Distribution Business Manager

Avepoint; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in data security is seeking a Distribution Business Manager to enhance partnerships with distributors across the UK & I. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of Microsoft channel experience and strong communication and multitasking abilities. This role involves executing growth plans and managing relationships to drive revenue. Join us for an opportunity to make an impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the Microsoft channel ecosystem.
• Experience working with and managing Distribution relationships.
• Strong communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of revenue through UK & I distribution partners.
• Create and execute strategic growth plans with each distributor.
• Upskill and train distribution Account Executives.
• Manage a pipeline of distribution sourced business.

Skills

Microsoft channel experience

Strong communication skills

Empathy towards partner needs

Ability to multitask

Job description

About AvePoint:

Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com.

At AvePoint, we are committed to investing in our people. Agility, passion and teamwork set us up to do our best work and foster a culture where you are empowered to craft your career, make an impact, and own (y)our future. Unleash the power of you!

About the role:

The Distribution Business Manager is responsible for the management and enablement of key distributors across the UK & I Region with the aim of maintaining and growing the Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) from each of the distributors.

Working alongside management and the partner development manager, the Distribution Business Manager is responsible for the management and enablement of distributors while also acting as the conduit between AvePoint and the distributor ultimately to create the strongest partnership that is mutually beneficial.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive growth of revenue through UK & I distribution partners.
• Act as the distributor’s advocate and liaison to the AvePoint account team.
• Create and execute strategic growth plans with each distributor in question in line with financial and qualitative goals.
• Identify and define key growth opportunities within each Distributor either as part of their existing go to market or as part of a new bespoke go to market.
• Be on site at each distributor at least 1 day per month (4 days per month total).
• Upskill and train distribution Account Executives/Account Managers on the value of AvePoint, our platform and the alignment with M365.
• Facilitate the movement of direct business through distribution.
• Represent and build AvePoint’s public channel brand through participation in industry events, webinars, blitz days.
• Manage a pipeline of distribution sourced business.

What you will bring to our team:

• Minimum 3 years in the Microsoft channel ecosystem.
• Experience working with and managing Distribution relationships.
• Experience contributing or owning strategic planning with distributors.
• Exceptional listener, highly empathetic to partner needs and perspectives.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong communication and listening skills to articulate company vision, product changes, and adapting to new strategies.

AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drives our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.

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