VP, Channel Sales

Marchex; Mississippi; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VP of Channel Sales to spearhead a transformative channel strategy. This remote role will focus on driving revenue through strategic partnerships, enhancing market adoption of innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in channel sales leadership, with the ability to build and nurture partnerships that drive significant business growth. Join a dynamic team committed to leveraging AI-driven insights to optimize customer experiences and empower businesses. If you're ready to make a substantial impact in a forward-thinking environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Retirement Savings (401k/RRSP)

Qualifications

• 7-12 years’ experience in channel sales and leadership positions.
• Proven track record of leading a top-performing channel team.
• Experience working with Microsoft Channel Partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a high-impact channel strategy.
• Identify, recruit, and grow a network of channel partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams for effective go-to-market strategy.

Skills

Channel Sales

Strategic Business Planning

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Partner Management

Market Strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

Job description

Title: VP, Channel Sales	Status: Full Time
Department: Revenue	Location: Remote USA
Reporting To: Chief Revenue Officer	Compensation Range*: $150,000-$250,000

Marchex has been delivering innovative revenue generation and business optimization solutions for our customers since our founding in 2003, and as a public company since 2004. Marchex harnesses the power of AI and omnichannel conversational intelligence to provide actionable insights aligned with prescriptive vertical market data analytics, driving operational excellence and revenue acceleration. Marchex enables executive, sales, and marketing teams to optimize customer journey experiences across communications channels. Through our prescriptive analytics solutions, we enable the alignment of enterprise strategy, empowering businesses to increase revenue through informed decision-making and strategic execution. Marchex provides conversational intelligence AI-powered solutions for market-leading companies in leading B2B2C vertical markets, including several of the world’s most innovative and successful brands.

Job Overview
The VP, Channel Sales is a remote role focused on developing and executing a high-impact channel strategy and driving incremental revenue.

Job Impact
The VP, Channel Sales will drive revenue and market adoption of Marchex solutions through channel partnerships. By managing partnership strategies and campaigns, the VP will generate new business, upsell opportunities, and create a one to many sales motion. This role will act as an internal champion, positioning differentiated solutions and co-developing partner programs to achieve business growth.

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and execute a high-impact channel strategy
• Identify, recruit, enable, and grow a network of channel partners to drive scale
• Build strategic channel partnerships through proactive business development and detailed account planning, establishing regular cadence with partners for pipeline, opportunity, and business reviews to manage and measure progress
• Work with Vertical market leaders and the Revenue Leadership Team management to create a partner development plan and overall joint sales/go-to-market (GTM) programs aligned with the business and vertical market strategies
• Identify, recruit and onboard new channel partners; provide product and program training for channel partners through sales enablement, webinars and demonstrations of our product offerings
• Secure Marketing Development Funds (MDF) from partners to support business development and marketing initiatives
• Prepare periodic business reviews for the CRO and communicating with peers and management on partner plans, key developments, and learning, acting as an internal champion within Marchex on behalf of partners
• Position solutions that show differentiation; build partner readiness; co-develop and execute partner programs, resulting in business growth from net new customers
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success) to ensure a seamless and effective go-to-market strategy for channel
• Develop, implement, and manage targeted and measurable partnership strategies and campaigns to generate new business opportunities as well as upsell opportunities with channel partners
• Proactively drive activities within channel partners that directly result in generation of pipeline and revenue that exceed assigned targets for sales and strategic objectives
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; and integrating contract requirements with the product roadmap
• Drive top line revenue and overall market adoption of Marchex solutions running on Microsoft Azure via MS Marketplace, (AWS) via AWS Marketplace or other cloud platforms (Google Cloud).
• Partner with vertical market field management system providers such as Service Titan, and Thryv
• Partner with DMS providers i.e. Reynolds and Reynolds, CDK and Tekion
• Partner with CRM partners i.e. VinSolutions, eLeads, DealerSocket, SF.com
• Partner with software providers i.e. Google (GA4) and Adobe

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• 7-12 years’ experience in channel sales and leadership positions
• Proven track record of 5+ years in successfully leading and maintaining a top-performing channel team, with a strong emphasis on hiring and nurturing top talent
• 2+ years of experience working with Microsoft Channel Partners
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to establish and manage a partner management program independently
• Proficiency in team leadership, strategic business planning and execution
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities
• Strong understanding of selling motions via enterprise agreements, SaaS, and cloud marketplace
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills to drive successful partnerships
• Ability to be flexible and responsive, prioritizing and managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and able to reprioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field of study

Working Conditions
The is a remote position. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Corporate travel will be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

Benefits
Marchex is committed the wellbeing of our employees. To ensure that every employee has the support they need Marchex offers a comprehensive benefits package. Some of these benefits may include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; Life & Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Generous PTO, and Retirement Savings (401k/ RRSP). The benefits package offered may differ by location.

*Compensation
Compensation range listed above may include base salary and short and/or long-term incentives. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Marchex’s commitment to diversity
We value a diverse workplace. Marchex is committed to employing people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process. Alternative format available on request.

**Please note that Marchex is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.