Channel Account Manager

What You’ll Do (aka Responsibilities)

• Identify and qualify prospective partners to resell Azul products to their customer base and via a partner program
• Educate prospective partners on the partner program, requirements and deliverables
• Develop opportunities for prospecting and marketing generated leads
• Promptly and efficiently respond to, engage with and qualify inbound leads and inquiries from partners
• Collaborate with sales and marketing team members on strategic sales approaches as it relates to partner productivity
• Develop and execute a strong and effective prospecting plan of attack for new partners in the UK, Ireland and Norther Europe
• Ensure successful follow through of sales cycle by maintaining accurate activity and lead qualification information in SFDC
• Provide in depth information to both the Account Executives and the VP Sales in the region regarding recruitment efforts
• Conduct new partner and ongoing enablement and training using the partner portal
• Maintain accurate and thorough records for partner calls, emails, notes, tasks, demos and other relevant information in compliance with organization policy
• Travel required across the region from time to time

What You’ll Bring (aka Experience, Skills Education)

• Minimum 10+ years' experience in Channel sales working with global top tier partners such as SoftwareOne, Insight, SHI, Logicalis, etc. throughout the UK and Northern Europe.
• Minimum 5+ years' knowledge or experience working with development platforms or development tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree and MBA is a plus
• Any prior direct sales experience will be an advantage as well
• Experience in SFDC and Clari preferred
• Strong verbal and written communications
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong negotiating skills