Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: general purpose:
The channel manager wins, maintains, and expands relationships with assigned channel partnersAssigned to channel partners based on geography, channel, or market, the channel manager is responsible for achieving sales, profitability, and partner recruitment objectivesThe channel manager represents the entire range of company products and services to assigned partners though may focus on a specific solution or product set such as tpx’s ucx unified communicationsThe channel manager reports to the vice president of channel sales.
Reports to (supervisor/manager):
Reports to vp channel sales.
Direct reports: none.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned partner accounts.
Coordinates the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet partner performance objectives and partners’ expectations.
Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned partner accounts.
Proactively leads a defined joint partner onboarding planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones associated with a productive partner relationship.
Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates partner needs on an ongoing basis.
Sells for, with and through partner organizations to end users in coordination with partner sales resources.
Manages potential channel conflict with other firm sales channels by fostering excellent communication internally and externally, and through strict adherence to channel rules of engagement.
Leads solution development efforts that best address end user needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company and partner personnel.
Ensures partner compliance with partner agreements and contracts.
Drives adoption of company programs among assigned partners.
From agent manager jd:
Train tpx agents on products, order process, support procedures, portals, commissions and pricing to secure new revenue with business customers.
Responsible for initial and ongoing sales training and strategic planning.
Recruit new agents to sign agent agreements with tpx.
Assist agents to create, present and close opportunities with potential customers.
Provide ongoing agent channel management by tracking productivity, making program modifications when necessary and forecasting.
Secure monthly sales, implement sales promotions and launching new products services.
Communicate contract terms to channel partnersEnsure that all new agreements are properly executed.
Provide accurate weekly and monthly forecasting and sales funnels to management
Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined by human resources, sales operations and market.
Provide ongoing communication of product, process or policy changes to your assigned agents.
As necessary, troubleshoot and communicate issues to various internal departments for resolution
Offer our agents exemplary response to all forms of communication via phone, email or fax.
Providing competitive feedback to sales management and marketing on a consistent basis.
Attend meetings as requested to assist in the development of our products and channel direction.
Collaborate with sales operations to resolve customer and channel partner related issues.
Desired minimum qualifications:
Education and experience:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration or sales and marketing is preferred;
Four or more (4+) years of channel sales experience in a business to-business sales environment.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
In agent manager jd,
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience.
5 years sales experience working within the telecommunications industry
Minimum of 3 years sales experience working within the agent channel either for a carrier or telecom agency
Proven successful performance in a sales position with the ability to close and cement sales
Proven track record of selling multiple products to customers and sales performance achievement in past positions
Proven track record with being able to work with all departments to promote sales, assist in provisioning or resolve customer issues.
Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to excel in a team oriented atmosphere.
Solid math skills and the ability to analyze order and forecast data.
Strong written/verbal communications skills including experience dealing directly with customers.
Excellent presentation skills.
Advanced computer skills in microsoft office.
High degree of flexibility in handling assignments and the ability to adapt to change in the work environment.
Capable of working in a fast-past environment.
Must be detail oriented and a highly organized team player.
Special requirements:
Ability to drive personal or company vehicle is an essential function of this position in accordance with company policy.
Must have a clean dmv with a maximum of 3 pointsNo duis within the past 3 years.
Tools and equipment used:
Personal computer, including word-processing, database and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy and fax machine.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires regional extensive travel and remote work as well as office timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Selection guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interviews and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performedThe omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
