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Senior Channel Business Manager

full-time•United States•$179k - $276k

Summary

Location

United States

Salary

$179k - $276k

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

Company links

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About this role

Our Mission & Values:
At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We’re the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build.

We live our values every day. Built on Trust means consistency is everything. Act with Integrity by always doing the right thing. Being Customer-Obsessed keeps the people we serve at the center of our work. Competitive Fire drives us to push ourselves harder than anyone else. Diversity brings unique perspectives that lead to better solutions. Automation First ensures we save time and money by making efficiency a priority.

Our Culture & Work Style 🚀

At Drata, we’re not just building software - we’re building a mindset. Everything we do springs from:

  • Be a Driver (Owner‑Operator Mentality): Own your work. Improve relentlessly. Deliver results.

  • Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity): Fast decisions. Quick learning. Immediate impact.

  • Stay Mission-Driven (Customer‑Obsessed): Challenge assumptions. Deliver value. Stay hungry.

If you thrive when you’re empowered, energized, and working with smart, mission-driven people where you’ll feel at home here.

Why Join The Drata Team?

The best way to understand the Driver’s Mindset is to see it in action. We’re an award-winning, mission-driven team of 600+ people worldwide, united by a culture that values trust, speed, and continuous growth.

  • See the Speed: Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, discuss the hyper-growth journey, from $0 to $100M ARR in just four years

  • Hear the Voice of the Team: Explore our "Life at Drata" page for employee testimonials on our collaborative and the growth opportunities available.

  • Experience the Impact: See why we are consistently recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces lists.

  • Connect with Us on Socials: LinkedIn - follow us for company updates, employee stories, and career news.

Job Summary:

The Senior Channel Business Manager (Sr. CBM) is responsible for driving revenue growth through key partnerships and alliances. This individual will lead efforts with VARs, MSSPs, & system integrators. Candidates will need a proven track record of strategic and analytical problem solving with the ability to work cross-functionally both within Drata and with partners. CBM’s who are able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment with partners while staying focused and organized are positioned well to succeed at Drata.

This role will be managing East Coast partnerships so we will be hiring in one of the following locations: NYC, NJ, Connecticut or Boston.

What you’ll do:

  • Expand Drata’s market reach by developing and managing strategic partnerships with enterprise solution providers, including Optiv, WWT, CDW, SHI, and others.

  • Own executive and field-level relationships within these partners to drive alignment, mindshare, and long-term joint success.

  • Build and execute joint business plans and strategic programs with each partner, defining shared goals, target accounts, co-selling motions, and revenue targets.

  • Enable and empower partner sales, solutions, and delivery teams through onboarding, training, and ongoing enablement so they can effectively position, sell, and deliver Drata to their customers.

  • Develop and implement strategies to integrate Drata into service-led offerings, including security, risk, and compliance advisory services provided by these partners.

  • Monitor, analyze, and report on partner performance using Salesforce and other reporting tools.

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience in GTM partnerships, operations, and/or strategy

  • Great interpersonal skills so you can collaborate with a diverse range of colleagues in other disciplines and cultures

  • Preferred background in the SaaS and/or technology space

  • Ability to gain the trust of senior management across a multitude of industries

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A top performer with a considerable track record of meeting and exceeding targets

  • Self-starter who brings ideas to life and takes pride in results

  • Resourceful, finding ways to get things done regardless of the obstacles

  • Technical background preferred

How we support you:
At Drata, our people are our strongest advantage—and we prove it with support that exceeds industry standards. Our total rewards package is designed to power your well-being, accelerate your growth, and keep your work-life balance thriving.

Explore how we invest in your Life at Drata.

  • Shared Success: We provide stock equity to ensure that as the company grows, you share directly in that success. Equity gives every employee a sense of ownership and the opportunity to celebrate our wins together—because your contributions don’t just support our progress; they help drive our collective success.

  • Health & Wellness: Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, along with comprehensive wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services designed to support your needs beyond traditional insurance.

  • Financial Well-being: A comprehensive suite of financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan, company-paid life and disability insurance, tax-advantaged spending accounts, and a range of discounted voluntary offerings to help you customize and strengthen your overall financial position.

  • Family Support: We want to support you in life's most important moments, so we offer a paid Parental Leave policy, after six months of employment. Employees also receive access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits and dedicated leave specialists who help guide you through the entire process.

  • Growth & Development: Generous annual stipends for both professional and personal development, empowering you to invest in your continued growth. You’ll also have access to a wide range of internal learning opportunities, ensuring you can build new skills, deepen your expertise, and advance your career with confidence.

  • Time Off & Flexibility: We believe that to do your best work, you should get the time you need for rest, rejuvenation and recovery. Drata offers a flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge.

This role will receive a competitive base salary, variable compensation, benefits, and/or stock, typically in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The applicable range of On-Target Earnings (OTE) for each US-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers based on the cost of labor for that geographic area. The expected OTE ranges for this role are set forth below, subject to change.

Tier 1: $223,900 - $276,600

Tier 2: $201,500 - $249,000

Tier 3: $179,100 - $221,200

You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s leveling and compensation–including a candidate’s professional background and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

What you'll do

  • The Senior Channel Business Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth through key partnerships and alliances, managing relationships with VARs, MSSPs, and system integrators. This includes developing strategic partnerships, executing joint business plans, and enabling partner sales teams.

About Drata

Replace manual GRC efforts, reduce costs, and save time preparing for audits and maintaining compliance. Drata is the trust management platform with the mission of serving as the trust layer between great companies. We help thousands of companies streamline compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, your own custom frameworks, and many more through continuous, automated control monitoring and evidence collection. Drata is backed by ICONIQ Growth, Alkeon, Salesforce Ventures, Notable Capital, Okta Ventures, SVCI (Silicon Valley CISO Investments), Cowboy Ventures, Leaders Fund, Basis Set Ventures, SV Angel, and many key industry leaders. Drata is based in San Diego, CA with team members across the globe.

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