Account Manager I

Vendasta Technologies, Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Flex time

Annual work‑from‑anywhere options

Equity opportunities

Vibrant workplace culture

Job summary

Vendasta Technologies, Inc. is looking for an Account Manager I in Saskatoon to build profitable relationships with Channel Partners, ensure their success, and contribute to AI-powered features.

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of agency partners, educate them about our products, and help them achieve their goals while monitoring performance metrics. Candidates should have a proven sales track record, strategic insights, and communication skills, as well as a robust understanding of AI tools.

Join us to shape the future of AI for local economies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years sales experience with a track record of achieving a quota of $1.5M+.
• Deep understanding of industry trends and best practices in channel partner management.
• Proficiency in delivering detailed product demos and training sessions.
• Skilled in creating feedback loops to gather partner input.
• Experience with sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Sandler, SNAP, or others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of agency partners and guide them through Go To Market strategy.
• Educate partners on new products/features that align with their business model.
• Conduct regular check‑ins to understand each partner’s business model and goals.
• Propose strategic actions aligned with vertical use cases or customer segments.
• Monitor partner metrics and flag underperformance or churn risks.

Skills

Sales experience

Channel partner management

Client relationship management

CRM tools proficiency

Communication skills

Understanding of AI tools

Strategic insights

Education

Bachelor's degree (Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business)

Tools

CRM tools

Google Docs

Adwords and Meta Certifications

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