About the Role
This global role supports channel program management at Advanced Navigation through ownership of partner programs and collaboration with regional sales leaders.
Responsibilities
- Own the structure of how we work with partners including resellers and agents (operating model, partner value proposition, compensation / pricing framework)
- Own the processes and rules of engagement which govern how partners operate alongside of core / direct sales (e.g. territory management, deal registration, reporting, forecasting)
- Collaborate with the regional leader and regional channel resources to source and screen prospective partners as well as undertake the end-to-end commercial negotiation and engagement process
- Define and manage the partner onboarding experience, monitor partner readiness to compress time to value, define ongoing partner training and enablement needs
- Partner with internal groups including Customer Support, Sales, Product and Marketing to develop the relevant collateral, assets and tools needed to support partner business development activities
- Centrally manage and report on partner and program level performance (pipeline generation, qualified opportunity conversion, win rate, bookings), proactively manage underperforming partners
- Own the partner systems (CRM/PRM) requirements and workflows, define and manage program level reporting and analytics
- Build and maintain high quality relationships with counterparts from Advanced Navigation’s largest channel partners
Requirements
- Proven track record in developing, implementing and growing partner programs (preferred if this includes non-English speaking markets)
- Strong leadership skills, ideally within the context of a matrix organisation design
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Familiarity with positioning and navigation technologies
- Background spanning Defence and Commercial customers highly beneficial
- MBA beneficial but not required
Skills
- Channel sales
- Channel management
- CRM
- PRM
Experience Level
- 10+ years experience in channel sales and/or channel management
Education Level
- MBA beneficial but not required
