Channel Development Manager
Current• Recruited new prospective partners by scheduling new meetings and effectively presented Alcatel-Lucent high-level value proposition with ability to customize the presentation depending on the needs of the partner.• Supported partners in pursuing and identifying opportunities.• Responsible for all Channel revenue growth & retention in Singapore SMB market.• Developed plans for overall channel partner sales growth, including recruitment and certification of new value added… Show more • Recruited new prospective partners by scheduling new meetings and effectively presented Alcatel-Lucent high-level value proposition with ability to customize the presentation depending on the needs of the partner.• Supported partners in pursuing and identifying opportunities.• Responsible for all Channel revenue growth & retention in Singapore SMB market.• Developed plans for overall channel partner sales growth, including recruitment and certification of new value added resellers.• Worked in coordination with channel marketing to execute the channel strategy, applied the channel program (reseller recruitment and on-boarding) and coordinated lead generation activities with partners and sales channel.• Developed and managed relationship up to the executive level of channel partners through phone and on-site visits.• Communicated value proposition, company vision, products and service capabilities to partner targets.• Drove joint partner/channel sales opportunities, including the negotiation of a favourable outcome for all parties.• Used sales tools for accurate forecasting of current and future business.• Assessed and monitored the business and technical service capability of partners.• Supported achievement of New Business Contract Bookings targets working primarily with the Business Development Team.• Operated and took ownership as the Channel Enabler to educate and enthuse motivation with the agreed channels.• Identified and prioritised Enablers and Blockers to the productivity of the channel.• Put in place and lead resolution plans for each of the enablers and blockers.• Monitored and modified the opportunity qualification process with channel business partners to ensure the opportunity pipeline is matched to the Alcatel-Lucent value proposition.• Worked closely with the partner to identify leads and business opportunities Show less