The Channel Partner Manager develops and enhances relationships with referral and reseller partners, this role focuses on managing the onboarding and continuous engagement of new channel partners to drive business growth. This role involves overseeing conflict resolution, streamlining onboarding processes, and ensuring compliance and integrity across partnerships. Additionally, the Manager serves as a vital link, and facilitates effective communication within the organization and amongst channel partners, while providing leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Tips for Channel Partner Manager Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume
1. Channel Partner Manager, Tech Solutions Inc., Austin, TX
Job Summary:
- Identify and proactively target prospective partners across various industries to establish collaborative channel sales relationships (refer, co-sell, re-sell)
- Evaluate, negotiate and sign partnership agreements following TRUCE Partner Program objectives
- Act as a market development pioneer in conjunction with partners to create new beach-head success
- Develop joint go-to-market plans and drive the execution with channel partners for revenue generation
- Evangelize the TRUCE value proposition within the partner organization and facilitate the partner’s value proposition
- Work closely with partner sales and marketing to execute GTM plans resulting in partner-sourced and partner-influenced ACV growth
- Conduct account planning and sales strategies with partners to build sales pipeline
- Facilitate field coordination to promote partner and TRUCE sales engagement
- Support partner lead registration and related processes for ongoing business
- Deliver partner enablement to ensure completion of training and staffing requirements
- Coordinate with Sales Ops and others to facilitate partner sales transaction processing
- Establish regular cadence to manage pipeline and forecast, including CRM opportunity tracking
Skills on Resume:
- Partnership Development (Hard Skills)
- Negotiation and Agreement Management (Hard Skills)
- Market Development (Hard Skills)
- Go-to-Market Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Value Proposition Communication (Soft Skills)
- Sales and Marketing Collaboration (Hard Skills)
- Sales Pipeline Management (Hard Skills)
- Operational Coordination (Hard Skills)
2. Channel Partner Manager, Innovate IT Services, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Setting out strategies about partners in the various market segments, taking part in the various segment teams at ABB
- Identification of new product and service needs for the stated market and customers.
- Development of roadmaps with the business segments
- Visit customers and prospects to generate sufficient offers and quotes to achieve the target
- Participate in (networking) events aimed to expand the network as well as that of ABB
- Preparing reports on new markets and segments
- Work closely together with other ABB divisions and business units to fully capitalize on opportunities
- Keep informed of developments and opportunities within the segment
- Work with a team of sales engineers and technical specialists
- Convert the added value provided by ABB into client-specific advantages.
Skills on Resume:
- Market Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
- Market Needs Identification (Hard Skills)
- Roadmap Development (Hard Skills)
- Customer Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
- Networking and Event Participation (Soft Skills)
- Market Analysis and Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Market Awareness and Opportunity Monitoring (Hard Skills)
3. Channel Partner Manager, Digital Dynamics LLC, Seattle, WA
Job Summary:
- Accountable for managing Channel Partners (CPs) and Channel Partner Specialist activities in the assigned countries in the EMEA region
- Proactively seeking and finding new CPs in the territories not served by IDT business
- Sign up new CPs by issuing contractual re-seller agreements
- Provide product and sales training, monitor and evaluate CP performance with sales and activity-based KPIs
- Set up sales targets and take full responsibility for achieving and exceeding set targets
- Track team and associate-level KPIs to drive the team to achieve targets in the region.
- Develop and execute strategies to drive sales and market penetration in CP-assigned territories.
- Monitor CP performance by supporting regular online or face-to-face meetings
- Support and take part in customer meetings organized by channel partners
- Proactively support with sales process, especially with NGS-related opportunities.
- Support the movement of opportunities through the sales funnel and verify that funnel metrics are on target
- Actively engage and establish rapport with key opinion leaders with the help of CPs
Skills on Resume:
- Channel Partner Management (Hard Skills)
- Business Development (Hard Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
- Training and Development (Hard Skills)
- Sales Target Setting and Achievement (Hard Skills)
- KPI Management (Hard Skills)
- Sales Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
4. Channel Partner Manager, Visionary Ventures, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Develop specific market knowledge in designated target markets
- Implement and support adopted go-to-market strategies
- Support assigned partners in market entry and development
- Coordinating and ensuring sales targets in defined target markets
- Develop and support sales-promoting measures in target markets
- Be the first point of contact for all sales-related matters
- Actively support multinational sales projects (key account management)
- Senior partner of the channel partners in large-scale sales projects
- Sales contact for customer inquiries in unoccupied markets
- Helping shape a sustainable international corporate structure and culture
Skills on Resume:
- Market Analysis and Research (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Partnership Management (Hard Skills)
- Sales Target Management (Hard Skills)
- Sales Promotion (Hard Skills)
- Customer Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Key Account Management (Hard Skills)
- International Business Acumen (Hard Skills)
5. Channel Partner Manager, Nexus Technologies, Charlotte, NC
Job Summary:
- Assist in partner sales calls either in person or by phone/video.
- Develop sales opportunities together with partners and define programs to increase revenue.
- Maintain accurate sales pipeline and booked revenue reports and trends.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across partnership organizations.
- Proactively seek feedback and create solutions to help foster positive business relationships.
- Accountable for assigned partner revenues.
- Coordinate and manage in-house partner resources, ensuring execution of agreed-upon commitments.
- Establish and report on relevant partner metrics and key performance indicators.
- Collaborate with planning/insights, operations, and marketing to develop related marketing/sales materials and strategies.
- Ability to show a complete understanding of product features and benefits, rates and packaging.
- Own the entire sales process and retention cycle.
- Hold the highest level of integrity and trust with channel partners.
Skills on Resume:
- Sales Enablement (Hard Skills)
- Partnership Development (Hard Skills)
- Pipeline Management (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Problem-Solving and Solution Creation (Soft Skills)
- Revenue Accountability (Hard Skills)
- Resource Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Metrics and KPI Reporting (Hard Skills)
6. Channel Partner Manager, Precision Solutions, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Managing strategic growth of the Channel Partners as a partner resource
- Identification and onboarding of prospective new Channel Partners aligned to strategic requirements
- Building professional and trusting relationships with all Channel Partners
- Managing existing Channel Partners to ensure the relationship is optimized and successfully developed for both parties
- Collaborating across internal teams as the Channel Partners advocate
- Scheduling and holding Channel Partners review meetings
- Monitoring Channel Partners performance and addressing issues where appropriate
- Ensuring that Channel Partners' behavior is aligned with the brand
- Ensuring Channel Partners skills and tools are maintained and up to date
- Integrating new partners into Endress+Hausers systems and processes
- Seeking to develop further opportunities for business success for both parties beyond the execution of service work
Skills on Resume:
- Strategic Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Business Development (Hard Skills)
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
- Partner Performance Management (Hard Skills)
- Brand Alignment (Soft Skills)
- Training and Development (Hard Skills)
- Process Integration (Hard Skills)
- Business Development Initiatives (Hard Skills)
7. Channel Partner Manager, Fusion Networks, Minneapolis, MN
Job Summary:
- Responsibility for meeting regional Channel booking targets.
- Develop and implement regional sales strategy including plans and programs
- Maximize market penetration of Viavi Products through Channel Partners.
- Manage the process of hiring, segmenting and developing new Channel partners in the region, setting business plan, goals and activity plan.
- Manage and motivate Channel Partners to meet defined commercial and market goals.
- Manage Conflict and secure bigger deals with Channel Partners.
- Ensuring that Channel Partners are equipped commercially and technically to be worthy partners for VIAVI through coaching, sales support, training, etc.
- Secure Partners comply with VIAVI Velocity Partner processes
- Use proactively with VIAVI Velocity Portal and comply with VIAVI Forecasting and Business planning requirements.
- Recommend and implement improvements to the existing sales network in the region.
Skills on Resume:
- Sales Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
- Channel Partner Management (Hard Skills)
- Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills)
- Sales Enablement (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
- Business Planning and Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Partnership Development (Hard Skills)
- Network Improvement (Hard Skills)
8. Channel Partner Manager, Stellar Systems, Atlanta, GA
Job Summary:
- Arrange and hold in conjunction with Channel Partners, technical seminars, product presentations and customer demonstrations.
- Responsible for ensuring that the pricing and discount policy is adhered to and maintained within the authorized limits
- Ensuring the partners are kept aware of VIAVI pricing and product developments.
- Develop direct contact/relationship with strategically important customers and key accounts.
- Remain informed of competitor status, products, advantages and weaknesses.
- Remain informed of market conditions and trends.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the region's channel partners in VIAVI Solutions Business Units.
- Understand fully the benefits and functionality of each VIAVI solution offered.
- Be fully informed of product roadmaps.
- Provide accurate booking forecasts and keep up-to-date customer and pipeline records in the CRM system.
Skills on Resume:
- Communication and Presentation Skills (Soft Skills)
- Sales and Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Market and Competitive Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Product Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Forecasting and CRM Management (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Thinking (Soft Skills)
- Adaptability and Learning (Soft Skills)
9. Channel Partner Manager, Quantum Innovations, Salt Lake City, UT
Job Summary:
- Build and execute a partner plan to drive qualified opportunities for ShipStation in the market
- Identify and develop deep, strategic relationships within the premier Solution Provider network
- Provide a single point of contact for Solution Providers for their sales, marketing and customer deployment efforts with ShipStation
- Develop and deliver sales and marketing campaigns to the Solution Provider to drive new ShipStation user acquisition and revenue growth
- Being an evangelist ShipStation at industry events, virtual and on-site partner/end-user meetings
- Advocating internally for partners and their clients to drive satisfaction and loyalty
- Help to organize and participate in yearly CP meeting
- Seek help and report competitors’ behaviors to relevant stakeholders
- Achieve and exceed set sales targets for the assigned territory
- Stay connected to the new developments in the genomics market, especially in the field of NGS.
Skills on Resume:
- Partner Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
- Sales and Marketing Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Event Management and Public Speaking (Hard Skills)
- Customer Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
- Advocacy and Negotiation (Soft Skills)
- Organizational and Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Market Awareness and Competitive Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Sales Target Achievement (Hard Skills)
10. Channel Partner Manager, Spectrum Solutions, Indianapolis, IN
Job Summary:
- Driving the Channel Partner pipeline
- Developing a Channel Partner strategy including geography, industry verticals, solutions scope and compensation/revenue sharing models
- Track all inquiries and quotes, ensuring they are progressing and being driven to closure.
- Works with Channel Partners to establish a Sales Plan and Strategies
- Perform Channel Partner prospecting, qualification, negotiation and ongoing follow-up
- Drive the commercial strategy and augment to match changes in strategies
- Drive compliance and hygiene in Salesforce CRM for all sales activities and target attainment
- Assist with filtering development opportunities and functional changes to expand the ATS Software Products market.
- Leading and Coaching Channel Sales and Support
Skills on Resume:
- Channel Partner Management (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Sales Pipeline Management (Hard Skills)
- Sales Planning and Execution (Hard Skills)
- Prospecting and Qualification (Hard Skills)
- Adaptability and Strategic Agility (Soft Skills)
- CRM Management (Hard Skills)
- Market Development (Hard Skills)
11. Channel Partner Manager, Summit Strategies, Sacramento, CA
Job Summary:
- Responsible for training, leveraging, collaborating and engaging with the Channel sales teams and support teams
- Responsible for generating, validating and assisting quotes and proposals for customers.
- Educates new and existing channels by establishing programs/seminars in the areas of new account sales and growth, sales of emerging products and multi-product sales, profitability, improved presentation strategies and competitive strategies.
- Manages existing Channel Partners by holding them accountable for their business plans and regional forecasts.
- Represents the ATS/Digital Services organization in external business relationships with channel partners, distribution and customers
- Marketing and Advertising for and with Channel Partners
- Drives and contributes to marketing/advertising materials, videos, brochures, Webpages and other material as related to Channel Partner needs.
- Supports the development roadmap for Digital Solutions, particularly Illuminate Manufacturing Intelligence, and direction as a digital and services organization
Skills on Resume:
- Channel Sales Management (Hard Skills)
- Quoting and Proposal Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Educational Program Development (Hard Skills)
- Channel Partner Management (Hard Skills)
- External Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
- Marketing and Advertising Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Content Development (Hard Skills)
- Digital Solutions Development Support (Hard Skills)
12. Channel Partner Manager, Pinnacle Platforms, Nashville, TN
Job Summary:
- Represent the OTTO Motors business and liaise with current strategic partner
- Collaborate with strategic partners on identifying opportunities and managing those opportunities through close
- Develop and execute a sales enablement program for strategic partners to increase bookings and revenue through each partner
- Collaborate with OTTO Motors’ Applications Engineering team
- Develop and execute a pre-sales enablement program with the goal of partner self-sufficiency in the technical scoping stage of the sales cycle
- Devise individualized partner strategies and develop business relationships across the organization
- Elevating OTTO Motors' position within the partner to drive revenue opportunities
- Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management to develop joint marketing opportunities with strategic partners
- Work with potential new strategic partners to identify opportunities
- Collaborate on sales cycles, engage in sales enablement and develop joint marketing opportunities
- Be responsible for pipeline growth, bookings and revenue growth for partners
Skills on Resume:
- Strategic Partnership Management (Soft Skills)
- Sales Enablement (Hard Skills)
- Technical Aptitude (Hard Skills)
- Business Development (Soft Skills)
- Marketing Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Pipeline Management (Hard Skills)
- Negotiation and Influencing (Soft Skills)
- Collaboration and Teamwork (Soft Skills)
13. Channel Partner Manager, Horizon Holdings, Miami, FL
Job Summary:
- Develop new referral and reseller partner relationships
- Manage/enhance onboarding of new channel partners
- Manage/resolve channel partners' conflicts
- Be responsible for the development, documentation, processes definition and procedures/best practices
- Cultivate long-term relationships with channel partners to support business growth
- Act as a single point of contact for the channel partners
- Effectively communicate within the organization (channel, sales, Implementation, It, etc.) as well as the external channel community
- Manage process for onboarding channel partners, keeping track of all implementations
- Share standards, best practices and capabilities across the channel team, sales and AMTdirect
- Provide leadership and mentoring of AMTdirect Team members relating to channel partners
- Drive continuous improvement and simplification activities by identifying, and solving process gaps
- Create a culture of the highest integrity and compliance within channel partners
- Develop and manage program risk profiles
Skills on Resume:
- Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills)
- Process Development and Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
- Leadership and Mentoring (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Compliance and Integrity (Soft Skills)