EMEA Channel and Partnerships Manager

Novum Global; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global partnerships firm based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced individual to play a key role in recruiting and enabling EMEA legal channel partners. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in the software industry, with proven skills in partner ecosystems and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include delivering key performance metrics, managing partner relationships, and achieving quarterly revenue targets, fostering a results-driven and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in recruiting and enabling partner ecosystems.
• Proficient in Salesforce for managing partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate forecasting and report on performance metrics.
• Identify and onboard new EMEA legal partners.
• Lead partner enablement initiatives for growth.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience working within partner ecosystems

Recruiting and onboarding new partners

Follow-up and organisational skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Results-driven approach

Building trusted relationships

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or a related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

You will join a high-performing, well-respected partner team and play a key role in the continued success of EMEA legal sector channel partnerships. This position is responsible for recruiting, enabling, and supporting both new and existing partners across the full lifecycle, ensuring they are aligned with business objectives and set up for success. You’ll work closely with a growing group of channel and sales professionals in a highly strategic role that offers strong opportunities for progression and impact.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Deliver accurate forecasting and define, track, and report on key performance metrics
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new EMEA legal Referral, Reseller, and Implementation partners
• Lead partner enablement initiatives, with a strong focus on developing both new and existing partners
• Manage and grow a cross-functional team of partner marketing and account management professionals
• Foster strong alignment with internal stakeholders, including sales and marketing leadership and their teams
• Oversee partner communications related to products, features, and marketing initiatives
• Resolve partner–customer challenges while building strong internal advocacy across support teams
• Develop go-to-market strategies and understand partner sales motions to maximise commercial opportunities
• Achieve quarterly revenue targets and drive partner contribution to overall EMEA performance
• Take on additional responsibilities as required

What We’re Looking For

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience working within partner ecosystems
• Demonstrated success recruiting and onboarding new partners
• Excellent follow-up and organisational skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• A results-driven, highly organised approach to work
• Ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience using Salesforce
• 3–5 years’ experience in software, with a focus on partner-led models