Channel Sales Executive

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
75K-85K Annually
Mid level
Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media
The Role
The Channel Sales Executive cultivates strategic relationships within HubSpot to drive revenue through co-selling, focusing on account mapping, joint strategies, and maintaining trust with HubSpot representatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
SmartBug Media is the most decorated HubSpot agency, recognized as a leader in crafting digital solutions that empower organizations to thrive across the entire customer lifecycle. From marketing and sales to revenue operations, customer success, and e-commerce, we combine sound strategies, cutting-edge AI, and digital innovation to deliver solutions that de-risk the future and drive sustainable growth.

With a fully remote team of over 250 professionals, we excel at creating intelligent web and digital ecosystems—from corporate websites to complex web applications—seamlessly integrated with AI-powered solutions. By aligning SmartBug's expertise with our clients' unique business realities, we build scalable, innovative tools that become engines for growth, setting the course for long-term success.

The Channel Sales Executive is responsible for cultivating strategic relationships within the HubSpot organization to drive revenue through co-selling. This role requires a deep understanding of the HubSpot ecosystem, channel sales dynamics, and a commitment to becoming the trusted, "go-to" solutions partner for HubSpot Growth Specialists and Service Consultants. You will act as the bridge between SmartBug and the HubSpot sales team, ensuring our services enable them to close more software, faster.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute engagement strategy to build relationships across SMB, Mid-Market and Corporate Sales segments within HubSpot.
  • Conduct regular account mapping sessions with HubSpot to analyze prospect lists, identify overlapping target accounts, and coordinate joint outreach strategies.
  • Analyze data to identify opportunities where our specialties align with HubSpot goals.
  • Present pipeline forecasts and channel health reports clearly to both internal leadership and external Partner Development Manager (PDM).
  • Represent agency at INBOUND and other partner events.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of HubSpot Growth Specialists, building strong, trusting "co-selling" relationships.
  • Prioritize immediate responsiveness to “Partner Assisted” leads, recognizing that speed-to-lead is critical for maintaining trust and momentum with referring HubSpot representatives.
  • Function as a strategic partner on sales calls, bridging the gap between technical requirements and business value.
  • Position the agency’s core competencies and specialized solutions within the HubSpot sales organization, ensuring all reps clearly understand the agency's ideal client profile and competitive differentiators.
  • Navigate and resolve conflicts with professionalism, ensuring the long-term partnership remains prioritized.
  • Drive full-cycle revenue generation against a personal goal of $1M+, managing the sales process from partner introduction through scoping, negotiation and contract execution.
  • Uphold rigorous pipeline hygiene and data integrity within HubSpot, applying strict qualification criteria to validate opportunities and ensure accurate forecasts.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continual learning regarding the HubSpot platform, staying ahead of product updates to remain a valuable resource to partners.
  • Inspire confidence during the sales process by demonstrating HubSpot acumen and industry expertise.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience selling with or through a software partner ecosystem. 
  • Knowledge: Deep understanding of the HubSpot corporate structure and ecosystem hierarchy, and the ability to navigate roles and motivations to advocate for the agency.
  • Partnership Approach: Proven ability to be a trusted advisor to the client and a supportive partner to the sales representative. Strategic mindset focused on long-term relationship capital.
  • Sales Skills: Strong proficiency in consultative selling methodologies. Ability to command a room, manage complex negotiations, and close high-value professional services contracts. 
  • Technical Skills: Conduct high-impact demos of solutions.
  • Power Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, consultative selling, project management abilities, and a proven track record of working independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working at a HubSpot partner agency.
  • HubSpot Software Certifications
  • Existing relationships within the HubSpot sales organization.

Top Skills

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The Company
HQ: Newport Beach, California
168 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

All Systems, Grow.
Get the most out of your full customer lifecycle with SmartBug Media, a full service digital agency creating resilient growth in every phase to deliver predictable growth for your organization.

We Know Where You Grow from Here.
We empower you to leverage the tools you're already using while introducing you to cutting-edge revenue and predictable revenue-generating strategies. Backed by deep technical expertise, SmartBug is ready to skyrocket your company.

Unmatched Expertise, Uncompromising Quality.
We don't throw around the word “expert” lightly. Our team is composed of industry veterans who've honed their technical and strategic skills from top-tier universities and globally-renowned brands. With us, you collaborate with experienced professionals unmatched anywhere else.

For over 15 years, we've not only mastered HubSpot, earning Partner of the Year twice and Elite Solutions Partner status. We have also established ourselves as a Klaviyo Master Elite partner, Google Premier partner, and proud Shopify partner. But we aren't about titles—it's our proven success, reflected in 500+ 5-star reviews, that speaks for our commitment to success.

Now is the time to grow with SmartBug.

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