Location: Chicago
🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.
Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.
We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.
We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.
We’re expanding internationally and there’s a lot of room to grow with us.
As our first Channel Businesss Manager for Chicago, you will build Aikido’s channel motion from the ground up across VARs, resellers, and MSPs. This is a channel builder role focused on creating net-new pipeline through our existing network and activating partner sellers to generate revenue. You will collaborate closely with our US sales team and leadership, acting as the point person for partner-sourced growth in the region. This role is for a hunter mindset, someone who thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities, and building momentum where little exists.
Responsibilities
Build and own a net-new partner pipeline across VARs, resellers, and MSPs in the US East
Leverage your existing partner relationships to create early opportunities and accelerate market entry
Pitch Aikido to partner account managers and enable them to actively position and sell the product
Run joint GTM motions that generate real pipeline and revenue
Close partner-sourced deals while supporting partner-influenced opportunities
Track pipeline creation, partner engagement, and revenue KPIs through CRM/PRM
Identify and recruit new partners in collaboration with the global partnerships team
Help shape the early US channel playbook and repeatable motions
Your mission: build a strong partner-driven revenue engine in the US East, starting from zero and scaling with urgency.
4+ years in channel sales, partner sales, or B2B SaaS sales
Proven track record of building pipeline through partners
Existing network of VARs, resellers, or MSPs in Chicago and/or US East
Demonstrated ability to open doors and activate partner sellers
Experience in fast-paced or scale-up environments
Strong ownership mindset with a bias toward action and persistence
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and building new processes
Experience with PRM/CRM tools and pipeline reporting
Nice to have:
Cybersecurity or developer tools experience
What you can expect
Short decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.
Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.
Top-tier tech pay and equity.
High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.
Flexibility in working hours.
A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.
We hire for talent, drive, and potential. Everything else is noise.
Skills Required
- 4+ years in channel sales, partner sales, or B2B SaaS sales
- Proven track record of building pipeline through partners
- Existing network of VARs, resellers, or MSPs in Chicago and/or US East
- Experience in fast-paced or scale-up environments
- Experience with PRM/CRM tools and pipeline reporting
Aikido Security Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aikido Security and has not been reviewed or approved by Aikido Security.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is positioned as competitive, with multiple postings emphasizing “top‑tier tech pay” and some U.S. roles listing clear salary ranges. This signals market‑aligned pay practices, particularly across go‑to‑market openings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is prominently highlighted in role descriptions and described as “discussable” for early or high‑impact hires. This framing suggests meaningful ownership opportunities are available in select cases.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible working hours, remote‑first or hybrid setups, and periodic company gatherings are repeatedly emphasized. These elements provide lifestyle‑oriented perks that complement cash and equity.
Aikido Security Insights
What We Do
Secure code, cloud, and runtime in one central system. Find and fix vulnerabilities automatically, with Aikido AI. Get security done. World-class engineering teams choose Aikido to secure everything they build, host, and run: 1) One platform, total coverage. 2) Automate remediation, end-to-end. 3) Eliminate security debt. Get the fix, not the ticket. Aikido gets developers back to building.
