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Senior Director, Channel Sales

ChargePoint, Inc.

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Channel Sales to lead their efforts in expanding an innovative EV charging network. This exciting role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective channel strategies across Europe, ensuring partners thrive in a rapidly evolving market. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in channel sales management, a knack for building strategic partnerships, and a passion for electric mobility. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating a sustainable future and make a significant impact on the EV landscape.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in channel sales management with a proven track record.
  • Experience in developing strategic partnerships and alliances.

Responsibilities

  • Drive channel revenue in Europe through strategic partnerships.
  • Align with leaders to support partners and ensure success.

Skills

Channel Sales Management
Strategic Partnerships Development
Leadership and Mentorship
Communication Skills
Salesforce
Partner Relationship Management (PRM)
Financial Acumen

Education

University Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Salesforce
Microsoft Suite
Tableau

Job description

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is seeking an experienced Director, Channel Sales with a proven track record of winning and managing a growing channel ecosystem. This full-time position requires close collaboration with ChargePoint leadership and cross-functional teams to drive channel revenue in Europe. The Channel Sales Director will scale our go-to-market channels and strategic partnerships. The candidate will enhance our channel program, hire and motivate top tier talent, drive consistency in our program development, and build strong executive relationships with our partners to make partner programs successful and scalable. This person must be a seasoned leader and have demonstrated strategic impact across a variety of roles; with equal parts strategy, operational excellence, and sales acumen.

  • Align with cross-functional leaders to ensure the right level of support is in place for our partners to be successful (product, support, finance, marketing, etc.)
  • Work closely with sales leaders to train and enable our sales teams to successfully work with channel partners
  • Develop the channel strategy and program across Europe as a whole
  • Provide ongoing reporting & transparency on channel partner and partner manager performance/KPI metrics
  • Create growth-oriented sales plans with partner managers and regional sales leaders
  • Manage & develop executive level relationships with customers and partners
  • Prepare and present formal presentations for internal and external audiences
  • Work with ChargePoint and partner legal teams to structure and execute partnership and distribution agreements
  • Provide insights and guidance to sales enablement and sales operations to create world class partner experiences for partners of all sizes
  • Manage key logistical elements within the channel ecosystem including pipeline tracking, quoting, supply management, forecasting, & contractual negotiations
  • Ability to travel as much as 50% of the time
What You Will Bring to ChargePoint
  • Understanding of channel in EV charging or adjacent sector, electrical distribution and construction environment including political, social and legislative trends that shape buyer behavior
  • Ability to communicate effectively with distributors, resellers, and other key contacts to clearly articulate ChargePoint’s value proposition in the competitive EV landscape
  • Empowering leadership and mentorship style
  • Software/SaaS experience will be highly regarded
  • Ability to simplify the complex and create actionable progress
  • Experience with Salesforce, Partner Relationship Management (PRM), Microsoft Suite, Tableau
Requirements
  • 10+ Years’ experience in Channel sales management
  • Proven track record developing and negotiating strategic partnerships and alliances
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders across organizational lines and borders
  • Deep understanding of Partner Relationship Management (PRM) tools and enablement resources.
  • History leading/managing enterprise channel sales programs
  • High degree of financial acumen and understanding
  • Autonomous, team-player, self-motivated and influential
  • Experience building and leading diverse, high performing teams
  • University degree or equivalent work experience
Location

This role can be located remotely in the following countries - United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

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