Channel Sales Manager – Hybrid Working - OTE £80k
The role is with an exciting UK-leading telecommunications provider who are expending there sales team with a new channel sales manager. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and focused individual who has a passion for technology and experience in the channel.
This role will be a combination of growing and managing existing clients and bringing new business on board. They offer a hybrid working model, which includes 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.
Depending on experience this role will pay £50k - £60k basic and has an £80+ uncapped OTE .
I was keen to see if one of these positions might be of interest?
Key responsibilities:
- Partner Acquisition: Proactively target, recruit and onboard MSPs, ISPs, System Integrators and Resellers through direct prospecting, LinkedIn campaigns, existing contacts, attending industry networking events and tender participation.
- Executive & Partner Engagement: Lead sales presentations and commercial meetings directly with Sales Directors, Operations Directors, Product Leads and key decision-makers across target MSPs and resellers.
- Channel Strategy & Business Planning: Develop, execute and regularly review a channel sales strategy with the Sales Director to hit annual profit targets.
- Co-Marketing & Lead Generation: Collaborate with key carrier and connectivity partners to deliver joint marketing campaigns and channel enablement events within set budget parameters.
- Account Management & Retention: Maintain and grow the existing and newly acquired partner base, driving recurring monthly revenue (MRR) and delivering exceptional partner support alongside the wider team.
- Pipeline Management: Maintain, and report on an accurate sales pipeline and partner opportunity forecast.
- Technical & Commercial Collaboration: Work closely with pre-sales and wholesale supply chain partners to design competitive, compliant connectivity services for complex channel solutions and tenders.
- Operational Handover: Lead channel partner operational meetings, ensuring a seamless transition from sales to provisioning and finally to the service desk.
- Delivery & Commercial Oversight: Retain commercial oversight through the delivery phase of won connectivity projects, maintaining proactive communication with partners and internal stakeholders.
- Continuous Market Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of the wholesale pricing dynamics and emerging WAN technologies.
Main requirements
- 5 years of telecommunications experience
- Strong business development and account management experience
- Presentation skills
- Track record of closing deals and hitting revenue targets
- Excellent communication and organisational skills