Channel Sales Manager

Responsibilities Responsible for all Channel revenue growth & retention in the assigned territory. Develop a plan for overall channel partner sales growth, including recruitment and certification of new value added resellers. Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned partner accounts.Establishing and executing key accounts plans with Channel Partners in territory with a focus on accelerating sales growth, promoting complete solutions and further penetrating customer accounts and targeted market.Recruit new prospective partners by scheduling meetings and effectively Presenting Enterprise services and products with high-level value proposition and ability to customize the presentation depending on the needs of the partner.Work in coordination with channel marketing to execute the channel strategy, apply the channel program (reseller recruitment and on-boarding) and coordinate lead generation activities with partners and sales channel.Develop and manage relationship up to the executive level of our channel partners through meetings and interactions.Proactively leads a joint partner planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones associated with a productive partner relationshipSupport partners in pursuing and identifying opportunities. Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates partner needs on an ongoing basis.Sells 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.Required Education / QualificationBachelors Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Marketing, ICT or related qualification will be an advantage 5 to 10 years Channel Sales experience within the ICT industry with a successful proven track recordAbility to transfer knowledge to others through verbal and written format.Ability to work with technical resources to translate technical information for Presentation to both technical and non-technical partner executives.Ability to deliver technology presentations of current and developing products and solutions.Proven track record of recruiting resellers and ramping up the businessAbility to work at the highest executive levels of partnerProven track record measured by over achievement of sales targets and customerStrong individual contributor that requires little supervision.