Channel Account Manager
Key Responsibilities
Channel Partner Management:
- Supporting the RSM in developing and maintaining strong relationships with channel partners, including resellers & distributors.
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned channel partners.
- Review install base lists with partner on a regular basis maximise technical re-fresh activity.
Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with partners to create joint business plans, set sales targets, and identify RSM direct customer growth opportunity customer meetings
- Monitor partner performance, ensuring alignment with agreed-upon goals and strategies.
- Drive “From Channel” and “Deal Registered” revenue.
Channel Sales Enablement:
- Provide partners with the tools, resources, and training needed to successfully market and sell products or services and arrange RSM customer meetings
- Conduct regular business reviews to track progress, identify challenges, and implement solutions.
Revenue Generation:
- Drive sales growth through the channel by implementing marketing and promotional strategies and support Regional Sales Managers in developing Net New Customer meetings
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with partners to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Market and Competitive Analysis:
- Stay updated on market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to inform channel strategy.
- Provide feedback to internal teams on product and service improvements based on partner input.
- Work closely with Field Marketing Teams to develop strategies for Market Development Funds (MDF) and Co-op Development Funds (CDF) budget allocation, focusing on driving In-Flow and achieving measurable results. Cross-Functional Collaboration.
- Act as an advocate for channel partners within the organisation