Global Channel Account Executive

8x8; Manila; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

8x8 connects our customers and teams globally, empowering CX leaders with performance and insights to make smarter decisions and drive business impact. We are looking for an experienced Channel Account Manager who thrives in an international cloud communications environment and owns the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

The role focuses on developing new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and building strong relationships across customer organizations, including CXO-level

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience driving channel/partner sales in a reputable software or SaaS company.
• Previous experience in the mobile or internet industry is highly beneficial
• Track record of exceeding ambitious revenue goals/quotas in previous positions strongly desired
• Strong sales discipline and willingness to lead pipeline and internal sales processes which might require admin effort.
• Experience with contracting and negotiating
• Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate hands-on experience in building strong business relationships and to leverage their exceptional sales skills with effective and proven track records of successful results
• The perfect candidate is self-motivated and ambitious in achieving goals
• Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills with strong selling and sales aptitude
• Strong sense of responsibility, initiative and commitment
• Excellent overview of the business to closely track industry and product trends to stay at the top of the game
• Customer-driven focus and excellent people skills to establish a good rapport with customers
• Resourceful, strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and cope with pressure
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and closing new clients/partners in line with the agreed strategy (full sales-cycle ownership)
• Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new business for 8x8 to annual targets
• Manage relationship with key accounts and interact at all levels within the customer’s organization
• Actively manage the entire sales process
• Maintain and develop the sales pipeline and keep all sales administration up-to-date
• Create and be accountable for all client proposals, contracts and documentation
• Capture and explore sales opportunities with drive and attention to detail
• Handle sales objections, CXO conversations, and close deals
• Participate in sales and marketing activities and global events; build account strategy from data analyses
• Keep updated on industry trends and advise management through networking
• Enter, upload and maintain prospect/customer data in the company CRM tool

Skills

Channel/partner sales

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Industry knowledge

Sales process

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

8x8 connects our customers and teams globally, empowering CX leaders with performance and insights to make smarter decisions and drive business impact. We are looking for an experienced Channel Account Manager who thrives in an international cloud communications environment and owns the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

The role focuses on developing new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and building strong relationships across customer organizations, including CXO-level