Account Manager I

Vendasta Technologies; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Equity opportunities

Flex time

Annual work-from-anywhere options

Job summary

Vendasta Technologies is seeking an Account Manager I based in Saskatoon to build profitable relationships with Channel Partners. This role will focus on helping small and medium‑sized businesses succeed through strategic onboarding and support.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of sales experience, a deep understanding of channel partnerships, and skills in CRM tools. Vendasta offers competitive health benefits, equity opportunities, and a vibrant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years sales experience with a track record of achieving a quota of $1.5M+.
• Deep understanding of industry trends in channel partner management.
• Skilled in using CRM tools and demonstrating product features.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of agency partners and guide them with Go To Market strategy.
• Conduct regular check-ins to understand partners' business goals.
• Monitor partner metrics like activation, retention, and revenue growth.

Skills

Sales experience

Channel partner management

Customer relationships

CRM tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business

Tools

CRM tools

Google Docs

Adwords

Meta platforms

LinkedIn

Job description

Job Title: Account Manager I

Location: Saskatoon

About the Job

We’re looking for a Account Manager I who is energized by building profitable, long‑term relationships with Channel Partners by providing outstanding onboarding, education, and strategic support and excited to contribute to AI‑powered features that enhance our platform. In this role, you’ll play a key part in helping small and medium‑sized businesses succeed—while shaping the future of AI for local economies.

Your Impact

• Manage a portfolio of agency partners—many of them newly signed—and guide them through Go To Market strategy, product expansion, and long term platform fit
• Use team‑developed prompts and tools to streamline training, prepare for calls, and surface insights
• Focus on execution, consistency, and coachability, while helping partners discover how Vendasta’s owned‑and‑operated and third‑party marketplace solutions can unlock value for their clients and grow recurring revenue
• Develop and execute partners Go To Market plan to establish initial use case in the platform
• Own the partner success plan in the first 90 days
• Educate partners of new products/features/services that align with their business model
• Conduct regular check‑ins to understand each partner’s business model, goals, and opportunities for expansion
• Propose strategic actions (bundling, re‑packaging, upsell tactics) aligned with vertical use cases or customer segments
• Use CRM dashboards and AI‑generated usage alerts to flag underperformance, churn risks, or cross‑sell potential
• Act as a trusted advisor, relaying insights from other successful partners and creating feedback loops with Enablement and Product
• Monitor partner metrics like activation, retention, revenue growth, and margin trends
• Identify and support upsell or cross‑sell conversations based on marketplace interest, platform usage, and AI‑enriched engagement signals
• Collaborate with Product, Support, and Success to deliver seamless partner experiences and resolve escalations promptly

What You Bring to the Table

• Minimum 4 years sales experience with a track record of achieving a quota of $1.5M+, demonstrating year‑over‑year growth, managing a diverse client base, and effectively balancing new vs. expansion sales and lead generation (MQL vs. self‑generated)
• Deep understanding of industry trends and best practices in channel partner management
• Familiarity with strategies to ensure continuous education and engagement of partners
• Proficiency in delivering detailed product demos and training sessions
• Familiar with AI co‑pilots, lead scoring tools, and prompt‑based workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini summaries)
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights and recommendations
• Skilled in creating feedback loops to gather partner input and improve their experience continuously
• Focused on achieving revenue and margin growth quotas through strategic partner management
• Ability to provide examples and references of strong customer relationships, including NPS scores and insights into interactions with both SMB and Enterprise‑level clients, highlighting the depth of these relationships
• Skilled in using CRM tools and Google Docs, with certifications in Adwords and Meta, and proficiency in LinkedIn, showcasing a robust tech stack understanding essential for modern sales processes
• Experience with sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Sandler, SNAP, or others
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business majors preferred)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits, flex time, and annual work‑from‑anywhere options
• Equity opportunities and a chance to directly shape our AI future
• A vibrant workplace culture that embraces experimentation, thought leadership, and continuous learning
• A place where building AI isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the core of everything we do