Channel Business Manager
Norwalk, Connecticut, Us
• Worked closely with all levels of partners from executives to sales reps to implementation team • Extensive and ongoing training of partner sales team from product knowledge to securing wins • Supported partners live, via web, tradeshows, and events to "team-sell" into new accounts • Assigned and exceeded $3,700,000 quota at 125% and ranked top 10 nationally • Completed intensive Channel Specific Sales Training program from IPED (top channel education firm) • Worked with channel partners to close and implement enterprise accounts exceeding $1million • Perpetually monitored and supported partners' changing needs to maximize their success • Monitored and maintained compliance with partner program guidelines • Created detailed custom business plans for partners and managed to success • Successfully supported full partner portfolio with multiple opportunities and bringing sales to close • Understanding of how to incentivize and motivate partners to focus on selling desired services • Partner Program Awards: CRN 5 Star Program, CRN Channel Champion, VTN Partner of the Year, CRN Annual Report Card Winner, CRN Best Companies to Partner With • End-user Wins: AT&T, Valero, HEB, Air Force Recruiting (600 locations), Whole Foods, Keller Williams • Proficient in forecasting with management throughout sales cycles and maintaining full pipeline • Served as liaison between partners, customer, and internal team to create and support solutions • Frequently traveled regionally and nationally for presentations, tradeshows, and customer meetings