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Channel Account Manager roles sit at the intersection of sales and partner strategy, and many tech and SaaS employers sponsor H-1B visas for qualified candidates. Your employer files the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS, so identifying companies with active H-1B filing history is the clearest path to sponsorship.
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At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently delivers network-derived intelligence to cloud, security, and observability tools. This helps our customers to eliminate security blind spots, optimize network traffic, and dramatically reduce tool cost and complexity, enabling them to better secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure. Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Channel Account Manager for the Central Region, you will own the overall sales and business development strategy for Gigamon’s channel partner community, in alignment with our corporate sales objectives. You will manage day-to-day partner relationships, drive revenue growth, and expand our footprint across a multi-state territory. Collaborating closely with Gigamon sales, channel marketing, distribution, and technology partners, you will lead joint planning, execute go-to-market activities, and ensure program compliance and enablement. Your work will directly impact regional performance by optimizing partner productivity, developing new routes to market, and strengthening strategic alliances.
What you’ll do:
- Manage the day-to-day business and relationship management for channel partners in the Central Region
- Meet and exceed revenue and growth targets through and with channel partners
- Maintain productive, professional relationships with key stakeholder personnel within top go-to-market partners
- Ensure partner compliance with Gigamon channel partner programs, requirements, and agreements
- Communicate product launches, promotions, and key initiatives to partners and drive participation in Gigamon and partner events
- Lead joint partner planning processes to define objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for mutual success
- Plan and execute marketing activities and manage MDF budgets in coordination with the Channel Marketing Manager
- Drive attainment of partner sales and technical certifications to increase partner competency and engagement
- Review top partner performance on a regular cadence (e.g., quarterly business reviews) with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with Gigamon field sales teams and partners to identify white space, qualify opportunities, and manage joint events and campaigns
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new partners to address geographic or vertical market gaps
- Engage and work closely with two-tier distribution to maximize coverage, enablement, and pipeline generation
- Build relationships with strategic technology vendors to identify and develop mutual greenfield opportunities with shared partners
- Stay current on competitive products, technologies, and industry trends to guide partner strategy and positioning
- Prepare and present partner-focused presentations, territory and account plans, and performance reports
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date partner information, activities, and pipeline in Salesforce (SFDC)
- Complete required training and development activities to stay aligned with Gigamon solutions and channel programs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ve done:
- Achieved 10+ years of experience selling high-technology products in a defined territory, preferably through and with channel partners
- Demonstrated a proven track record of successfully selling into and managing channel accounts, delivering against revenue and growth targets
- Gained working knowledge of networking, data center, and security technologies (or related solutions)
- Developed strong presentation and communication skills for executive, sales, and technical audiences
- Successfully managed a field-based role requiring travel of up to 50% within a multi-state territory.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Who you are:
- A self-starter who operates independently in a fast-paced environment and consistently drives initiatives to completion
- Highly motivated, energetic, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership for partner and territory performance
- Skilled at building trust-based relationships and influencing cross-functional and cross-company stakeholders
- Strategic and analytical in your approach to territory planning, partner segmentation, and pipeline development
- Adaptable and curious, with a commitment to continuous learning about new technologies, market shifts, and partner business models
- Resides in or near XXXX
COMPENSATION
The base salary + commission compensation range targeted for this role is expected to be between $260,000 - $325,000 (subject to terms and conditions of the plan). This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which may include health and other insurances such as life and disability, and savings accounts such as a retirement plan with company matching contributions or similar, paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick), tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), business travel accident insurance, employee discounts, and employee referral program. Additionally, employees may be eligible to participate in the Profit Interest Units plan.
#LI-REMOTE
INTRODUCTION
At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently delivers network-derived intelligence to cloud, security, and observability tools. This helps our customers to eliminate security blind spots, optimize network traffic, and dramatically reduce tool cost and complexity, enabling them to better secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure. Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Channel Account Manager for the Central Region, you will own the overall sales and business development strategy for Gigamon’s channel partner community, in alignment with our corporate sales objectives. You will manage day-to-day partner relationships, drive revenue growth, and expand our footprint across a multi-state territory. Collaborating closely with Gigamon sales, channel marketing, distribution, and technology partners, you will lead joint planning, execute go-to-market activities, and ensure program compliance and enablement. Your work will directly impact regional performance by optimizing partner productivity, developing new routes to market, and strengthening strategic alliances.
What you’ll do:
- Manage the day-to-day business and relationship management for channel partners in the Central Region
- Meet and exceed revenue and growth targets through and with channel partners
- Maintain productive, professional relationships with key stakeholder personnel within top go-to-market partners
- Ensure partner compliance with Gigamon channel partner programs, requirements, and agreements
- Communicate product launches, promotions, and key initiatives to partners and drive participation in Gigamon and partner events
- Lead joint partner planning processes to define objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for mutual success
- Plan and execute marketing activities and manage MDF budgets in coordination with the Channel Marketing Manager
- Drive attainment of partner sales and technical certifications to increase partner competency and engagement
- Review top partner performance on a regular cadence (e.g., quarterly business reviews) with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with Gigamon field sales teams and partners to identify white space, qualify opportunities, and manage joint events and campaigns
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new partners to address geographic or vertical market gaps
- Engage and work closely with two-tier distribution to maximize coverage, enablement, and pipeline generation
- Build relationships with strategic technology vendors to identify and develop mutual greenfield opportunities with shared partners
- Stay current on competitive products, technologies, and industry trends to guide partner strategy and positioning
- Prepare and present partner-focused presentations, territory and account plans, and performance reports
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date partner information, activities, and pipeline in Salesforce (SFDC)
- Complete required training and development activities to stay aligned with Gigamon solutions and channel programs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ve done:
- Achieved 10+ years of experience selling high-technology products in a defined territory, preferably through and with channel partners
- Demonstrated a proven track record of successfully selling into and managing channel accounts, delivering against revenue and growth targets
- Gained working knowledge of networking, data center, and security technologies (or related solutions)
- Developed strong presentation and communication skills for executive, sales, and technical audiences
- Successfully managed a field-based role requiring travel of up to 50% within a multi-state territory.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Who you are:
- A self-starter who operates independently in a fast-paced environment and consistently drives initiatives to completion
- Highly motivated, energetic, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership for partner and territory performance
- Skilled at building trust-based relationships and influencing cross-functional and cross-company stakeholders
- Strategic and analytical in your approach to territory planning, partner segmentation, and pipeline development
- Adaptable and curious, with a commitment to continuous learning about new technologies, market shifts, and partner business models
- Resides in or near XXXX
COMPENSATION
The base salary + commission compensation range targeted for this role is expected to be between $260,000 - $325,000 (subject to terms and conditions of the plan). This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which may include health and other insurances such as life and disability, and savings accounts such as a retirement plan with company matching contributions or similar, paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick), tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), business travel accident insurance, employee discounts, and employee referral program. Additionally, employees may be eligible to participate in the Profit Interest Units plan.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Channel Account Manager
Align your degree to the role
Channel Account Manager positions are most defensible under H-1B when your degree is in business, marketing, or a related field. USCIS scrutinizes roles where the degree requirement isn't explicit, so document how your academic background directly supports partner sales and channel strategy.
Search DOL LCA data on Migrate Mate
Pull verified LCA filing history by employer and job title on Migrate Mate before applying. Companies that have filed for Channel Account Manager roles before are far more likely to sponsor again than those with no channel-specific filing history.
Target technology vendors over resellers
Software and hardware vendors with formal partner programs, not their downstream resellers, drive most H-1B sponsorships in channel sales. Focus your search on companies with dedicated channel teams and partner ecosystems, where the role is a defined, recurring headcount need.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your metro area before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level, and entering negotiations blind can create compliance problems later.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Ask HR whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify during the offer stage, not after you've signed. STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, and some companies in channel sales are smaller regional entities that haven't completed enrollment, which can delay or block your authorization.
File I-129 with enough lead time for partner cycle alignment
Channel Account Manager roles often ramp at the start of a fiscal year when partner programs reset. If your H-1B start date doesn't align with your employer's channel cycle, negotiate a start date tied to October 1 and plan premium processing to avoid a gap in your onboarding timeline.
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Find Channel Account Manager JobsChannel Account Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Channel Account Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must demonstrate that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, marketing, or information technology. Generalist sales roles without a defined degree requirement are harder to defend. Roles embedded in technical partner ecosystems, where the job involves product integration or solution architecture alongside channel strategy, tend to have stronger specialty occupation standing.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Channel Account Manager positions?
Technology vendors, SaaS platforms, and cloud infrastructure companies with formal reseller or distribution partner programs are the most consistent sponsors. These companies hire Channel Account Managers as recurring headcount, not one-off roles, which means their legal and HR teams already have H-1B processes in place. You can browse employers with verified filing history for this title on Migrate Mate before applying.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect my chances as a Channel Account Manager applicant?
Most Channel Account Manager positions fall under the regular H-1B cap, which means your petition enters the annual lottery if registrations exceed the 85,000 available slots. If you hold a U.S. master's degree, you're eligible for the advanced degree exemption pool, which offers a modest selection advantage. Cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofit research organizations generally don't hire for channel sales roles, so planning around the lottery timeline is essential.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change channel employers mid-visa period?
You can change employers under H-1B portability provisions once your petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the current company. For Channel Account Manager roles, the new petition must still demonstrate specialty occupation, so the new employer's job description and degree requirements need to be documented carefully.
Is a Channel Account Manager role eligible for O*NET-based specialty occupation documentation?
O*NET classifies channel and partner-facing roles under sales management and wholesale trade occupations. The job zone rating and education requirements listed in O*NET can support your employer's specialty occupation argument in the H-1B petition, particularly if the role involves technical solution selling or partner enablement tied to a specific technology domain. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically reference this data when drafting the support letter.
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