Channel Operations Manager - MEA and Emerging Markets

Infor Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud-based software leader in Dubai is seeking a Channel Operations Manager to manage a portfolio of partners across the MEA and Eastern Europe. This role involves driving partner sales, ensuring certification, and maintaining high-quality partner relationships. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in channel management, strong communication skills, and an understanding of SaaS business models. Travel is required up to 50%, enhancing partnerships and driving growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in channel or partner management, ideally in SaaS or ERP.
• Experience in managing partners with revenue responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across MEA and Eastern Europe.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of partners.
• Drive partner-attributed sales targets.
• Act as the primary liaison between Infor and its partners.

Skills

Channel partner management

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

SaaS/ERP knowledge

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

The Channel Operations Manager, MEA and Emerging Markets manages, develops, and accelerates Infor’s partner ecosystem across the Middle East & Africa (MEA) and Eastern Europe. The role enables partners to sell, implement, and support Infor’s cloud-based ERP and industry-specific SaaS solutions.

A Day In The Life Typically Includes:

• Own and manage a portfolio of partners across tier-one and tier-two markets
• Drive partner-attributed sales targets and revenue growth
• Ensure partners are enabled, certified, and aligned to Infor’s go-to-market strategy
• Act as the primary liaison between Infor and its partners, ensuring operational alignment and a consistent, high-quality customer experience
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with strategic partners
• Co-develop annual partner business plans (revenue/ACV targets, solution/industry focus, market coverage)
• Conduct regular performance and governance reviews (QBRs)
• Lead forecast calls and pipeline reviews
• Monitor key performance indicators (revenue growth, win rates, deal conversion, sales cycle, forecast accuracy)
• Design and execute enablement programs (product portfolio, cloud value proposition, sales methodologies)
• Drive completion and maintenance of partner certifications
• Administer and promote Infor’s Partner Program
• Collaborate with marketing teams on joint go-to-market plans
• Identify and recruit new partners
• Manage onboarding and early-stage enablement
• Define roles and responsibilities for co-delivery and service engagements
• Oversee partner commission and incentive processes
• Track and report partner performance metrics
• Act as the voice of the partner internally, collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Regional scope: MEA and Eastern Europe
• Tier-Two Countries (remote-first): All other MEA and Eastern Europe markets
• Travel requirement: Up to 50% across the region, higher frequency in tier-one countries
• Strategic relationship management
• SaaS/ERP solution and industry knowledge
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Results orientation and accountability
• Coaching, enablement, and partner development
• Cultural awareness and adaptability

Performance Metrics:

• Partner-attributed revenue and ACV growth (by region and tier)
• Partner pipeline coverage, forecast accuracy, and win rates
• Certification, enablement, and activation of partners
• Ecosystem growth and health (coverage, capacity, quality)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5–8 years of experience in channel or partner management, ideally within SaaS, ERP, or enterprise software
• Success managing partners in a quota-carrying/revenue-driving role across multi-country territories
• Strong understanding of SaaS/cloud business models, partner economics, enterprise sales processes
• Experience in business planning, QBRs, pipeline management, forecasting, joint go-to-market, and demand generation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Fluent in English; additional regional languages (Arabic, Polish, Czech, etc.) are an advantage
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% across MEA and Eastern Europe

About Infor

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