Director, Government Alliance & Channel Sales (remote)

Director of Alliance and Channel Sales

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our government vertical, our solutions assist government agencies and law enforcement to drive insights from complex data sets, improving operation efficiency, increasing program integrity, discovering, and recovering revenue, and making timely and informed decisions to enhance investigations. VitalChek® and LexisNexis® Payment Processing Solutions work together to make government services faster, safer, and more convenient for citizens. VitalChek is the nation's trusted online ordering network for official vital records, providing secure access to certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates directly from government agencies. LexisNexis Payment Processing Solutions extend that trust to financial transactions—offering agencies PCI-compliant, fraud-resistant tools to collect, reconcile, and distribute funds efficiently. Together, these solutions combine proven identity verification, advanced analytics, and secure payment infrastructure, that empower agencies to deliver the speed and security today's citizens expect—while maintaining the integrity, accountability, and trust that define effective public service.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Alliance and Channel Sales to lead our efforts with alliance and channel partners of our VitalChek and LexisNexis Payment Processing business.

About the Job

The Director of Alliance and Channel Sales will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive alliance sales strategy, focused on partnerships with system integrators, ISVs, and other channel partners to drive revenue growth and market penetration of VitalChek and LexisNexis Payment Processing Solutions within the government. This role is responsible for the complete partner lifecycle – new partner recruitment, partner onboarding, and partner revenue generation and growth. The ideal candidate is an experienced alliance and channel salesperson with a proven track record of building and managing successful alliance partnerships with system integrators and ISVs in the public sector, preferably with an emphasis in payments processing. Additionally, they should have extensive knowledge of the payments industry and the payment processing requirements of government agencies.

You'll Be Responsible For

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Executing the strategic alliance sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and expand market share in the assigned markets.
• Staying informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform alliance and channel sales strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Representing the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote our solutions and strengthen partner relationships.

Partner Management:

• Identifying, prioritizing, and pursuing potential partners and opportunities, including system integrators, ISVs, channel partners, government associations, and other strategic alliances, while ensuring alignment with company strategy and objectives.
• Conducting regular business reviews with alliance partners to assess performance, identify opportunities for growth, and address any challenges.
• Providing regular reports and updates to senior leadership on alliance partner performance, market trends, and other metrics.
• Strategic account management for assigned partners and ensures the success of the partnership as demonstrated by revenue growth and expansion of the relationship.

Revenue Generation:

• Meeting revenue targets with sell to/through/with partners and/or assigned vertical markets.
• Managing individual pipeline and track progress through the sales cycle.
• Identifying and adding sales opportunities to the sales pipeline through alliance partners.
• Leading complex, strategic negotiations, and deliver on subsequent agreements.

Partner Enablement:

• Providing partners with training, sales enablement tools, and ongoing support.
• Addressing challenges and issues arising from partner engagement, minimizing customer impact while balancing stakeholder needs and expectations.

Relationship Building:

• Coordinating with and support the direct sales team to help advance their sales strategy through partners.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including market strategy, marketing, product, legal, and customer support teams, to ensure alliance partners have the tools and information needed to succeed.
• Engaging internal and external resources and stakeholders in support of partnership objectives and sales opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, or a related field; MBA preferred. Strong personal network and relationships within the government payments industry. Knowledge and experience in government sales and procurement. Experience working with government-focused partners, such as system integrators, ISVs, or industry influencers. 10+ years of experience in alliance and channel partners sales or related field. Ideally with payments processors. Experience in sourcing, qualifying, and forming business relationships with C-suite executives. Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth through alliance and channel partnerships. Strong understanding of the federal government procurement process and partner ecosystem, including key players, trends, and challenges. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and a fast-paced, evolving environment. Ability to think strategically and execute tactically. Experience with Salesforce and other sales analytics tools. Travel required, up to 60%. Will need to work east coast hours.

Pay Range

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $106,300 - $197,500. Total Target Cash: $163,500 - $303,600. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. Base Pay Range for CO is $106,300 - $197,500. TTC for CO is $163,500 - $303,600. Base Pay Range for IL is $111,600 - $207,400. TTC for IL is $171,600 - $318,900. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $116,900 - $217,200. TTC for Chicago, IL is $179,800 - $334,000. Base Pay Range for MD is $111,600 - $207,400. TTC for MD is $171,600 - $318,900. Base Pay Range for NY is $116,900 - $217,200. TTC for NY is $179,800 - $334,000. Base Pay Range for New York City is $122,200 - $227,100. TTC for New York City is $188,000 - $349,200. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $101,000 - $187,600. TTC for Rochester, NY is $155,300 - $288,400. Base Pay Range for OH is $101,000 - $187,600. TTC for OH is $155,300 - $288,400. Pay mix between base and variable pay varies based on sales role; please discuss with the recruiter. Application deadline is 12/12/2025.

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

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