Picus

Channel Account Manager - Central

Chicago, Illinois Full-Time Hybrid
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Job Description

Are you passionate about technology and enjoy explaining complex solutions in a way that everybody gets excited? If so, read on! About Picus

Picus Security is an exposure validation company. One platform proves what attackers can exploit and what your defenses stop, turning every exposure into a defensible decision, autonomously and at the machine speed today's AI threats demand.

Picus validates attack surfaces, exposures, and security controls as one continuous loop: validate, decide, fix, re-validate. Instead of ranking findings by severity score, Picus proves which exposures are genuinely exploitable in your environment, including the business-critical, restricted, and air-gapped assets a live exploit can never safely touch, so teams act on what truly matters and resolve each exposure into a clear call to patch, mitigate, monitor, or accept with evidence.

The Picus Platform spans Autonomous Penetration Testing, Exposure Validation, and Breach and Attack Simulation, unified by Picus Swarm, a swarm of AI agents that runs the whole validation loop continuously. It reaches across on-prem, hybrid cloud, and endpoint environments, with 75+ integrations that ingest from scanners like Tenable and Wiz and operationalize through your EDR, SIEM, firewall, and ticketing tools.

The pioneer of Breach and Attack Simulation, Picus proves and improves the security controls you already own, doubling control effectiveness within three months. Picus holds a 95% recommendation rate, 4.9 on G2, and 4.8 on Gartner Peer Insights, and is the #1 Leader on Frost Radar for Automated Security Validation. About The Role

Picus is looking for a driven and strategic Channel Account Manager to help grow and scale our partner ecosystem across the Central region.

In this role, you will work directly with strategic partners, regional sales teams, and internal stakeholders to drive pipeline generation, deal registrations, and partner-sourced revenue. You will serve as the face of Picus in the field, helping partners position, sell, and support Picus solutions through enablement, joint go-to-market initiatives, and co-sell execution.

This is a highly collaborative, field-facing role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth cybersecurity environment and understands how to build strong, revenue-producing channel relationships.

What You'll Do

Develop and execute a regional channel strategy aligned to Picus’ go-to-market objectives

Build and manage relationships with strategic VARs, MSSPs, integrators, and reseller partners across the Central region

Drive partner-sourced pipeline generation, deal registration, and revenue growth

Collaborate with regional sales teams on co-sell motions, account mapping, and deal execution

Deliver sales and technical enablement for partner sales reps, SEs, and services teams

Manage the Picus Partner Enablement Program and ongoing training initiatives

Develop and execute joint GTM campaigns, partner events, webinars, and field marketing activities

Manage MDF programs and support demand generation initiatives with partners

Conduct QBRs, pipeline reviews, and regular business planning sessions with focus partners

Build executive-level and field-level relationships within partner organizations

Increase partner mindshare and strengthen Picus’ presence throughout the regional partner ecosystem

Partner with Picus Sales to maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline tracking for partner opportunities

What You Have

5+ years of channel sales, partner management, or account management experience

Experience in cybersecurity and/or enterprise SaaS

Proven track record of driving pipeline and revenue through strategic channel partnerships

Strong relationships with leading security-focused partners such as GuidePoint Security, Optiv, SHI International Corp., Presidio, or similar organizations

Experience training and enabling partner sales and technical teams

Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and execute in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Experience with Salesforce and channel sales processes preferred

Willingness to travel throughout the region (~40%)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Channel Account Manager - Central role at Picus involve?

The Channel Account Manager - Central position at Picus in Chicago, Illinois is a full-time role. Are you passionate about technology and enjoy explaining complex solutions in a way that everybody gets excited? If so, read on! About Picus Picus Security is an exposure validation company. One platform proves what attackers can exploit and what your defenses stop, turning every exposure into a defensible decision, autonomously and at the machine speed today's AI threats demand. Picus validates attack surfaces, exposures, and security controls as one continuous loop: validate, decide, fix, re-validate.

What skills are required for Channel Account Manager - Central at Picus?

Key skills for this role include: Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Salesforce.

What is the salary for Channel Account Manager - Central at Picus?

The salary for this position is not publicly listed. You can negotiate during the interview process. Check Glassdoor or Levels.fyi for estimates.

Is the Channel Account Manager - Central position at Picus remote or on-site?

This position is Hybrid. Expect a combination of office and remote work, typically based in Chicago, Illinois.

How do I apply for Channel Account Manager - Central at Picus?

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About This Role

Channel Account Manager - Central at Picus is a full-time management position in Chicago, Illinois. Key skills include Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Salesforce. Education: Master's Degree preferred.

This role is classified as hybrid and is suitable for manager-level professionals. Ghost Score 20/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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