Channel Sales Executive
Auto Import<p><strong>About Motorq</strong></p><p>Every day, cars are wirelessly transmitting real-time data directly from their onboard systems. Most of that data goes unused.</p><p>Motorq (pronounced mo-torque) is changing that. We’re the leading Connected Vehicle Intelligence platform, built in direct partnership with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers — 25+ brands and counting. We deliver AI-powered solutions for some of the world's largest fleets, car rental companies, dealerships, and lenders, helping them improve operations, cut fuel consumption, and reduce accidents.</p><p>Our leadership team brings interdisciplinary experience across automotive engineering, AI, data science, and SaaS. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Seattle, Motorq has raised a $40M+ Series B and is growing rapidly across new geographies and use cases.</p><p>We're a team of people who dream big, hold each other to a high standard, and run toward hard problems. If you want to own meaningful work at a company with real traction and a multi-billion dollar market opportunity, we'd love to meet you.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Motorq has built deep direct relationships with enterprise customers — and we are now expanding our go-to-market reach through a strategic channel of reseller partners. Telematics Service Providers (TSPs) and Dealer Software Providers (DSPs) are already embedded in the day-to-day operations of fleets and dealerships across North America. Motorq's Channel Sales Executive will turn those relationships into a powerful growth multiplier. <br><br>This is a senior individual contributor role focused on recruiting, enabling, and driving revenue through channel partners — not managing them administratively, but activating them commercially. You will develop the channel playbook, negotiate partner agreements, design incentive structures, and work hand-in-hand with partners to create joint pipeline, close deals, and build lasting commercial momentum. <br><br>The ideal candidate understands channel economics deeply — how reseller margins work, how to build incentive programs that actually change partner behavior, and how to structure pricing that makes the channel attractive without undercutting the direct business.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li><p>Identify, recruit, and onboard high-potential TSP and DSP channel partners that have access to the fleet and dealership segments Motorq serves.</p></li><li><p>Develop and manage joint business plans with key partners — setting revenue targets, pipeline milestones, and co-selling motions that drive measurable results.</p></li><li><p>Design and evolve the channel pricing and incentive framework — including reseller margins, tiered discounts, and performance-based rebate structures — in partnership with Sales and Finance leadership.</p></li><li><p>Enable partners to sell and support Motorq effectively — building training programs, sales tools, demo environments, and technical documentation tailored for channel use.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with partner sales teams in the field, co-selling to end customers and helping partners position Motorq against competing solutions.</p></li><li><p>Track and report channel pipeline, revenue, and partner health metrics — using data to identify where to invest and where to course-correct.</p></li><li><p>Build strong executive relationships within partner organizations, ensuring Motorq is a strategic priority and not just another product in a crowded portfolio.</p></li><li><p>Partner internally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to ensure channel deals are executed smoothly and customers receive a consistent Motorq experience.</p></li><li><p>Stay current on the competitive TSP and DSP landscape — understanding how partners evaluate and prioritize connected vehicle data solutions.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p><ul><li><p>Channel-native — you have built or scaled a channel program before and understand from experience what makes partners actually sell, not just sign agreements.</p></li><li><p>Commercially sophisticated — you understand channel economics intuitively: margins, co-op funds, SPIFs, tiered incentives, and how pricing decisions ripple through a reseller model.</p></li><li><p>A relationship builder — you earn the trust of partner executives and sales teams, and you stay top of mind through consistent value delivery, not just check-in calls.</p></li><li><p>Strategically focused — you think about channel coverage as a deliberate go-to-market strategy, not a list of partner names, and you build plans that reflect that.</p></li><li><p>Hands-on and scrappy — you are comfortable doing the early-stage work of building a channel from the ground up, without a large team or established infrastructure behind you.</p></li><li><p>Collaborative internally — you work closely with direct sales to avoid conflict, align on territories, and make the channel additive to the overall business.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>6+ years of channel sales or partner management experience in a B2B SaaS or technology company, with a demonstrated track record of driving revenue through resellers.</p></li><li><p>Deep familiarity with channel economics — reseller margin structures, incentive program design, co-selling models, and partner tiering.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with TSPs, telematics providers, fleet software vendors, dealer software companies, or adjacent technology resellers is a strong plus.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of connected vehicle data, fleet telematics, or automotive software ecosystems is highly valued.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to recruit and activate new channel partners — not just manage existing ones.</p></li><li><p>Strong negotiation skills and experience structuring partner agreements, pricing schedules, and commercial terms.</p></li><li><p>CRM discipline (Salesforce or equivalent) and comfort managing channel pipeline and partner performance data.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Logistics</strong></p><ul><li><p>Full-time role, remote-first.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid if based in the SF Bay Area.</p></li><li><p>Travel approximately 5–7 business days per month to partner sites, industry events, and the SF Bay Area.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><p>Base salary: $125,000–$175,000 per year.</p></li><li><p>On-target earnings (OTE): $250,000–$350,000 — uncapped. Top performers earn above range.</p></li><li><p>Equity participation.</p></li><li><p>Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave.</p></li></ul>