Account Director, Channel Sales
$90k - $120k USD
Hi, we’re TechnologyAdvice.
At TechnologyAdvice, we pride ourselves on helping B2B tech buyers manage the complexity and risk of the buying process. We are a trusted source of information for tech buyers, delivering advice and facilitating connections between our buyers and the world’s leading sellers of business technology.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, we are a remote-first company with more than 20 digital publications and over 200 global team members in the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines. We’re proud to have been repeatedly recognized as one of America’s fastest growing private companies by Inc., as well as a Tennessee top workplace. We work hard each day and have fun, too, with monthly virtual events, recreational slack channels, and the occasional costumed dance from our CEO.
All positions are open to remote work unless otherwise specified in the requirements below.
The opportunity
We’re looking for a forward-thinking Account Director to be an integral part of our rapidly growing Channel Sales team! You will be responsible for meeting & exceeding sales goals by supporting the channel sales growth of your clients through usage of TechnologyAdvice’s portfolio of marketing solutions.
Location: United States
What you'll do
- Engage key decision-makers across executive, sales, marketing, and operations functions to promote and grow adoption of TechnologyAdvice’s marketing solutions, with a focus on ChannelInsider.com.
- Proactively generate new business opportunities through cold outreach, social selling, professional networking, and industry engagement.
- Develop a deep understanding of client needs—including their product offerings, partner ecosystems, and target customers—to deliver tailored solutions.
- Drive sales growth by creating, executing, and refining business development initiatives that expand the sales pipeline.
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities, assess customer pain points, and inform go-to-market strategies.
- Deliver compelling proposals and presentations that clearly articulate the value of TechnologyAdvice’s offerings and align with client goals.
- Negotiate contracts and close deals effectively, managing objections while maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
- Stay current on industry trends and competitors to identify new product opportunities and enhance the company’s value proposition in the market.
Who you are
- Agile professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward.
- Results-driven sales professional with 5+ years of experience selling to or partnering with IT channel leadership, with a proven record of exceeding revenue goals.
- Experienced in digital marketing and demand generation solutions, with bonus points for those who’ve sold to IT channel decision makers.
- Expert at navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles, including MDF, co-op, and vendor reimbursement-funded models.
- Strategic hunter mindset—skilled at uncovering opportunities, identifying budget holders, and driving new business growth within tech organizations.
- Strong understanding of marketing and IT trends, able to engage confidently with client marketing leaders about strategies, tactics, and emerging technologies.
- Capable presenter and communicator, able to deliver compelling demos and presentations to both live and virtual audiences.
- Highly agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments and continuously refining strategies to align with evolving business needs.
- Exceptional relationship builder and negotiator, with strong communication skills and attention to detail in forecasting and pipeline management.
- Collaborative team player and independent contributor, motivated by competition and driven by measurable outcomes.
- Resilient and persistent, maintaining a confident, determined outlook in the face of challenges or rejection.
What we offer you
- Career Growth: Advance with mentorship programs, leadership academies, and opportunities to shape company culture and DEI initiatives.
- Flex Fridays: Adjust your 40-hour week to enjoy a full or half day off on Fridays.
- Remote-First Culture: Work from the comfort of your home.
- Flexible PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
- Insurance Protection: Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- 401K with Match: Secure your future with our company-matched retirement savings.
- Paid Parental Leave: Support for new parents during life’s special moments.
- Wellness Perks: Access Headspace and enjoy monthly fitness reimbursements.
- Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members.
- Speaker Series Bonus: Present in our monthly speaker series and earn a bonus.
- Book Reimbursement: Get up to 12 books reimbursed per year to fuel your learning.
- Bucket List Benefit: Celebrate milestones with annual contributions toward your dream adventures after 3 years.
- In-Office Perks: Enjoy catered lunches for our in-office team.
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Work authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire in an employer approved US state and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
Salary Range
We seek to hire top-tier individuals and intend for our compensation to be at a rate that allows us to recruit and retain individuals who align with our core values, purpose, mission, and vision. Final total compensation is based on a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, skill level, relevant experience to the position, and cost of labor.
Annual pay range:
$90,000—$120,000 USD
Total annual compensation including commission up to:
$150,000—$200,000 USD
EOE statement
We believe that our differences make us stronger, and thus foster a diverse and inclusive culture where people feel safe being themselves. TechnologyAdvice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
Pre-employment screening required.
TechnologyAdvice does not engage with external staffing agencies. Any candidates introduced by such firms will not be eligible for compensation. TechnologyAdvice communicates only through @technologyadvice.com emails and official recruiting platforms. We never recruit via Teams, WhatsApp, or similar apps, and we will never request money, gift cards, or personal financial details during hiring.
Any AI-generated or incomplete application answers will be auto-rejected.