Partner Operation Specialist (B2B Sales Support)

Project People; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Project People in Reading is seeking a Partner Operation Specialist to join a growing sales team. You will support business development initiatives, manage partner and customer relationships, and help drive growth within a globally recognised technology brand with full training from day one.

This role offers exposure to ICT solutions and channel partner ecosystems, with a clear path to develop a career in ICT sales support and partner operations across the UK.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a B2B Sales Support, Business Development Support, Sales Operations, or similar role.
• Experience within the telecommunications, ICT, or technology sector.
• Understanding of enterprise networking, storage, cloud, or IT infrastructure solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support sales managers in identifying and developing new enterprise business opportunities.
• Assist in preparing business proposals, quotations, presentations, and customer-facing materials.
• Coordinate meetings and business discussions with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Help manage the sales pipeline by supporting opportunity tracking and follow-up activities.
• Conduct market research and monitor competitor activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Approach and engage with prospective clients and channel partners, scheduling meetings alongside the manager and team
• Act as a key point of contact between customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Assist with account coordination to ensure smooth communication and delivery.

Skills

B2B sales support

Business development support

Sales operations

Channel partners experience

Job description

Greater Reading Area

Full time, Contract role

Are you an organised, commercially minded professional with experience supporting B2B sales teams in the technology or telecommunications sector?

We are looking for a Partner Operation Specialist to join a growing sales team in Reading. Working closely with the sales team and manager, you will support business development initiatives, manage partner and customer relationships, and help drive business growth, all within a globally recognised technology brand with full training and support from day one.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior candidate to gain exposure to ICT solutions, channel partner ecosystems and strategic customer engagement, and to develop their career in the ICT sector.

What You Will Be Doing

Business Development & Sales Support

• Support sales managers in identifying and developing new enterprise business opportunities.


• Assist in preparing business proposals, quotations, presentations, and customer-facing materials.


• Coordinate meetings and business discussions with customers, partners, and stakeholders.


• Help manage the sales pipeline by supporting opportunity tracking and follow-up activities.


• Conduct market research and monitor competitor activity.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.


• Approach and engage with prospective clients and channel partners, scheduling meetings alongside the manager and team


• Act as a key point of contact between customers, partners, and internal teams.


• Assist with account coordination to ensure smooth communication and delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal departments to support business development and proposal delivery.


• Coordinate activities across sales, operations, and supporting functions.

What We Are Looking For

• 1-3 years of experience in a B2B Sales Support, Business Development Support, Sales Operations, or similar role.


• Experience within the telecommunications, ICT, or technology sector.


• Understanding of enterprise networking, storage, cloud, or IT infrastructure solutions.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.


• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.


• Willingness to travel across the UK to attend customer meetings when required.


• Experience working with channel partners, distributors, resellers, or indirect sales models.


• Knowledge of enterprise ICT and networking markets.


• Cisco CCNA or equivalent technical certification.


• Experience supporting enterprise sales teams in a vendor, telecoms, or technology environment.

If you're looking to build your career in ICT sales support and partner operations while working within a dynamic enterprise environment, we'd love to hear from you.