they plan to initiate the process so you can track priority date eligibility and plan any concurrent H-1B extensions.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility during interviews
If you hold a master's degree or can document progressive responsibility in channel strategy and partner development, push for EB-2 classification. It shortens the priority date wait for most nationalities and avoids the longer EB-3 skilled-worker backlog for high-demand countries.
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Find Channel Sales Manager JobsChannel Sales Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Channel Sales Manager role qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Channel Sales Manager is classified under SOC code 11-2022 (Sales Managers) and typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. That degree requirement satisfies EB-3 professional criteria. Candidates with a master's degree or documented specialized expertise in partner ecosystems may qualify under EB-2, which generally offers shorter priority date waits for most nationalities.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
The most significant difference is permanence and process. H-1B is a temporary status tied to one employer, subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to lawful permanent residency with no recurring renewal. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes 12 to 18 months before your I-140 is filed, but there is no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside China and India.
What does the PERM process look like for a Channel Sales Manager position?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. That includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices. If recruitment concludes without a qualified U.S. applicant, DOL certifies the PERM application. The employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf before you can adjust status or apply for an immigrant visa.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a green card for a Channel Sales Manager role?
Use Migrate Mate to search Channel Sales Manager roles filtered by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Companies in SaaS, enterprise technology, and telecommunications regularly run PERM filings for channel and partner sales leadership because the role requires specific technical sales expertise. Targeting employers already familiar with the PERM process significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment that stalls mid-process.
Can my employer start the green card process while I am on H-1B status?
Yes, and doing so early is strategically important. USCIS allows concurrent H-1B extensions under AC21 portability once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is within range. Starting the PERM process while you hold H-1B status protects your work authorization continuity during the multi-year wait and locks in an earlier priority date, which matters significantly for nationals of countries with backlogged visa queues.
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