Channel Sales Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner Strategy & Ecosystem Development:
  • Develop and execute the country-specific partner strategy and go-to-market plan, aligned with the global channel vision.
  • Identify, recruit, and onboard new strategic partners to fill gaps in market coverage, technical capability, or customer segment.
  • Segment the existing partner base to focus resources on high-potential partners e.g, "Tier 1 Partners" 
• Partner Business Management & Growth:
  • Serve as the primary business relationship manager for a portfolio of key partners. ( Top 15-20 Partners in country)
  • Jointly develop business plans with each key partner, setting shared revenue targets, marketing activities, and enablement goals.
  • Drive sales growth by proactively managing the partner sales pipeline, facilitating joint selling activities, and securing partner commitment.
• Partner Enablement & Certification:
  • Ensure partners are fully enabled on the company's products, sales methodologies, and competitive positioning.
  • Drive partner technical and sales certification requirements to build a skilled and competent partner community.
  • Coordinate with internal teams (Marketing, Pre-Sales, Training) to deliver ongoing enablement programs and resources.
• Joint Marketing & Demand Generation:
  • Develop and execute joint marketing plans with partners to generate a qualified sales pipeline.
  • Leverage and manage the use of Co-op Marketing Funds (MDF) to stimulate partner-led demand generation activities.
  • Partner with partners on local events, webinars, and campaigns to increase brand awareness and lead flow.
• Performance Management & Reporting:
  • Monitor and report on partner performance against key metrics (e.g., revenue, pipeline growth, certification status).
  • Manage partner program compliance and ensure adherence to partner agreements.
  • Use OSC and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) tools to track all partner interactions and performance data.
• Conflict Resolution & Channel Health:
  • Proactively manage and resolve channel conflict between partners and with the direct sales team.
  • Enforce rules of engagement and ensure a healthy, productive, and motivated partner ecosystem.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of Channel/Distribution/Sales Management in a fast-growing IT/ET/ME company 
• Experience working with channel programs, familiar with rebate mechanisms, incentives and marketing budgets
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate complex technology simply 
• Bachelor's degree or related courses 
• Good knowledge in Data Centre Industry and Manufacturing Industry.
• Have good experience and exposure to a cross functional and matrix type of organizations to make things done without authority by influencing teams.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• 75%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.  Integrity.  Respect. Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning over 130[SJA1]  countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

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