Work with Partners to build and manage sales pipeline to achieve revenue goals
Develop program objectives and co-develop partner business plans to support revenue commitment
Lead business planning and quarterly review process
Responsible with partner for timeliness and accuracy of partner forecast
Manage and deliver the entire process from sales through to delivery
Utilize Salesforce (sf.com) to support sales generation efforts
Work with current and target partners to understand offerings and include MetTel product
Work with partners on account mapping, go to market strategy, and facilitate MetTel Sales partnering efforts
Drive partner marketing programs to develop incremental revenue streams
Work closely with marketing to support partner-driven events and present to prospective and in-program channel partners
Ensure partner technical skill development and onboard new prospective partners
Evangelize the partnership and manage channel/sales conflict
Requirements
5-6 years’ experience in working in a Channel Sales role
BA/BS degree in Marketing, Business, Finance or equivalent experience
Experience selling both direct and through channels
State and Local Government vertical sales channel expert
Experience using sf.com to manage company
Proven ability to recognize, analyze, and take action on go to market approaches, marketing programs, joint value propositions, and business cases
Strong, demonstrated expertise in creating, executing on, and driving solutions selling and product marketing for enterprise software, especially in the context of major partnerships
Cross-functional influence, relationship building, and project management skills
Great team player; willing to take leadership role in driving initiatives and structuring approaches to new opportunities
Strong business acumen and negotiation abilities
Knowledge of sales of software or computer related products with emphasis on web infrastructure security