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This position is ideal for senior-level operations professionals to join the US Commercial team as a Sr. US Channel Operations Manager, driving strategic execution and operational excellence across channel operations. Partnering with cross-functional teams across commercial, marketing, finance, supply chain, and analytics, you will translate US channel strategy into actionable plans, optimize operational processes, and enhance overall channel performance. This role is critical in improving execution discipline, scaling channel programs, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Role expectations
Strategic Execution & Business Support
- Translate North America channel strategy into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities
- Support development of go-to-market programs and channel initiatives that drive growth, utilization, and profitability
- Identify opportunities to optimize channel performance through data analysis, field feedback, and market insights
- Prepare GM-level reporting, dashboards, and business reviews to inform leadership decision-making
Operational Excellence
- Execute key channel operations processes including forecasting support, strategic priorities, pricing governance, and order-to-cash coordination
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardization, and scalability across channel operations
- Partner with Sales Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to resolve operational gaps and improve execution rigor
- Support implementation of tools, systems, and automation to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy
Channel Enablement & Program Management
- Support rollout and management of channel programs including incentives, promotions, and partner engagement initiatives
- Develop and maintain performance tracking tools (dashboards, scorecards) to monitor channel and partner performance
- Assist in driving adoption of digital tools, analytics platforms, and operational processes across field teams and partners
- Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks, policies, and operational standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key liaison between commercial teams, marketing, supply chain, finance, and analytics to ensure coordinated execution of area plans
- Support governance cadence (business reviews, operating rhythms, leadership updates) with clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Facilitate communication between field teams and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives impacting channel performance
What You Will Deliver
- Improved channel execution through consistent operational discipline and process optimization
- Enhanced visibility into performance through standardized reporting and analytics
- Successful implementation of channel programs and initiatives at scale
- Strong alignment across cross-functional teams, enabling seamless execution of business priorities
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in sales operations, commercial operations, or channel management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience supporting forecasting, reporting, and business planning processes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Complementary Skills
- Experience with CRM and analytics tools (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge of channel partner models within healthcare, dental, or medtech industries
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Strong executive presentation and storytelling capabilities
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
- Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
- 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
- Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
- Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
- 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
- If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
- Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
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Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
Description
This position is ideal for senior-level operations professionals to join the US Commercial team as a Sr. US Channel Operations Manager, driving strategic execution and operational excellence across channel operations. Partnering with cross-functional teams across commercial, marketing, finance, supply chain, and analytics, you will translate US channel strategy into actionable plans, optimize operational processes, and enhance overall channel performance. This role is critical in improving execution discipline, scaling channel programs, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Role expectations
Strategic Execution & Business Support
- Translate North America channel strategy into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities
- Support development of go-to-market programs and channel initiatives that drive growth, utilization, and profitability
- Identify opportunities to optimize channel performance through data analysis, field feedback, and market insights
- Prepare GM-level reporting, dashboards, and business reviews to inform leadership decision-making
Operational Excellence
- Execute key channel operations processes including forecasting support, strategic priorities, pricing governance, and order-to-cash coordination
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardization, and scalability across channel operations
- Partner with Sales Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to resolve operational gaps and improve execution rigor
- Support implementation of tools, systems, and automation to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy
Channel Enablement & Program Management
- Support rollout and management of channel programs including incentives, promotions, and partner engagement initiatives
- Develop and maintain performance tracking tools (dashboards, scorecards) to monitor channel and partner performance
- Assist in driving adoption of digital tools, analytics platforms, and operational processes across field teams and partners
- Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks, policies, and operational standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key liaison between commercial teams, marketing, supply chain, finance, and analytics to ensure coordinated execution of area plans
- Support governance cadence (business reviews, operating rhythms, leadership updates) with clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Facilitate communication between field teams and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives impacting channel performance
What You Will Deliver
- Improved channel execution through consistent operational discipline and process optimization
- Enhanced visibility into performance through standardized reporting and analytics
- Successful implementation of channel programs and initiatives at scale
- Strong alignment across cross-functional teams, enabling seamless execution of business priorities
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in sales operations, commercial operations, or channel management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience supporting forecasting, reporting, and business planning processes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Complementary Skills
- Experience with CRM and analytics tools (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge of channel partner models within healthcare, dental, or medtech industries
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Strong executive presentation and storytelling capabilities
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
- Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
- 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
- Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
- Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
- 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
- If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
- Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Applicant Privacy Policy:
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Channel Account Manager
Target partner-focused tech companies
Software and cloud infrastructure companies with established reseller or VAR programs sponsor Channel Account Managers regularly. These firms have immigration infrastructure in place and are accustomed to filing H-1B and E-3 petitions for business-facing roles.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation qualifier
USCIS requires a specific bachelor's degree for H-1B specialty occupation approval. A degree in business, marketing, or management science directly supports a Channel Account Manager petition and strengthens your employer's case at filing.
Highlight partner ecosystem experience explicitly
Experience managing resellers, distributors, or system integrators signals seniority and reduces employer risk. Sponsoring a candidate is a significant investment, so demonstrating measurable channel revenue impact makes the business case for your employer much easier.
Understand the LCA before your offer is made
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Knowing this step exists helps you ask informed questions during the offer stage and avoid delays caused by employer unfamiliarity with the process.
Pursue Australians-first for the E-3 advantage
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and far lower competition than the H-1B. Channel Account Manager roles at U.S. tech firms qualify readily, and consular processing in Sydney or Melbourne typically takes two to four weeks.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent scrutiny if renewing
Channel roles often lead to long-term career growth at U.S. firms, which can raise questions about immigrant intent at visa renewals. Documenting the nonimmigrant nature of your current role and your ties abroad helps consular officers assess your situation accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Channel Account Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a field like business, marketing, or information systems. The key is that the job description must mandate a degree in a particular discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Employers who list vague degree requirements risk a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so a well-drafted job description matters significantly for approval.
Which visa types do employers typically sponsor for Channel Account Managers?
H-1B visa is the most common sponsorship path for this role. Australian citizens have the additional option of the E-3 visa, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be processed at an Australian consulate in as little as two to four weeks. Some employers also sponsor L-1B transfers for candidates already employed with a multinational firm abroad. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively sponsoring.
What degree does a Channel Account Manager need to get sponsored?
Most petitions are supported by a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, sales management, or information systems. A degree in an unrelated field can still qualify if the candidate has substantial relevant coursework or a postgraduate qualification in a qualifying discipline. Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for H-1B and E-3 purposes.
How likely is H-1B approval for a Channel Account Manager?
Approval rates for business and sales management roles are reasonable when the petition is carefully drafted, but USCIS has historically scrutinized whether sales-oriented positions meet the specialty occupation threshold. Employers with prior approvals in similar roles and strong documentation of degree requirements in the job description tend to have better outcomes. The H-1B lottery selection rate was approximately 25% in FY2025, so lottery registration itself is the first hurdle.
Can I switch to a new employer as a Channel Account Manager on an H-1B?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer assumes full sponsorship responsibility and must file a fresh Labor Condition Application. You do not re-enter the lottery for a transfer, which is a significant advantage over an initial cap-subject petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Channel Account Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.